State Sen. Jim Beall said he’d like to introduce one more mental health parity bill before he terms out—though he’s still working out the details.
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San Jose City Council to Review New Plans For Diridon Station
After more than a year of design work by four local agencies, preliminary plans for a re-envisioned Diridon Station have been unveiled.
The New Neighborhood Watch: Ring Cams Can Make Our Lives Safer—and a Lot Less Private
Home security cameras are a bonanza for public safety as police gain ability to request and view Amazon/Ring video clips.
Audit Shows Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Internal Accountability Reforms Stalled for Years
Auditors say the Sheriff’s Office refused to cooperate with reviews that unearthed unsettling findings about internal accountability.
San Jose Water Co. Finalizes Merger with East Coast Utility
Locals who’ve kept a close eye on the company, however, say regulators failed to determine whether the tie-up serves the public interest.
San Jose Draws Scrutiny From State Leaders, Other Cities Over Tax-Sharing Pact with eBay
Locally, however, the only controversy over the treaty involved how, exactly, to divvy up the money once it starts pouring into city coffers.
East San Jose Councilwoman Rallies for More Diversity on City’s Planning Commission
The seven-member land-use commission has become a flashpoint in a politically charged conversation about equity in local government.
Law Requiring More Gender Equity on Company Boards Sparks Sweeping Change
It’s clear now, a year since California passed SB 826, that there is momentum toward closing the gender gap in company boardrooms.
Stealing Home: Weak Oversight Leaves Rent-Subsidy Fraud Unchecked for Years on End
The local housing agency says it doesn't aggressively pursue fraud. As a result, scammers fall under the radar for years—and sometimes decades.
Koch Grant Sparks Debate at SCU Over Philanthropy, Free Speech, Academic Independence
Students and faculty are protesting Santa Clara University’s decision to accept a $4 million donation from Charles Koch.
San Jose Preps for PG&E’s Fire-Safety Power Shutdowns
It’s hard to imagine what San Jose would look like if it went dark. But a plan by California’s largest energy provider could do just that.
Civil Grand Jury Slams Santa Clara for Flouting CPRA Law
A probe that initially targeted the city’s procurement practices changed focus once civil grand jurors realized another problem was at play.
Vote on Jail Calls Contract Tests County’s Commitment to Landmark Surveillance Policy
A proposal granting prosecutors on-demand access to inmate calls became a test of the county’s fidelity to its own oversight standards.
Tap Dance: Snooping on Jail Calls Catches Bad Actors, But Easy Access Raises New Concerns
A quiet push to give local prosecutors on-demand access to inmate phone calls has ignited a controversy over checks and balances.
Op-Ed: Santa Clara County Should Protect Existing Sanctuary Policy
Weakening Santa Clara County’s sanctuary policy will not make our community safer. Doing so will decrease safety for all of us.
Lawmakers Advance Raft of Charter School Curbs
The votes were the first in what figures to be a lengthy battle between two of the state’s most powerful education interests.
