Pressured by a proposed ballot measure that would hike the city’s business tax, San Jose reached a compromise earlier this week.
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Political NASCAR: A Republican Millionaire’s Plan to Shame the State Legislature into Reform
John Cox, a 60-year-old Midwesterner who made his fortune in law and real estate, moved to California to play golf and upend the state’s political system.
Medical Marijuana Ordinance Slated for June Special Election
San Jose may assign Mayor Sam Liccardo to pen argument and rebuttal against an initiative that aims to replace the city's medical marijuana ordinance.
Darcie Green Assembly Campaign Makes Strange Accounting Errors
Darcie Green’s campaign had a few stumbles to begin the year. Now, hard-to-find campaign filings have raised questions about her accounting practices.
Battery, But No Hate Crime Convictions in SJSU Bullying Trial
On Monday, a jury found three former San Jose State students guilty of battery—but not hate crimes—against another student.
Homeless Techie Launches Squiffy, a Janitorial Startup
British ex-pat Simon Brooks stumbled into the cleaning business after a failed tech venture left him broke and homeless in Silicon Valley.
City Council Considers Greater Protections for Residents of San Jose’s Mobile Home Parks
To prevent potential displacement of hundreds of low-income residents, San Jose will consider ramping up protections for mobile home parks.
San Jose’s ‘Shelter Crisis’ Policy for Homeless Makes an Impact
San Jose made a bold move to help the homeless by implementing California's “shelter crisis” code. By most accounts, it appears to be working.
Ex-City Attorney Sues Milpitas
Milpitas’ former city attorney has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the city for what he calls a wrongful, retaliatory termination.
Rep. Honda Timed Ethics Probe Payments to Manipulate Reports
Rep. Mike Honda’s campaign spent $101,000 to defend against a House ethics investigation. And he may have manipulated the timing of certain bills.
Legalization Proponent Offers 10,000 Pounds of Free Weed
A local activist says he’ll divvy up 10,000 pounds of free weed to people who support legalization in California.
Startups Race to Corner Market on Medical Marijuana
Sean Parker plunked down $250,000 and recruited other techies to fund a ballot measure to legalize marijuana in California.
Op-Ed: Down and Out in Silicon Valley’s ‘Super Bowl City’
In the South Bay—the actual Super Bowl City—it was “don't ask don't tell” when it came to the issue of homelessness.
Council to Review Regional Transportation Tax Priorities
San Jose has released its wish list of projects for a 30-year half-cent sales tax measure slated for the fall ballot.
Woman Accused of Sex Trafficking Teen Girl in Milpitas
A 20-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking for trying to pimp out a teen girl on Backpage.com, police said.
San Jose: Street Vendors Not ‘Clean’ Enough for Super Bowl 50
Making San Jose easier to swallow for Middle America’s diabetic masses shouldn't involve sanitizing the streets of local color.
