The additional pay would apply to stores with 300 or more employees nationwide and companies that are publicly traded.

If voters pass the measure, it would take effect on July 1, 2020, and generate up to $70 million a year for the city general fund.

Mayor Sam Liccardo has proposed new regulations to rein in how electronic scooter companies operate in the city.

South Bay trans advocates joined a nationwide campaign protesting a Trump administration proposal to narrow the definition of gender.

Sam Liccardo would hold his seat for another two years if the city moves its mayoral races to coincide with presidential elections.

San Jose officials announced Wednesday that Christopher Columbus will likely spend one last holiday season at City Hall.

A local community leader wants San Jose to explore ways to limit rent increases for struggling mom-and-pop businesses.

The investor-owned water company that serves about half of Santa Clara County owes a fortune to ratepayers. The only question is: how much?

San Jose’s Rules Committee will consider a proposal by Councilman Ash Kalra to revise its medical marijuana ordinance.

Councilman Pierluigi Oliverio wants to give San Jose library patrons—who collectively owe $6.8 million in late fees—a fresh start.

Two San Jose City Council members have called for an unbiased review of a citywide tax measure that was filed last week and is angling for the 2016 ballot.

San Jose is considering an ordinance that would make it easier for landlords to evict tenants if they’re arrested but never charged with a crime.

San Jose’s City Clerk barely squeaked by with her job after coming under fire for misguiding candidates about local election law.

After months of debate, San Jose leaders will decide whether to approve a temporary ban mobile home park conversions.

In a 4-0 vote by the Rules and Open Government Committee, San Jose Inside won its appeal for the release of emails sent by the assistant police chief.

San Jose may enlist garbage trucks as eyes on the ground for a short-staffed police force.