If the rhetoric is fiercest on the brink of a breakthrough, maybe the latest set of demands from San Jose's public safety unions portends progress in their labor negotiations with the city. Or not.
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Will Clinton Show Authentic Leadership on Education?
Can likely Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton show true authenticity on the campaign trail while also exhibiting a commitment to early childhood education?
Mayor Liccardo Brings San Jose Education Stakeholders Together
There has been a considerable amount of angst created by a controversial facilities plan in San Jose Unified School District. Unfortunately, it did not have to be this way.
State of the County: Cortese Calls 2015 a ‘Year of Opportunity’
Delivering the annual State of the County address to a packed Montgomery Theater, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors President Dave Cortese called 2015 a "year of opportunity." He outlined a plan to advance affordable housing initiatives while improving public safety and public health. “Working together, we can seize on the opportunity to better our community,” Cortese said.
Inside SJPD: Police Chiefs Laugh at Crime, City Rules in Emails
Over the last year, San Jose Police Chief Larry Esquivel and his command staff have sent emails that suggest indifference for rules on accepting gifts while also routinely disparaging civilian oversight.
Simitian, Yeager to Discuss Revamping Elections Process
The county will consider enlisting private sector help or adopting a full vote-by-mail system to speed up the vote count on election night.
Attorney Couple Defends ADA Lawsuits as Civil Rights Push
A serial plaintiff and his attorney power couple are suing former Santa Clara mayor Eddie Souza over alleged violations of handicap accessibility laws.
Letters to the Editor: Mixed Reactions to Di Salvo Column
County education trustee and San Jose Inside columnist Joseph Di Salvo stirred up mixed reactions last week with his op-ed focusing on school nurses and a recently passed state law on how to address medical emergencies. Two letters to the editor lay out the different viewpoints.
San Jose City Council Could Create Local Immigration Office
San Jose will consider creating its own immigration office to support residents who may qualify for deportation relief under President Obama's newly expanded immigration policy.
Dysfunction at City Hall: How the City Manager Office Broke Down
San Jose Inside has learned that allegations of inappropriate relationships, threats of violence and overzealous internal investigations have split the city manager’s office into factions. On Friday, the office's third top-level executive will resign—but not before parting with a $100,000 severance package.
2014: A Year in Review
San Jose Inside presents a brief collection of some of the biggest stories that made 2014.
Milpitas Mayor ‘King Esteves’ Tabs Odd Choice for Appointment
Failed Milpitas council candidate and patent attorney Rajeev Madnawat freaked people out in October when he threatened to leave an outgoing councilman “lifeless” and embarked on a social media rampage. But it appears Milpitas Mayor Jose Esteves is willing to look past all of that.
City Council to Interview D4 Nominees for Appointment
Almost all people at City Hall can talk about Friday is "The Interview," but it has nothing to do with catty Sony execs, sensitive North Korean dictators or a movie that looks terrible on its face.
Cindy Chavez Wants to Commend Xavier Campos on His 1 Term
In a stunning gesture, County Supervisor Cindy Chavez this week recommended East Side’s favorite punch line, Xavier Campos, for a commendation for his one and only term on the San Jose City Council.
Rocha, Kalra Clash with Mayor-Elect Liccardo over D4 Seat
The City Council is divided on how to make an interim appointment to fill the seat vacated by Kansen Chu, who was elected to the state Assembly.
‘Pineapple Express’ Storm Rages through the Bay Area
Silicon Valley residents have taken to social media to share photos of the fallout from the storm dubbed "Pineapple Express." Photos online show massive flooding, and Twitter and Facebook users are spreading warnings to other drivers while also debating the best hashtag to use.
