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SJ Mayor Tells Police to Hasten Release of Protest Footage
Even if Mayor Sam Liccardo gets his way, the videos would only see the light of day by fall—up to five months after the demonstrations.
VTA May Double GM’s Contract Signing Authority to $1 Million
If approved by the board this fall, the policy would give General Manager Nuria Fernandez twice the spending power she has now.
Lick Observatory Survives Fire, But SCU Complex Continues Rapid Spread in East Foothills
Mandatory evacuation orders remain in effect for the San Jose foothills, with an advisory issued for the city’s East Side.
State Senate Hopeful Dave Cortese Redirects Donations From Recently Indicted Backer
Dave Cortese said he already redirected campaign contributions he received from recently indicted lawyer Christopher Schumb.
Prolonged Testing Delays Undermine Santa Clara County’s Efforts to Curb Coronavirus
Experts say the nation’s inability to create an efficient testing system is part of what’s fueling the recent surge in Covid-19 infections.
Rep. Anna Eshoo Calls Feds to Task for Surveillance Overreach
The congresswoman joined 22 of her colleagues in demanding answers about government surveillance of peaceful protesters.
San Jose POA President Apologizes to Members for Response to Bigoted FB Posts
Faced with calls to resign and many members defecting to the Fraternal Order of Police, Sgt. Paul Kelly has since changed his tune.
Milpitas Mayor, Former Council Ally Clash On Facebook
Milpitas Councilwoman Karina Dominguez says she and Mayor Rich Tran have not been on speaking terms for a while.
Santa Clara County Health Officials Gear Up for New Reopening Guidelines
That reopening framework will be a departure from the sector-specific plan that’s been used over the last few months.
San Jose Mayor Unveils Nine-Point Plan to Reform SJPD
The news comes weeks after the killing of George Floyd ignited nationwide protests and prompted calls to scale back funding for local police.
Labor Warms Up to San Jose’s Strong Mayor Proposal
Under the plan unveiled today, the mayor wouldn’t get to hire and fire department chiefs until 2023—when Sam Liccardo terms out.
SJ Mayor Unveils Measure to Expand Powers of His Office
For decades, San Jose’s mayor has lacked the powers afforded to big-city counterparts across the country. But that could change this fall.
San Jose Mayor Asks SJPD to Justify Projectiles, Tear Gas, Other Crowd-Control Tactics
The council also wants to hear from the top brass about whether the city could simply ban the use of rubber bullets and beanbag rounds.
Multiplicity of Crises, Years of Police Brutality Stoked Anger Over George Floyd’s Killing
San Jose deploys curfews, tear gas and rubber bullets to quell protests. Perhaps it's time for a fundamental rethink of American policing.
Thousands Demand Firing of San Jose Cop Filmed Antagonizing, Swearing at Protesters
SJPD Officer Jared Yuen’s apparently antagonistic behavior emerged in tens of thousands of posts on social media since Friday’s protest.
