Councilman Don Rocha is calling for a management review that could reveal more details about more information about recent dysfunction in the city manager's office.
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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.
Councilwoman Rose Herrera Tabbed as Vice Mayor
San Jose's newly sworn-in Mayor Sam Liccardo has named Councilwoman Rose Herrera his vice mayor through 2016.
Mayor, New Council Members to be Sworn in at Inauguration
An inauguration ceremony will be held Tuesday night for San Jose's newly elected mayor, Sam Liccardo, and four incoming City Council members.
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.
Aviation Expert Complains to NFL about San Jose Airport Curfew
In a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, an aviation expert calls San Jose’s airport curfew insulting, and wonders why city leaders can’t get residents to put up with the noise, like they do in Oakland and San Francisco.
Don Rocha Urges City to Take Action on Affordable Housing Fee
San Jose should move forward with plans to enact a developer fee that would pay for much-needed affordable housing, Councilman Don Rocha urges.
Don Rocha Calls for Report on Police Staffing
Given the overwhelming focus on crime statistics and dearth of sworn officers, a San Jose councilman wants the city to take a deeper look at the state of the San Jose Police Department.
Bar May Lose License Over Fights, Drugs, Prostitution
A rowdy dive bar in downtown San Jose may lose its license unless it cleans up its act.
Civil Rights Groups Slam San Jose over Drone Purchase
Civil rights groups castigated San Jose city leaders for approving a drone purchase without public debate over privacy concerns. They're now asking the city to reform procedures for acquiring surveillance technology to make the process more transparent.
Councilmen Want Closer Look at Airport Security
City leaders are demanding a public hearing on airport security after two widely publicized security breaches called into question the safety of the San Jose airport.
City Manager Opposes Abusive Library Patron’s PRA Request
A woman has been waging war with the city, emailing reams of records requests punctuated by verbal abuse.
Bill Would Toughen Mental Health Parity Laws
The city seeks to endorse a legislative proposal that would ensure people get adequate mental health and addiction treatment.
Lobbyist Seeks 2nd Exemption from ‘Revolving Door’ Policy
Josué Garcia, a lobbyist who previously worked in Councilmember Xavier Campos' office, is once again trying to get around a policy designed to prevent former city workers and elected officials from holding undue influence on public projects.
Rose Herrera: Make City Permit Process 24 Hours
A mayoral candidate who’s made economic development the main tenet of her campaign wants to get the city to speed up the time it takes to get building and planning permits.
Proposal: ‘Micro-Cottages’ to House the Homeless
San Jose may explore the idea of building “micro-housing”—tiny, 150-square-foot cottages—to house the homeless.
