A storied civil rights attorney plans to take the SJPD to task for selectively enforcing lewd conduct laws against gay men.
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City Hall Rally on Local Police Killings Leads to Policy Debate
At a City Hall Thursday, protesters called on San Jose’s elected officials to take a stand against local law enforcement killing people of color.
Drama Averted in D6: Chapman Agrees to Take Part in San Jose Council Candidate Forums
Helen Chapman took issue with the incumbent’s role in organizing a series of political forums, but she has since agreed to participate.
Silicon Valley Balances Stopgaps, Real Solutions to Homelessness
In Santa Clara County’s push to end homelessness, not all agree on how to balance short-term needs with long-term solutions.
Amah Mutsun Native Americans Partner with Feds on Land Deal
Under a new pact, the Amah Mutsun tribe of Native Americans have equal authority over a vast expanse of their ancestral lands.
San Jose May Increase Business Tax to Avoid Ballot Measure
Prodded by a ballot measure to increase the city’s business tax, San Jose trotted out an alternative plan that’s less costly to local companies.
Stanford Rape Case Raises Vital Questions of Justice, Consent
Stanford students hope to foster a nuanced dialogue about justice and sexual consent in the wake of Brock Turner's controversial sentencing.
San Jose Council Incumbents Win Re-Election; Frontrunners for 3 Open Seats Head to Fall Runoff
San Jose's two City Council incumbents managed to win another four years in office, one in a landslide victory and the other by only a slim margin.
Lenient Sentencing in Stanford Rape Case Sparks Outrage at Judge, Mercury News Columnist
A sexual assault perpetrated by a Stanford University athlete has ignited public outrage after he came away with just a six-month jail sentence.
Silicon Valley’s High Rents Keep People in Toxic Relationships
The cost of living here takes more than a financial toll—it’s personal. If a relationship falls apart, there’s often nowhere else to go.
June Election: Breaking Down All 5 San Jose City Council Races
San Jose voters have some big decisions to make this summer. Here is a breakdown of all five City Council seats up for grabs.
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.
Recent Cases Highlight Silicon Valley’s Wage Theft ‘Epidemic’
A series of egregious wage theft cases show how Silicon Valley’s disruptive industries can open the door for employee abuse.
San Jose’s Business, Sales Tax Measures Top Council Agenda
The City Council will discuss a number of different tax measures on Tuesday, including one for businesses and others that would up the local sales tax.
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.
