September 26, 2019 As SJ Expands 5G Broadband Network, Cell Phone Tech is Called Out for Health Scares By Chris Rooney San Jose is set to roll out fifth generation of wireless technology for the masses, whether they’re ready or not. Read More 10
July 26, 2018 How Smart is San Jose? Silicon Valley’s Biggest City Tries to Catch Up with the Digital Future By Lauren Hepler As local governments chase universal connectivity, San Jose considers how to digitize a city already grappling with user error. Read More 2
April 24, 2018 Op-Ed: Three Vital Steps on the Road to Becoming a ‘Smart City’ By Jesse Berst Without a strong digital infrastructure, a city—even one as populous as San Jose—is destined to wither and fade. Read More 6
August 3, 2017 Mayor Sam Liccardo Launches 2018 Re-Election Campaign By Silicon Valley Newsroom San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo announced Thursday that he will run for re-election in 2018. So far, no other contenders have emerged. Read More 20
June 1, 2017 San Jose Looks for Ways to Integrate Self-Driving Cars into Its Transportation Network By Silicon Valley Newsroom As part of a just-launched initiative, the city is asking the private sector for ideas about how to leverage autonomous vehicles. Read More 9
April 8, 2016 San Jose Unveils Online Data Hub By Silicon Valley Newsroom As part of the mayor’s new “Smart City Vision,” San Jose launched an online data portal to improve public access to information about the city. Read More 5
March 17, 2016 Mayor Unveils Ambitious, Vague Plan to Make San Jose ‘Smart’ By Josh Koehn Mayor Sam Liccardo unveiled a plan Wednesday to make San Jose the most technologically advanced city in the nation by 2020. OK. Read More 14