Omar Torres’ attorney affirmed that the first-term council member has engaged in sexually explicit social media activities revealed in graphic detail in an affidavit filed in connection with search warrants on Torres’ property.

We strongly encourage the US government to implore Hamas and Israel to do all they can to work toward a cessation of hostilities, protect civilian lives, and facilitate the safe delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza residents. We also expect Hamas and Israel to release hostages and prisoners based on continued negotiations.

The mayor reaches across the council divide to involve political opponents in grassroots revitalization efforts.

The city’s shifting demographics, a continuing affordable housing shortage, endemic homelessness, a looming budget deficit and the reality of five council elections – plus another mayoral ballot – in just two years create additional uncertainties.

Councilmember Kamei was elected to San José City Council last  year with over 60% of the popular vote, representing District 1 in West San José.

A sure bet for Team Mahan is Matthew Quevedo, the new mayor’s campaign manager and former council office chief of staff, whose online profile says he’s deputy chief of staff. And Rachel Davis already posted her new job as Mahan’s communications chief, just in time for floods and rains.

The contests for mayor of San Jose, Santa Clara County sheriff, all four of the contested San Jose City Council races and the one contested county supervisor race will have runoff elections in November with the top two finishers.

Nuanced positions regarding law enforcement defy stereotypical attitudes found in some media accounts

For Latinos, the plaza and open-air markets are part of a rich history dating back thousands of years.

When small businesses are excluded from the conversation around post-Covid financial relief, their employees are as well.

Joe Di Salvo wants the court to give him with a chance to voice his own opinion on sexual harassment allegations lobbed against him.

Designed by tattoo artist Benny Arana O’Hara, the mural painted on West Virginia Street depicts two fists coming together against a red line.

The board of education voted 4-3 on Joseph Di Salvo's censure. The trustee will now have to undergo gender bias training.

Super Tuesday got off to a strong start in Santa Clara County with more than 8,000 voters casting their ballots by noon.

Full-service satellite locations are open Monday, but closed on Election Day while 50 drop-off sites are available.

Six people are running for three seats on the Santa Clara County Board of Education, including two incumbents and some controversial challengers.