June 29, 2016 Just Guess Who Was the Biggest Punchline at Monday Night Live! By The Fly Jokes in the 23rd installment of San Jose's annual political sketch-fest, Monday Night Live!, aimed squarely below the belt. Read More 3
June 27, 2016 Ballot Measure Would Boost Hours for Part-Time Workers By Jennifer Wadsworth 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. Read More 13
June 16, 2016 San Jose Agrees to Spend $100 Million on Creek Cleanup By Jennifer Wadsworth San Jose agreed to spend $100 million to cut down the amount of trash and sewage that flows into local creeks and rivers. Read More 7
June 14, 2016 Photo Gallery: San Jose’s LGBTQ Community, Allies Hold Vigil for Orlando Terror Attack Victims By Daphne Morales More than 100 people gathered Monday night at San Jose City Hall for a candlelight vigil to honor victims of the Orlando terrorist attack. Read More 4
June 8, 2016 San Jose Council Incumbents Win Re-Election; Frontrunners for 3 Open Seats Head to Fall Runoff By Jennifer Wadsworth San Jose's two City Council incumbents managed to win another four years in office, one in a landslide victory and the other by only a slim margin. Read More 10
May 9, 2016 San Jose City Council Considers Temporary Freeze on Rent Hikes By Jennifer Wadsworth City leaders will consider whether to impose a temporary freeze on rent hikes or enact its new 5 percent annual rent cap sooner than planned. Read More 30
May 6, 2016 June Election: Breaking Down All 5 San Jose City Council Races By Jennifer Wadsworth San Jose voters have some big decisions to make this summer. Here is a breakdown of all five City Council seats up for grabs. Read More 27
April 18, 2016 Rent Control Proposals Come to San Jose City Council for Vote By Jennifer Wadsworth San Jose's City Council will decide this week whether to cut allowable annual rent increases for one-third of the city’s apartments. Read More 24
March 21, 2016 San Jose Could Save Millions by Tackling Audit Findings By Jennifer Wadsworth San Jose faces nearly 300 open audit recommendations that could save the city millions of dollars if resolved. Read More 4
March 7, 2016 San Jose’s Business, Sales Tax Measures Top Council Agenda By Jennifer Wadsworth The City Council will discuss a number of different tax measures on Tuesday, including one for businesses and others that would up the local sales tax. Read More 6
March 1, 2016 Study: Gross Receipts Business Tax Could Quadruple Revenue By Jennifer Wadsworth San Jose could quadruple its business tax revenue under an tax reform initiative slated for the fall ballot, according to a new study. Read More 4
February 29, 2016 Medical Marijuana Ordinance Slated for June Special Election By Jennifer Wadsworth San Jose may assign Mayor Sam Liccardo to pen argument and rebuttal against an initiative that aims to replace the city's medical marijuana ordinance. Read More 5
February 3, 2016 Recycling Rates Lag as San Jose Fights its Biggest Hauler By Jennifer Wadsworth San Jose has been at odds with its biggest recycling hauler, California Waste Solutions, for failing to meet its contractual obligations. Read More 8
January 25, 2016 San Jose Council Reconsiders Controversial Nightclub Proposal By Jennifer Wadsworth A proposal to bring a two-story nightclub to downtown San Jose comes back for consideration at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Read More 12
December 14, 2015 San Jose May Study Commercial Development Housing Fees By Jennifer Wadsworth The City Council will debate whether to commission a study on charging an affordable housing fee for commercial development. Read More 6
October 6, 2015 Photo Gallery: Fans Snap Photos at City Hall with Golden State Warriors Championship Trophy By Silicon Valley Newsroom Local hoops fans got a little taste of life at the top, posing for photos with the Golden State Warriors’ championship trophy at San Jose's City Hall. Read More 0