The South Bay’s roller-skating culture is rolling out plans to allow future generations to keep lacing up—indoors and out.
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Inaugural San Jose Power Poll Shows Opposition to Increasing Housing Density
Results from the new San Jose Power Poll also show support for reforms to make it easier to build housing in denser neighborhoods.
Santa Clara City Council Fires City Attorney Brian Doyle ‘for No Cause’
The vote was preceded by warnings from Doyle and his own attorney that the termination was unfair and illegal.
San Jose Boasts of Role in 1968 Olympic Protest, Ignores Racist Origins of Iconic Moment
Discrimination against Black SJSU students laid the groundwork for one of the most iconic political demonstrations in sports history.
Affordable Housing and a Big Vegetable Garden to Grow near Santana Row and Valley Fair
Santa Clara city and county officials cheer the “Agrihood” plan for affordable housing begun 15 years ago, in groundbreaking ceremonies at the North Winchester Boulevard site. at the boundary of San Jose and Santa Clara.
California’s Universal Basic Income Experiment Headed to Gov. Newsom for Signature
California would be the first state to adopt a state-funded guaranteed income program, funding pilot projects that would guarantee some people, especially foster youth and pregnant women, an income floor. Santa Clara County’s pilot program provides $1,000 a month to 72 foster youth.
Roller Skaters Fight Eviction from City Hall Plaza
San Jose’s commitment to activating the city’s public spaces gets tested at civic plaza.
California Moves to Regulate Booming Debt Settlement Industry
A bill aims to create new rules for California’s mostly unregulated debt settlement industry. AB 1405, expected to pass through Senate committees, comes at a time when the industry expects to see a 75% increase in account enrollment.
‘No. 2479’ is Leaving San Jose for the East Bay
The historic steam locomotive is slated to ride the rails through Niles Canyon from Fremont station.
Newsom Takes Secretary of State to Court to Remind Recall Voters He’s a Democrat
Months before the pending recall vote, Gov. Gavin Newsom is at risk of being designated without a party preference on the ballot.
Eviction Moratorium in California Likely To Be Extended Beyond June 30
The state’s eviction freeze will likely be extended past June 30, and lawmakers could finish haggling over details this week. The big issues include how long the extension will last and how much rent relief will cover.
Will Psychedelics Become Legal in California?
The state Senate passed a bill to legalize hallucinogenic drugs for Californians 21 and older. Could psychedelics become the next cannabis?
‘Big City Mayors’ Ask Lawmakers for $1 Billion for Housing
In April, the coalition of mayors of the state’s 13 largest cities, led by San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, asked for a $20 billion, five-year investment to curb homelessness—half of the state's surplus.
Spend $11.8 Billion to Eliminate Homelessness, Group Says
The council's report says the money to end homelessness could come from local, regional, and state sources, including a voter-approved measure that could raise $10 billion.
Capitol Corridor Increases Train Routes Next Week to Pre-pandemic Levels
The new schedule for the service that runs between the South Bay and the Sacramento area takes effect Monday and includes an increase from 16 to 22 weekday trips.
San Jose City Council Approves Google’s Downtown West Project
Historic decision follows years of debate and study, and promises to add housing, jobs and parks near Diridon Station.
