A new study found that a quarter of local workers would see a 20-percent pay bump if the region upped its minimum wage to $15.
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Judge Upholds San Jose’s Bid to Replace Measure B
A judge upheld San Jose’s bid to repeal voter-approved pension reforms that sparked millions of dollars in litigation from the city’s unions.
San Jose Council Weighs How to Regulate Massage Parlors
Armed with greater oversight, San Jose is figuring out how to rein in prostitution while protecting the rights of legitimate massage therapists.
San Jose’s Asks Churches, Faith Groups to House Homeless Vets
City officials have asked local churches and other religious congregations to each commit to housing at least one homeless veteran.
San Jose Commission Opposes Crime-Free Multi-Housing Idea
A proposal to allow San Jose’s landlords to evict renters based on an arrest got little support at a recent housing commission meeting.
San Jose to Convert Vacant Plaza Hotel into Homeless Shelter
San Jose is poised to spend the next six months converting the shuttered Plaza Hotel into a temporary shelter for homeless people.
Study: Gross Receipts Business Tax Could Quadruple Revenue
San Jose could quadruple its business tax revenue under an tax reform initiative slated for the fall ballot, according to a new study.
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.
Sheriff’s Office Still Coy about Use of Force in Local Jails
It wasn’t until December, under mounting public pressure, that the Sheriff's Office disclosed its jail use-of-force and cell extraction policies.
Serial Con Artist Convicted of Defrauding Landlords
A San Jose woman was convicted this week of scamming more than $200,000 from people who sublet rooms to her because they thought she needed a hand up.
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 Pot Club Accused of Fraud, Money Laundering
A criminal grand jury indicted owners of a San Jose pot club on felony charges of illegal marijuana sales, fraud and money laundering.
Owner of Los Gatos Nudist Resort Sentenced in Water Theft Case
The owner of Lupin Lodge has pleaded no contest to a charge of trespassing on public land to siphon water to her Los Gatos nudist resort.
Former Staffer of SJ Councilman Manh Nguyen Accuses Office of Breaking Law, Dirty Campaigning
One of San Jose Councilman Manh Nguyen’s ex-staffers made some bold allegations last week, accusing the District 4 rep of pulling a Mike Honda.
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.
A High-Speed Chase with San Jose Police at 1,000 Feet
We don’t know that the stolen car barreling down a residential street lined with grade schools contains two minors, one just 13 years old.
