According to a months-long investigation, the Rebuild North Bay Foundation functions more as a lobbying firm than disaster relief group.
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SJ Reconsiders Recusal Policy Following Councilwoman’s Abstention From Ellis Act Vote
City Attorney Rick Doyle said he plans to re-evaluate his interpretation of Fair Political Practices Commission rules regarding recusal.
San Jose to Review City’s Trash-Hauling, Recycling Contracts
San Jose is poised to renew its contract with three recycling and waste-hauling companies but to cut ties with a fourth.
How Smart is San Jose? Silicon Valley’s Biggest City Tries to Catch Up with the Digital Future
As local governments chase universal connectivity, San Jose considers how to digitize a city already grappling with user error.
Dominic Caserta in Free Fall as Key Endorsers Back Out Amid Sexual Harassment Claims
Dominic Caserta has been losing key endorsements in his bid for Santa Clara County supervisor after new allegations surfaced this week.
Santa Clara County Hires Its First-Ever Chief Privacy Officer
Santa Clara County appointed its first privacy chief, U.S. Army veteran and longtime security expert Mike Shapiro.
Santa Clara County Voter’s Guide to All 32 Local Ballot Measures
Santa Clara County will see 32 local initiatives on the Nov. 8 ballot. Here's a breakdown of those measures by county, city and district.
DA Jeff Rosen Reports Back on His 2015 Tour of German Prisons
District Attorney Jeff Rosen will deliver a presentation about his 2015 tour of German prisons, which are considered a model of progressivism.
Ex-SJ Mayor Chuck Reed to Join Forces with Pot Clubs on 4/20
Chuck Reed spent half his tenure as mayor of San Jose battling pot clubs. Now he’s joining forces with collectives for 4/20.
Leaked ‘1000 Cranes’ List Links Congressman Mike Honda to Pay-to-Play Actions
Earlier this month, an enveloped arrived containing what appears to be Rep. Mike Honda's "1,000 Cranes" list, the million-dollar Rolodex of top donors.
San Jose to Revise Campaign Laws Ahead of 2016 Elections
San Jose is expected to nix a voluntary spending cap and change several other local election laws to match state requirements.
Requests to Carry Hidden Guns Skyrocket in Santa Clara County
Extensive records requests San Jose Inside filed with law enforcement agencies across the Bay Area show that the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office has become ground zero for concealed weapon permit requests.
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.
Local Lawmakers Forced to Take on ‘Predatory Lenders’
Against the backdrop of an impotent state legislature and a growing awareness of the predatory nature of payday lenders, local governments have had to pick up the slack and adopt laws to stifle the industry.
Sacramento’s Worst Boss: How Nora Campos Lost Control of Her Office, $500K
The staff churn in Speaker pro Tem Nora Campos’ office is the talk of Sacramento, raising questions about the assemblymember’s ability to advocate for constituents who’ve been shortchanged by ineffective leadership.
San Jose Considers Stricter Pot Club Ordinance, Outright Ban
Leveraging anecdotal evidence of increased crime and a poll conducted by teenage prohibitionists, the city aims to tighten restrictions on local pot clubs. Under new rules—if they garner a majority vote Tuesday from the City Council—dispensaries would operate no closer than 1,000 feet from a school, 500 feet from a substance abuse clinic and 150 feet from a home.
