Faced with a science-averse president-elect, local communities have no choice but to fend for themselves in the fight against climate change.
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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.
Sunnyvale Welcomes Mobile Showers for the Homeless
Local nonprofit Dignity on Wheels will launch Santa Clara County's first mobile shower and laundry service for the homeless next week.
Shigella Outbreak Spreads; Customers Take Legal Action
Public health officials say at least 182 people have been sickened by a bacterial infection after eating at a San Jose seafood restaurant.
New Book Shares Stories of Transgender Women Serving Time in Men’s Prisons
In her latest project, journalist Kristin Schreier Lyseggen offers a rare glimpse of the trauma inflicted upon trans women behind bars.
Best Places to Watch Fireworks, Celebrate the 4th of July
You may have a barbecue planned or a pool in which to swim and soak yourself to prune-pleteness. But maybe, just maybe, you haven't figured out plans for the Fourth of July, the most sacred of national holidays. We've got you covered.
Records Request Targets Cellphone-Spying Technology
A computer security consultant is sparring with the city over records related to the San Jose Police Department’s use of a cellphone spying technology.
San Jose Police to Return Military-Grade Armored Vehicle
Fearing backlash from the public, San Jose police have opted to get rid of a heavily armored 15-ton truck, a military hand-me-down the city received from the Pentagon earlier this year.
Cortese Campaign Spokesman Sent Weird, Sexist Tweets
Dave Cortese’s campaign in the San Jose mayor’s race has a couple new faces—and one unusual new storyline. Just a year ago his new spokesman, Jay Reed, was making painfully sexist jokes on Twitter. UPDATE: Dave Cortese has fired spokesman Jay Reed.
Ex-Assemblyman Ira Ruskin Succumbs to Brain Tumor
Former three-term state California Assemblyman Ira Ruskin, whose 21st Assembly District included wealthy communities on the Peninsula as well as Los Gatos and the Almaden Valley, died Thursday evening at the age of 70.
Your 4th of July Cheat Sheet
After six years without a single spark, the Rotary Club will bring the fireworks back to downtown San Jose’s annual Independence Day celebration. If that doesn't sound enticing, we've compiled 15 other 4th of July events.
An Open Letter (and Thank You) to Mark Zuckerberg
Two years ago I wrote an open letter to Mark Zuckerberg, asking him to consider supporting public education by giving money closer to home. His latest pledge appears to answer that request.
Leaders Should Learn About the Lives, Challenges of the Homeless
Foster care youth advocate Sparky Harlan invites lawmakers and leaders to learn firsthand from people who experience homelessness.
POA Wants What’s Best for Members; Helps Facilitate SJPD Exodus
San Jose’s police union leadership says it wants what’s best for its members. But how many members will be left if the Police Officer Association keeps on hosting other departments’ recruiters in its headquarters? In an ad in Sunday’s Mercury News, the Austin Police Department announced it was hosting two recruiting sessions in San Jose. After stopping by The National Hispanic University on Tuesday morning, the Texans moseyed over to the POA shop to hold court for three afternoon hours.
Education Should be Part of the Debate
At 6pm tonight at Hofstra University, the second Presidential Debate of 2012 will take place. Debate moderator Candy Crowley, CNN’s chief political correspondent, will introduce the candidates for a Town Hall meeting format. The stakes for the two candidates are huge, especially for the incumbent.
Campos Appointed Speaker Pro Tempore
Nora Campos took a considerable step up in stature Wednesday when State Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) unveiled his list of new appointments for leadership and committee chair positions. Campos (D-San Jose), who just completed her freshman term in the Assembly after serving two terms on the San Jose City Council, was appointed speaker pro tempore.
