The three-term supe irked some county officials by requesting a slew of grants that appear to some observers as politically motivated.

Complaints of price-gouging contractors and negligent landlords have prompted the city to consider taking legal action on behalf of residents.

San Jose—home to the highest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the United States—is woefully underprepared for emergencies.

A voter-approved tax hike will help San Jose hire more police officers, repair potholed streets and stopgap projected budget deficits.