A political action committee has revived an effort to replace San Jose’s pot ordinance with one approved by voters.
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Bay Area Leaders: United States Should Welcome Syrian Refugees
As the world reels from terrorist attacks in Paris, Bay Area leaders have urged the U.S. to help Syrian refugees escaping a common enemy.
Councilman Oliverio Wants Permanent City-Run Cat Café
As San Jose’s only cat cafe prepares to close, one elected official has proposed creating a city-run replacement to promote shelter adoptions.
Regional Minimum Wage Plan Gains Support, Could Include Controversial Exemptions
A regional minimum wage plan has generated broad support, but also anxiety that a segment of low-income workers will be left behind.
Supreme Court Snubs San Jose’s MLB Antitrust Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court killed San Jose’s hope of luring the Oakland A’s, rejecting the city’s antitrust claim against Major League Baseball.
Golden State Warriors to Visit San Jose City Hall on Monday
The Golden State Warriors will swing by San Jose’s City Hall on Monday for a photo-op with their 2015 NBA Championship trophy.
Water District Chair Calls for DA to Investigate Conflicts of Interest, Alleged Improper Billing
An investigation into the Santa Clara Valley Water District has identified conflicts of interest between the public agency and consultant RMC Water and Environment, as well as allegations of fraudulent billing.
Santa Clara County Poised to Vote on New Marijuana Rules
For the past year, Santa Clara County has been fine-tuning a regional marijuana ordinance to fill regulatory gaps between San Jose’s new local laws and anticipated statewide legalization in 2016.
White House Adds San Jose to ‘TechHire City’ Initiative
The White House has enlisted San Jose into a nationwide initiative to equip jobless residents with the skills for higher-paying jobs in Silicon Valley.
Who Will Lead the Silicon Valley Transportation Tax Effort?
A bevy of suitors are expected to push for control of the organizing committee to raise Santa Clara County's sales tax for transportation improvements.
San Jose Testing Cop Cameras; Officers Enroll in 3-Month Trial
San Jose police began field testing body cameras Monday, the latest push for the technology after years of false starts.
Mass Incarceration of CA Teens Inspires Legislative Reform
More than 6,500 of California’s 130,000 inmates committed crimes under the age of 18. Efforts are now underway to change the mass incarceration policies of teens created in preceding decades.
Milpitas Fires City Attorney, Opts to Outsource Legal Help
In a 3-2 vote last week, Milpitas City Council ousted longtime City Attorney Mike Ogaz and his entire staff in a move to outsource his replacement.
Spike in San Jose Housing Costs Spurs Council Rent Control Plans
As new figures show average rents in San Jose have soared 54 percent since 2010, city officials are moving forward with plans to bolster rent control and tenant rights.
San Jose Considers Blocking Tobacco Company Giveaways
San Jose may join dozens of other California cities in outlawing distribution of free or low-cost tobacco products.
Pet Adoptions, Art Converge as Cat Café Comes to San Jose
Two friends have opened San Jose's first-ever cat cafe, called The Dancing Cat, to promote adoptions for local shelters.
