After months of intense discussions over police reforms and policies in the aftermath of the George Floyd killing, San Jose has begun a national search for its new police chief. No matter who is selected to replace current Police Chief Eddie Garcia—who in August announced he would be stepping down after 28 years on the post—it’s safe to say the city has made it a point to involve the community and make sure the public has some say in the process. “We’ve probably had well over a dozen community meetings on Zoom so far,” Lee Wilcox, chief of staff to the city manager, said in an interview with San Jose Inside.

Cal Fire and San Jose city officials broadcast updates about the Bay Area lightning fires in a series of video broadcasts.

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and Kip Harkness, the head of the city’s emergency operations center, fielded questions from residents.

The cardroom tax, which comes to voters on the fall ballot, would generate about $15 million annually for city services.

As housing advocates drum up support for Measure E, the city is figuring out how to spare non-profits from the impact of the tax measure.

With an 8-0-2 approval from the City Council on Tuesday, officials now plan on drafting a proposed ballot question.

City officials plan to formally oppose a federal policy that could hurt thousands of San Jose’s foreign-born residents.