News September 3, 2019 Q&A: Ro Khanna on Yemen, Foreign Policy and Ending Violence at Home and Abroad By Nicholas Chan The congressman reflected on his push to end violence overseas and extremism in the US, and what inspired him to pursue a career in politics. Read More 4
News August 28, 2019 San Jose Unveils Plan to Make ‘Granny Flat’ Construction Simpler, More Affordable By Nicholas Chan The proposal is part of a broader effort to add 25,000 units—10,000 of them below-market-rate—to the city’s housing supply by 2022. Read More 14
News August 28, 2019 Promise Academy’s Failed Launch Underscores Heightened Tension Between Public Schools, Charters By Nicholas Chan As the dust settles between Promise and SJUSD, it’s clear that both sides shoulder responsibility for leaving families in the lurch. Read More 9
News August 27, 2019 NASA Hosts Pelosi, Eshoo at Women’s Leadership Summit By Nicholas Chan The Women’s Leadership Summit, held at NASA Ames, featured House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Silicon Valley Congresswoman Anna Eshoo. Read More 4
News August 26, 2019 SJPD Becomes First Big-City Police Department in the Nation to Fly the Rainbow Pride Flag By Nicholas Chan Law enforcement officials applauded the moment as a sign that a more progressive era of policing has come to Silicon Valley. Read More 13
News August 23, 2019 SVO Endorses Matt Mahan in San Jose’s D10 City Council Race By Nicholas Chan The battle lines have officially been drawn in the 2020 race to replace San Jose’s Almaden Valley Councilman Johnny Khamis. Read More 8
News August 21, 2019 Gov. Newsom Signs Landmark Police Use-of-Force Bill Into Law By Nicholas Chan Come Jan. 1, 2020, California police will only be allowed to resort to deadly force if they have no other options. Read More 4
News August 16, 2019 By the Numbers: Caltrain’s 2040 Vision for Future Growth By Nicholas Chan We compiled some key data points about the future of Caltrain, which recently announced its multi-billion, multi-decade expansion plan. Read More 3
News August 16, 2019 Santa Clara County Sues Over Trump’s ‘Public Charge’ Policy By Nicholas Chan The federal policy bolsters ability of the federal government to deny green cards to legal immigrants if they have ever used public assistance. Read More 12
News August 15, 2019 As Complaints Rise, San Jose Police Auditor Calls for More Transparency About Use of Force By Nicholas Chan The annual report from the city’s civilian cop watchdog made less of a splash this year, but that doesn’t mean it gave police a pass. Read More 8
News August 13, 2019 San Jose Police Union Backs Deal to Expand IPA’s Authority By Nicholas Chan However, new legislation such as the transparency measures provided by SB 1421 may render the proposed pact feckless. Read More 5
News August 9, 2019 Carol Hoffman Opens Up About Her Bid for Campbell Council By Nicholas Chan The 57-year-old high-tech program manager is up against Sergio Lopez for Campbell Council’s newly created District 2 seat. Read More 4
News August 7, 2019 House Passes Zoe Lofgren’s Bipartisan Green Card Bill By Nicholas Chan “The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act” recently passed in the House of Representatives with support from both sides of the aisle. Read More 3
News August 6, 2019 Rep. Ro Khanna Reflects on Visit to Border Detention Facilities By Nicholas Chan The Silicon Valley congressman shares his thoughts on how to fix the ongoing crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. Read More 35
News August 5, 2019 CNN’s David Gergen: Trump Appeals to America’s Dark Side By Nicholas Chan The ex-White House aide and CNN analyst spoke at a recent Santa Clara University panel titled “Democracy in Turbulent Times.” Read More 18
News August 2, 2019 By the Numbers: Guns, Gun Sales and Crime in Santa Clara County By Nicholas Chan California may have the strictest gun laws in the nation, but the number of gun sales and gun-related crimes are on the rise. Read More 17