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.
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Fogging Set After Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes found in Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and San Jose tested positive for West Nile Virus, county officials warned Monday.
Sen. Jim Beall Reaches Compromise on ‘Audrie’s Law’
A bill created in response to a Saratoga teen’s sexual assault and suicide was amended Tuesday to remove mandatory sentencing for juvenile sex offenders. The modified “Audrie’s Law,” named after 15-year-old Audrie Pott and introduced by Sen. Jim Beall (D-San Jose) as SB 838, received unanimous support from the Assembly Public Safety Committee in a 4-0 vote. But the vote, postponed from last week, came only after Beall agreed to nix the part that would have required mandatory two-year-minimum sentencing for youth who sexually assault an unconscious, intoxicated or mentally disabled victim.
Judge Makes Correct Call on Flawed Teacher Tenure Laws
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Rolf M. Treu ruled last week that five provisions of the state education code are unconstitutional, including teacher tenure, sending shock waves from Eureka to San Diego.
City to Start Polling for New Tax Measures
While the budget approved Tuesday by the City Council avoided cuts, it fell short of enough money to restore and ramp up services, like repaving streets and hiring more cops.
Xavier Campos Screws up Council Vote, Blames City Clerk
San Jose Councilman Xavier Campos says he cast the wrong vote for a planning commissioner appointment and wants a do-over.
State Leaders Past, Present Honor John Vasconcellos
California’s political elite, including Gov. Jerry Brown, turned out in mass Wednesday at the State Capitol to honor the late former State Sen. John Vasconcellos. “John always believed people were born good,” Brown said. “I have a darker view.”
Strict New Rules for Pot Clubs
After weeks of delays and years of failed attempts, San Jose passed regulations on medical marijuana collectives.
Mayor Reed Endorses Liccardo
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed summoned a press conference Monday morning to announce his endorsement of council ally Sam Liccardo to succeed him.
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.
San Jose Fire Department Improves 9-1-1 Response Times
Part of the San Jose Fire Department’s lagging 9-1-1 response times may have been just a matter of faulty record keeping.
Veteran San Jose Cop Suspected of Drug Dealing
Word to the wise: Always pay your storage fees if you're hiding drugs. And you're a cop. On Wednesday the San Jose Police Department announced that a 20-year veteran was arrested after authorities found a huge pot stash in his storage locker.
City Delays Vote on Cannabis Ordinance—Again
The City Council deadlocked in a 5-5 vote Tuesday (with Pete Constant absent) on medical marijuana zoning, moving to table the action another week.
$20K Reward Offered to Solve Two 2013 Homicides
Police and prosecutors have teamed up to offer cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in either of two separate homicide cases.
Rose Herrera Remains in Hospital Day before Election
Mayoral candidate Rose Herrera spent the night in the hospital the day before the primary.
Turning the Tide of Turnout
The county projects a pathetically low turnout for tomorrow’s gubernatorial primary election—despite one unique effort. But based on the numbers I’m looking at, it’s going to be even worse in Santa Clara County than our Registrar of Voters (ROV) predicts, particularly here in San Jose. Over the past three gubernatorial primaries, the county has experienced steadily increasing voter turnout, rising from 34 percent in 2002 to 37 percent in 2006—the last open race for San Jose mayor.
