A curious cultural taboo has been openly flouted over the last two decades in San Jose, and it seems one local institution could soon double down.
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Gurza ‘Shocked’ by Firing; City Hall Undergoing a Purge?
Shortly after returning from a holiday lunch party Thursday, City Manager Ed Shikada removed Alex Gurza as head of the Office of Employee Relations. But on Monday, Gurza surprised many by returning to work—just at a far lower rung on the totem pole.
‘Pineapple Express’ Storm Rages through the Bay Area
Silicon Valley residents have taken to social media to share photos of the fallout from the storm dubbed "Pineapple Express." Photos online show massive flooding, and Twitter and Facebook users are spreading warnings to other drivers while also debating the best hashtag to use.
City Council Considers Sidewalk Cycling Ban in Downtown
Following anecdotal reports of pedestrians getting jostled by passing cyclists, city officials will consider whether to ban bicyclists from downtown sidewalks.
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.
Break-in Raises More Concerns over San Jose Airport Security
Despite roving security details and increased scrutiny over airport safety, a man managed to sneak onto the San jose airport tarmac last Sunday.
Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation in Downtown San Jose
Residents and businesses fled a two-block area of downtown after construction workers ruptured a gas line.
Mayor Liccardo’s Biggest Test
San Jose's new mayor faces huge challenges. The most striking problem is not simply putting more cops on the street, though it is an important goal. The real work will be bringing a divided city together.
Nearly 300 Share Stories on High Cost of Living in Silicon Valley
A report about the cost of living in Silicon Valley goes before the Board of Supervisors next week. Also on the agenda: a "living wage" ordinance, pro bono legal help for migrant children and a digital security program proposed by Supervisor Joe Simitian.
Polls Show Ties for Mayoral, Congressional Candidates
Two new polls show candidates are neck-and-neck in both the San Jose mayor's race and the battle for Silicon Valley's 17th Congressional District seat. But, as expected, not everyone agrees on the numbers.
San Jose Mayor’s Race Heats up as Candidates Debate
Five weeks from Election Day, the San Jose mayor's race—expected to be the most expensive race in city history—is ramping up. Attack ads are in the mail, media attention is intensifying and candidates are squaring off in public debates. Here's a list of upcoming events.
San Jose City Council Considers Bay 101 Relocation
Unable to move to Milpitas without San Jose's approval and with a lease set to expire in 2017, Bay 101 owners are trying to convince the city to approve development plans for a new facility.
City Considers Creating Security Camera Registry
City leaders will consider moving forward with a plan to create a security camera registry that would allow police to tap into surveillance footage from private citizens.
Code for San Jose Converts Raw Data into Civic-Driven Missions
Code for San Jose—a collective of civic-minded programmers—has set out to take mountains of inchoate public data and form meaningful projects.
Councilmen Want Closer Look at Airport Security
City leaders are demanding a public hearing on airport security after two widely publicized security breaches called into question the safety of the San Jose airport.
San Jose Officials Plan Trip to Copenhagen, the ‘City of Cyclists’
San Jose officials want to travel to Copenhagen, which has branded itself the "City of Cyclists," to study how the area has adapted to cyclists and pedestrians. That and more will be discussed at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
