July 1, 2020 In Split Vote, San Jose Council Approves Measure to Expand Mayoral Powers, Extend Term By Grace Hase After a marathon two days of deliberation, the City Council voted 6-5 to place the controversial measure on the November 2020 ballot. Read More 16
July 1, 2020 SJPD’s Condemnation of Bigoted FB Posts Gives New Resonance to 2018 Islamophobia Lawsuit By Jennifer Wadsworth Nabil Haidar says he’s thrilled to see SJPD denounce bigotry. He just wishes the agency held the accused in his case to the same standard. Read More 21
June 30, 2020 Santa Clara County Health Officials Gear Up for New Reopening Guidelines By Grace Hase That reopening framework will be a departure from the sector-specific plan that’s been used over the last few months. Read More 5
June 30, 2020 San Jose’s Strong-Mayor Proposal Inspires Wide Range of Opinions From City Council By Grace Hase A proposed ballot measure to expand the San Jose mayor’s power has garnered varied opinions from more than half the City Council. Read More 18
June 29, 2020 Q&A: SJ City Attorney Rick Doyle Reflects on 20 Years of Service By Grace Hase SJI caught up with Rick Doyle, who recently announced his retirement, to talk about his decades of service for the nation’s 10th largest city. Read More 3
June 27, 2020 San Jose Urges Residents to Report Illegal Fireworks By Grace Hase Residents can report firework violations through the city's “Snap, Click and Report” portal or by calling 408.535.5600 or 311. Read More 4
June 26, 2020 Sister Entrepreneurs Gear Up for Grand Opening of SoFA’s Newest Coffee Shop: Nirvana Soul By Emanuel Lee The gourmet coffeehouse will take over the building that once housed Caffe Frascati, an Italian bistro known for open mics and opera nights. Read More 0
June 26, 2020 Two San Jose School Districts End Contracts with Local Police By Kyle Martin The decisions free up hundreds of thousands of dollars to help students during a public health crisis that forces them to learn from home. Read More 5
June 25, 2020 Op-Ed: Though Thousands Lack Shelter Amid Deadly Pandemic, San Jose Leaves Trailers Empty By Raymond Ramsey The city’s decision to “demobilize” FEMA trailers for the unhoused can only be summed up as a shameful debacle lacking any transparency. Read More 10
June 25, 2020 San Jose School District Threatened with Violence Over Employee’s Alleged Assault By Silicon Valley Newsroom In a status updated shared to the agency’s Facebook page today, district officials implored people to refrain from retaliatory conduct. Read More 2
June 25, 2020 DA Won’t Prosecute Curfew Violators—But San Jose Might By Jennifer Wadsworth Assistant District Attorney Terry Harman affirmed as much in a June 10 memo that her office shared with reporters earlier today. Read More 8
June 25, 2020 San Jose Mayor Unveils Nine-Point Plan to Reform SJPD By Grace Hase The news comes weeks after the killing of George Floyd ignited nationwide protests and prompted calls to scale back funding for local police. Read More 4
June 25, 2020 Woman Accused of Purposely Coughing on Baby Teaches Special Ed in San Jose Schools By Jennifer Wadsworth The superintendent acknowledged the allegations against “one of our employees,” named by those who know her as Nancy Nordland. Read More 38
June 25, 2020 Cyberstalking Scandal Sends Shockwaves Through eBay’s Community of Buyers, Sellers By Silicon Valley Newsroom In a quadrant of cyberspace where optimism reigns, treasures are found and good deals abound, there are new tremors of anxiety. Read More 4
June 24, 2020 Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Cadet Dies After Collapsing During Academy Training By Jennifer Wadsworth John Nishimura collapsed while sparring with a proctor clad in what’s known as RedMan gear, a padded suit designed to absorb strikes. Read More 6
June 24, 2020 South Bay’s Small Businesses Less Likely to Secure PPP Loans By Emanuel Lee Fewer than three in 10 local small businesses that applied for one of the loans are receiving one, according to a new survey. Read More 0