State Sen. Jim Beall and Assembly hopeful Madison Nguyen won big in their primary races, while San Jose saw two ballot measure victories.
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Lenient Sentencing in Stanford Rape Case Sparks Outrage at Judge, Mercury News Columnist
A sexual assault perpetrated by a Stanford University athlete has ignited public outrage after he came away with just a six-month jail sentence.
Campaign Records Provide a Glimpse of Silicon Valley’s Political Landscape
Santa Clara County is one of just 17 in California that offer campaign finance records in easily analyzed online forms. Here's what they show.
An Inside Look at San Jose’s Human Trafficking Crackdown
SJPD's use of its human trafficking unit to arrest sex workers touches on a national debate over how to identify victims of exploitation.
Op-Ed: My Night at Portland’s City-Sponsored Homeless Camp
San Jose Councilman Tam Nguyen documents his overnight stay at Right 2 Dream Too, a city-sanctioned homeless camp in Portland.
‘No’ on Measure C: San Jose Has Solid Medical Marijuana System
It seems counterintuitive, but if you care about safe access to medical marijuana in San Jose, vote “no” on Measure C.
Op-Ed: Consider Substance over Sisterhood at the Ballot Box
Women often feel we should support other women running for office. But a few local female candidates prove the importance of substance over sisterhood.
Santa Clara County Braces for Federal Immigration Raids
Santa Clara County leaders are bracing for a potential wave of immigration raids as part of a national sweep.
Op-Ed: Creating Equity in the ‘Land of Opportunity’
San Jose's low-income families are in a rougher spot today than 30 years ago. We can flip this script by working together to strengthen public education.
San Jose City Council Considers Temporary Freeze on Rent Hikes
City leaders will consider whether to impose a temporary freeze on rent hikes or enact its new 5 percent annual rent cap sooner than planned.
June Election: Breaking Down All 5 San Jose City Council Races
San Jose voters have some big decisions to make this summer. Here is a breakdown of all five City Council seats up for grabs.
District Attorney Clears San Jose Officer Who Shot Cop Killer
A San Jose cop lawfully killed a man who fatally shot Officer Michael Johnson last year, according to a new District Attorney's Office report.
Audit: Recycled Water Program Needs More Financial Oversight
A new report says South Bay Water Recycling, which provides reclaimed water to San Jose, needs to get a better handle on its accounting.
Originators of the Phrase ‘420,’ Find Missing Link in San Jose
April 20, or 420, has become a holiday in cannabis culture. The men who claim to have coined the term found the missing link to their story in San Jose.
Knight Cities Challenge Names 2 Winners from San Jose
The Knight Foundation awarded six-figure grants to a proposal to host a night market in downtown San Jose and cultural events in the East Side.
Asking about Prior Salaries Perpetuates Gender Wage Gap
Tuesday is Equal Pay Day, which correlates to how many additional days in the year women have to work to earn as much as men for the same job.
