Madison Nguyen has been battle-tested and shown the courage that leadership requires. San Jose’s next mayor will need to make tough decisions, and we believe Nguyen would continue to bring common sense and balance to the dais.
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Mayoral Candidates Express Interest in Leading on Education
In front of more than 150 people Saturday at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose mayoral candidates gave their thoughts on why the next mayor has an integral role to play in leading public education efforts.
Marijuana Ordinance Back in Front of City Council
Two years after the marijuana industry overturned local regulations on collectives, city officials aim to give it another shot.
Mayor’s Race Moves to Education at Upcoming Forum
This Saturday at 10am the county Board of Education will co-sponsor a mayoral forum on public education. When you examine the list of critical issues San Jose's next mayor will have to confront—public safety, transportation, affordable housing, libraries, etc.—nearly all relate to our children's education.
Forum Focuses on Education
San Jose's mayoral contenders will share their views on the city's educational needs at a forum next week.
Economic Development, Mayor’s Race Present Chamber Quandry
No one in the San Jose mayor’s race received enough votes to get an endorsement from the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce PAC, but it appears the committee considers one candidate especially bad for business.
Public Invited to Weigh in on 2014-15 Budget
The city will start holding its annual community budget meetings this week. Here's a look at the upcoming budget calendar.
Proposal: ‘Micro-Cottages’ to House the Homeless
San Jose may explore the idea of building “micro-housing”—tiny, 150-square-foot cottages—to house the homeless.
Council Should Stay Out of Police Personnel Matters, Memos Say
After an audit called for firing police who lie to investigators, some city leaders have come out opposing the recommendation.
City Council Considers Revised Gaming, Cardroom Rules
As San Jose considers revising its gaming ordinance, Councilman Sam Liccardo says the proposed changes would leave casinos with lax oversight.
Herrera Rebuts Own Answer at Vietnamese Roundtable
Wading into the politics of San Jose’s Vietnamese community can be a hazardous endeavor. Several of the candidates running for mayor already knew that. Rose Herrera is now one of them.
San Jose’s Next Leaders Take Stage at Candidate Forums
Voters in downtown San Jose will have a chance Wednesday to hear candidates for District 3 discuss issues ranging from pubic safety and traffic congestion to homelessness and downtown development.
Democratic Central Committee Endorses Campos, Fong, Rocha
The Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee (DCC) finalized its endorsements for the June primary, giving three sole and two dual endorsements in San Jose’s five City Council races.
Oakland A’s Never Coming to San Jose?
A local sports columnist says not only will the Oakland A's never come to San Jose, the team hardly stood a chance of moving here in the first place.
Don Rocha Calls for Reforming Measure B Pension Reform
Councilman Don Rocha wants to amend the city’s pension reforms to solve what he deems a more pressing problem: employee retention.
Campaign Laws Can Be Absurd
Almost all of the laws that govern contribution and spending limits are unconstitutional. But everybody should have to play by the same wrong rules.
