To curb avian collisions, San Jose will consider requiring builders to abide by bird-friendly architectural guidelines.

Former Santa Clara Mayor Patricia Mahan, who’s again running for City Council, has been accused of failing to register as a lobbyist.

The city has two options for the Evans Lane site: one would house people by next summer, the other would add affordable homes in the long-term.

The SBLC has seen better days. There’s always the next crop of political stars to groom, but managing endorsements has proven a challenge.

An audit of the City Clerk's Office found lapses in statutory obligations and issued 20 recommendations on how to get things back in order.

Santa Clara County’s voter turnout in June’s primary surpassed both the state and national average, according to a new report.

Two months after the June primary election, San Jose Councilman Manh Nguyen has yet to concede the race to challenger Lan Diep.

At the first City Council meeting of the new fiscal year, San Jose electeds will discuss a business tax measure and pension reform settlement.

Residents worry that the downtown San Jose Safeway could fold after losing its validated parking hook-up through the city.

Helen Chapman took issue with the incumbent’s role in organizing a series of political forums, but she has since agreed to participate.

In Santa Clara County’s push to end homelessness, not all agree on how to balance short-term needs with long-term solutions.

Democrats in Santa Clara County are grappling with allegations of harassment against women within their ranks.

Plans to replace a rent-controlled apartment complex with market-rate housing near Santana Row leads to largest eviction in San Jose history.

Jokes in the 23rd installment of San Jose's annual political sketch-fest, Monday Night Live!, aimed squarely below the belt.

A measure up for a vote this fall would require San Jose employers to offer more hours to part-time workers before bringing on new hires.

Hundreds of Bay Area law enforcement officials attended a memorial service for fallen San Jose police Officer Michael Katherman.