February 11, 2020 San Jose Considers Transfer Tax Exemptions for Non-Profits By Grace Hase As housing advocates drum up support for Measure E, the city is figuring out how to spare non-profits from the impact of the tax measure. Read More 6
February 10, 2020 Election 2020: Labor-Aligned Incumbent Faces Business-Backed Challenger in SJ’s D2 By Grace Hase In San Jose’s District 2, Councilman Sergio Jimenez is defending his incumbency against business-backed Jonathan Fleming. Read More 7
February 7, 2020 San Jose Councilwoman Sylvia Arenas Decries SVO PAC for Publishing ‘Racist Attack’ Ad By Grace Hase A darkened photo of the District 8 rep has been yanked from a Silicon Valley Organization PAC website in response to public outcry. Read More 13
February 7, 2020 SJ Councilwoman Files for 2nd Bankruptcy to Save Family Home By Jennifer Wadsworth Magdalena Carrasco said she had no other choice after inheriting a predatory loan upon her mother’s death from cancer in 2018. Read More 37
February 4, 2020 San Jose City Council Considers Two Options for Routing Trains Through Diridon Station By Grace Hase The San Jose City Council meets at 1:30pm Tuesday inside the council chambers at City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St. Read More 6
January 28, 2020 SJ Council Candidate Confirms Her Return to Campaign Trail By Grace Hase Jenny Higgins Bradanini is back to the grind after suspending her run in the wake of a car crash in which she killed a pedestrian. Read More 46
January 27, 2020 San Jose Poised to Oppose Diversion of Measure B Funds By Grace Hase The San Jose City Council meets at 1:30pm Tuesday inside the council chambers at City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St. Read More 26
January 22, 2020 Catalyze SV Fights NIMBY Backlash by Forging Alliances Between Residents, Developers By Grace Hase The non-profit aims to “improve, then approve” projects as part of a broader push for the region to build its way out of the housing crisis. Read More 11
January 15, 2020 Council Hopeful Who Caused Traffic Fatality Resumes Bid for San Jose’s District 10 Seat By The Fly Political insiders are wondering whether a run for office is even feasible anymore for the Bay Area Women’s March president. Read More 41
January 13, 2020 San Jose City Council to Hear Report on Hate Crimes By Grace Hase The City Council meets at 1:30pm Tuesday inside the council chambers at City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St. Read More 2
January 8, 2020 Timothy Starkey’s Death Points to Uptick in Traffic Fatalities By Grace Hase The Santa Cruz handyman, whose life was cut short by a car collision in Los Gatos, leaves behind a grieving wife and two grown children. Read More 21
January 6, 2020 San Jose Considers Amnesty for Illegal Backyard Cottages By Grace Hase Homeowners who plan on renting out their backyard cottage may also qualify for a financial hardship exemption. Read More 11
December 23, 2019 San Jose Council Candidate’s Car Crash Still Under Investigation By Silicon Valley Newsroom Los Gatos police said on Monday that the incident is still under review and that a cause has yet to be determined. Read More 22
December 18, 2019 SJ Council Candidate Involved in Car Crash That Killed Pedestrian By Grace Hase District 10 contender Jenny Higgins Bradanini expressed her heartfelt condolences for the man’s surviving loved ones. Read More 15
December 18, 2019 San Jose Council Candidate Falls Two Signatures Short of Qualifying for 2020 Ballot By The Fly With no other options, financial advisor Vinh Do says he’ll explore the possibility of running a write-in campaign. Read More 4
December 16, 2019 San Jose Considers $225,000 Payout for Woman Allegedly Raped by SJPD Officer By Grace Hase The city of San Jose is expected to pay the settlement to a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by ex-Officer Geoffrey Graves. Read More 8