A proposal to relocate students within San Jose Unified School District appears to have been made with the best of intentions. However, it seems these decisions were rushed within the last two months and did not include all possible solutions.
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Police Clear Out Homeless from ‘The Jungle’ in Massive Sweep
As of today, the homeless are no longer allowed in "The Jungle," a 68-acre shantytown that's been called the largest homeless camp in the nation.
Candidates Line up for District 4; Interim Appointment Coming?
Kansen Chu’s decampment from the San Jose City Council for the State Assembly has spun off a crowded race to replace him. So far, 10 people have expressed an interest in running for North San Jose’s District 4 seat. But a source tells Fly that an interim appointment could be coming.
Election Review Confirms Liccardo’s Mayoral Win
Sam Liccardo's victory in the San Jose mayoral contest was confirmed Tuesday, putting to rest suspicions that there were errors in the vote count.
Proposal: No New Surveillance Tools Without Public Input
A proposal to regulate surveillance technology on the county level comes up for consideration at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
Local Outreach Groups Combat Sharp Growth of Girls in Gangs
Women, and girls under 18, are increasingly getting caught up on gang charges and violent crimes—and a lack of gender-specific intervention means local authorities have only recently started catching up to the trend.
Dave Cortese Concedes San Jose Mayor’s Race to Sam Liccardo
Dave Cortese told supporters in an email Monday evening that it's "time to move on," acknowledging that he finished second to Sam Liccardo in the San Jose mayor's race. Liccardo confirmed in a text message to San Jose Inside that Cortese called him to concede.
District Attorney Declines to Charge 49ers’ McDonald in Domestic Violence Case
District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced on Monday that his office will not file domestic violence charges against San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Ray McDonald, citing a lack of evidence.
Mike Honda Declares Victory
Rep. Mike Honda (D-San Jose) said the latest vote totals in his Congressional battle with Ro Khanna show an "insurmountable lead," so he declared victory Friday in the bitter, expensive showdown for Silicon Valley's House seat.
Honda Leads in CA-17 Returns, Khanna ‘Confident’ in Comeback
With all precincts reporting in Silicon Valley's nationally watched House race, Rep. Mike Honda (D-San Jose) appears to have landed an eighth term. But his challenger, patent attorney Ro Khanna, wasn't ready to accept defeat until all outstanding ballots were counted.
Liccardo Possesses Slim Lead in San Jose Mayor’s Race in Wee Hours of Election Night
Just as we predicted in March 2012, a Sicilian American, Bellarmine-educated attorney was elected mayor of San Jose this week. As of 2am, Sam Liccardo held a 2-percent lead over Dave Cortese.
Election Day: A Rundown of Local Races, Candidate Parties
There’s a lot riding on Election Day in Silicon Valley. Here's a breakdown of some locals races and where each candidate is expected to spend their night partying/crying into their drink.
Protect and Survive: Officer-Involved Shootings on the Rise
Deadly encounters between police and citizens have increased in recent years. And while officer-involved shootings are nearly always ruled justified, mistakes are costly—both in lives and in the millions that the public pays to victims and their heirs.
Did San Jose Police Union Prez Encourage Cadets to Leave?
An op-ed by a former San Jose police cadet touched off a debate about whether the head of the Police Officers Association committed an ethical violation by encouraging recruits to drop out. Jim Unland, president of the police union, has denied the allegations.
Nearly 300 Share Stories on High Cost of Living in Silicon Valley
A report about the cost of living in Silicon Valley goes before the Board of Supervisors next week. Also on the agenda: a "living wage" ordinance, pro bono legal help for migrant children and a digital security program proposed by Supervisor Joe Simitian.
Endorsement: Ro Khanna for Congress 17th District
Silicon Valley needs to lead the discussion in Congress, and Ro Khanna offers the best chance to start a new dialogue.
