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.

Residents can report firework violations through the city's “Snap, Click and Report” portal or by calling 408.535.5600 or 311.

As of today, the county of 1.9 millions residents has reported 3,984 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 155 deaths.

The news comes weeks after the killing of George Floyd ignited nationwide protests and prompted calls to scale back funding for local police.

Under the plan unveiled today, the mayor wouldn’t get to hire and fire department chiefs until 2023—when Sam Liccardo terms out.

The Willow Glen Trestle was built in 1922 as a bridge for the Western Pacific Railroad and was acquired by the city in 2011.

For decades, San Jose’s mayor has lacked the powers afforded to big-city counterparts across the country. But that could change this fall.

Proponents of the Fair Election Initiative failed to gather enough valid signatures to qualify the measure for the November ballot.

Attorney Rebecca Eisenberg, planning commissioners Ed Lauing and Cari Templeton and Councilwoman Lydia Kou are also in the running.

Plexiglass dividers have been installed in courtrooms and jury deliberation will occur in spaces with enough room for social distancing.

An economy-crippling pandemic and historic civil unrest has made this one of the most consequential budget years for local governments.

Katherine Gomez retired in January 2019 after eight years as superintendent and more than 30 years with the district overall.

Critics accused Barbara Keegan and Linda LeZotte of racism and leaking confidential information—charges they both firmly deny.

Also in the running are fellow planning commissioner Ed Lauing, attorney Rebecca Eisenberg and incumbent Councilwoman Lydia Kou.

Councilman Lan Diep, who represents the project area, said extending Charcot Avenue over I-880 is essential for the city’s growth.

Dozens of community members phoned in to express their anger with city leaders and demand that they slash funding to SJPD.