Santa Clara County is trying to hire more psychiatrists after years of leaving the jails understaffed.
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Water District Chair Calls for DA to Investigate Conflicts of Interest, Alleged Improper Billing
An investigation into the Santa Clara Valley Water District has identified conflicts of interest between the public agency and consultant RMC Water and Environment, as well as allegations of fraudulent billing.
Housing Crisis Leaves Section 8 Renters on Outside Looking In
In Santa Clara County, 1,028 people have a rental subsidy in hand but no place to use it, leaving them in shelters or on the streets.
Hopes for the Future of Public Education in Silicon Valley
As I write my penultimate column, I reflect on the most critical issues confronting our region’s future progress and economic vitality. There is little doubt that the quality of public education is number one.
White House Adds San Jose to ‘TechHire City’ Initiative
The White House has enlisted San Jose into a nationwide initiative to equip jobless residents with the skills for higher-paying jobs in Silicon Valley.
Bad Nudes Bared: Lupin Lodge’s Idyllic Clothing-Free Lifestyle Unravels in Alarming Fashion
Mounting legal troubles have longtime Lupin Lodge members worried about the future of the historic naturist resort.
Santa Clara County, SEIU Reach 11th Hour Deal to Avoid Strike
Hours before thousands of workers planned to walk off the job, Santa Clara County's largest employee union reached a tentative four-year agreement.
Santa Clara County Workers Threaten to Strike
Santa Clara County's largest labor union voted to authorize a strike next week to protest what they call unfair labor practices and demand higher wages.
Labor Agreements Move to City Council for Final Approval
San Jose has reached multi-year agreements with all but one of its 11 employee unions, the city announced at the end of last week.
Valley Med Employees Stage ‘Sick Out,’ Threaten Strike
Days before the contract expires for the county's largest labor union, public hospital employees stage a "sick out" to demand higher pay.
Councilman Raul Peralez to Host ‘Monday Night Live!’
San Jose’s favorite evening of equal-opportunity offending returns to The Stage on June 22, with Councilman Raul Peralez as the host of Monday Night Live!
Standardized Tests, Funding Ties Put Undue Pressure on Teachers
An Atlanta judge last week sentenced eight public school teachers, principals and administrators to jail for conspiring to inflate students' state test scores. The sentencing was a tragic end to the Atlanta testing scandals that began in 2009.
San Jose Weighs Strict Drought Plan, Echoing State Restrictions
To step in line with unprecedented state mandates limiting water use, city of San Jose officials will consider a long list of local restrictions on lawn-watering, car-washing and serving water at restaurants.
Misogyny: The Real Culture War
Hillary Clinton’s recent appearance in Silicon Valley highlighted the culture divide in today’s world. Clinton, as much as Barack Obama did in 2008, represents a culture change for our nation and the globe.
Letters to the Editor: Mixed Reactions to Di Salvo Column
County education trustee and San Jose Inside columnist Joseph Di Salvo stirred up mixed reactions last week with his op-ed focusing on school nurses and a recently passed state law on how to address medical emergencies. Two letters to the editor lay out the different viewpoints.
A Conversation with San Jose Mayor-Elect Sam Liccardo
San Jose Inside editor Josh Koehn sat down with Mayor-elect Sam Liccardo last week to discuss the recent election, what accomplishments he'll cite when running for re-election in four years and how he plans to mend relationships with political adversaries.
