Locally run public banks would be able to lend at reduced rates to our small businesses, cities, counties and school districts.

Census data from the latest American Community Survey estimates that more than 20,000 households in the city lack internet access.

The city manager is expected to roll his budget proposal in May before the council approves the final 2020-21 spending plan in late June.

Election officials are still working on tallying up the more than 493,000 ballots cast in the March 3 primary, which saw a 51 percent turnout.

As the U.S. tries to “flatten the curve” of the pandemic, the city mulls a paid sick leave policy so workers can stay home if they fall ill.

All this pandemic news is overwhelming. We’ll do our best to keep you up to date on how COVID-19 is impacting life in Santa Clara County.

The D8 incumbent secured her front-runner status and eschewed the need for a runoff with close to 58 percent of the vote. 

In District 8, Councilwoman Sylvia Arenas is squaring off with her old Evergreen School Board colleague, Jim Zito.

The D8 challenger’s sudden loss of endorsements follows an online attack paid for by the San Jose Police Officers’ Association PAC.

A POA-sponsored website suggests that council contender Jim Zito may have some anger management issues.

A darkened photo of the District 8 rep has been yanked from a Silicon Valley Organization PAC website in response to public outcry.

The Bay Area Municipal Elections Commission has unveiled a list of preferred candidates in the upcoming March primary.

At least six public agencies are re-evaluating contracts with the tax-exempt homeless services provider in light of the allegations.

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.

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

Eight candidates across three San Jose City Council debated Friday morning at a Silicon Valley Leadership Group forum.