If we want to truly create an affordable city, we must first reject the naive notion that developers and real estate speculators want affordability.

The Bay Area Women’s March president snagged the coveted endorsement by a 46-17 margin over ex-Brigade CEO Matt Mahan.

The San Jose City Council meets at 11am Tuesday inside the council chambers at City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St. in San Jose. 

The City Council will hear an update on the city’s affordable housing plan, among other development-related items on the agenda.

City Attorney Rick Doyle said he plans to re-evaluate his interpretation of Fair Political Practices Commission rules regarding recusal.

A slate of proposals could add hundreds of below-market-rate residential units to San Jose’s intractably deficient housing stock.  

San Jose leaders will consider key changes to the city’s rent laws, including some that empower landlords and others that favor tenants.

Lieutenant Gov. Gavin Newsom swung through the South Bay to talk about education, tech, income inequality, Trump and more.

Until San Jose’s “just cause” ordinance takes effect, the measure designed to protect renters puts them at greater risk of retaliation.

San Jose’s City Council on Tuesday will hold a contentious debate on new ways to protect tenants and hold landlords accountable.