City planners admit there are serious obstacles to turning San Jose into a vibrant, interconnected system of urban villages.
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Voters Approve Transportation Tax, Housing Bond, Pension Deal
Preliminary results from Santa Clara County polls show important victories for housing, transportation and workers rights.
Op-Ed: San Jose Must Adopt New Transportation Technologies
Silicon Valley as a whole must adopt new transportation technologies to help people better navigate our rapidly changing urban landscape.
Council to Review Regional Transportation Tax Priorities
San Jose has released its wish list of projects for a 30-year half-cent sales tax measure slated for the fall ballot.
Who Will Lead the Silicon Valley Transportation Tax Effort?
A bevy of suitors are expected to push for control of the organizing committee to raise Santa Clara County's sales tax for transportation improvements.
Mayor’s Race Imperils Carl Guardino’s Transportation Tax
Political horse whisperer Carl Guardino is pushing to get a transportation sales tax on the November ballot. But his support of Sam Liccardo in the San Jose mayor's race could hamper those efforts.
City Council to Discuss Japantown Hub, Transportation Taxes
The Great Recession quashed plans to build a massive apartment and retail center in Japantown, as developers shied away from investing given the global credit crunch. But now the deal’s back and up for discussion at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Other items on the council agenda include tax proposals to help fund San Jose road repairs, and incentives for Samsung, downtown high-rises and affordable housing.
Does Public Transportation Match Community Wishlist of Services?
The topic of government providing transportation to seniors came up during our budget study sessions. Combined, the city and county currently provide a senior lunch program. The discussion was around the cost and value of increasing services like transportation to receive this lunch service.
San Jose Police Seize 1000s of Pounds of Illegal Fireworks, Arrest 3 Men
San Jose police will also deploy drones to assist in identifying locations where illegal fireworks are being set off. Property owners may be subject to administrative fines of up to $100,000.
Will Surge in Spending Turn the Tide for Tordillos in 3rd District City Council Race?
Documents filed as recently as Tuesday with the San Jose City Clerk reveal several stunning reversals from the funding patterns of the initial four-month million-dollar campaign for the District 3 City Council seat.
Could CA Withhold U.S. Tax Money If Trump Cuts Federal Aid?
As the Trump administration considers cutting federal funds to California, Gov. Newsom and other officials suggest withholding taxes from the federal government.
VTA Board, Union Members Accept Four-year Labor Agreement
The agreement includes wage increases of 4%, 3.5%, 3% and 4% over a four-year term, with improved workplace policies and enhanced dental benefits, in line with other VTA unions.
Democrats Push to Block ICE from CA Schools, Hospitals and Shelters
Highly publicized immigration raids in California have rattled communities and prompted lawmakers to push for more laws protecting immigrants.
Feds’ Report Declares CA High-speed Rail a ‘Boondoggle,’ Calls for Ending US Grants
Trump Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said there is “no viable path forward" for California’s high-speed rail project, citing years of mismanagement, broken promises and billions in wasted tax dollars.
Gov. Newsom Says Elderly and Disabled with More than $2,000 Could Lose Medi-Cal
Newsom agreed to raise the limit to $130,000 per person in 2022. In 2024, the limit was erased completely. Now Newsom wants to bring back the original limit of $2,000, an amount that was set in 1989.
Senate Blocks CA Clean Air and Electric Car Mandates
The U.S. Senate decision could upend California’s phaseout of gas-powered cars and its decades-long battle against air pollution. Some experts say Congress’ move is illegal and is likely to trigger a legal battle.
