Prodded by a ballot measure to increase the city’s business tax, San Jose trotted out an alternative plan that’s less costly to local companies.
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Stanford Rape Case Raises Vital Questions of Justice, Consent
Stanford students hope to foster a nuanced dialogue about justice and sexual consent in the wake of Brock Turner's controversial sentencing.
Silicon Valley Mourns Victims of Orlando Terrorist Attack
Silicon Valley hosts vigils to memorialize one of the worst mass shootings in American history, which left 49 people dead and 53 wounded.
San Jose’s New Budget Proposal Accounts for Sales Tax Bump
A voter-approved tax hike will help San Jose hire more police officers, repair potholed streets and stopgap projected budget deficits.
Incumbent Loses Lead in San Jose’s District 4 Council Race
Councilman Manh Nguyen lost his lead to two-time challenger Lan Diep, who surpassed the District 4 incumbent by a 12-vote margin Friday.
Beall, Nguyen, San Jose City Hall Take Big Wins in Primary Election
State Sen. Jim Beall and Assembly hopeful Madison Nguyen won big in their primary races, while San Jose saw two ballot measure victories.
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.
