Truong framed his exit as striking out on his own, but the position was eliminated June 4, according to an internal memorandum from now-President and CEO Derrick Seaver.

Seaver takes the helm at the regional chamber of commerce May 17, but first he sat down to talk about his priorities, economy and even Google.

Derrick Seaver is currently Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg’s Chief of Staff, but isn't new to the SVO.

Bob Linscheid will serve as interim CEO while the organization looks for a permanent replacement for fired executive Matt Mahood.

Commercial developments in San Jose just got a little more expensive to build, but the extra costs will go to new affordable homes.

The linkage fee on commercial developments—offices, warehouses, hotels and retail shops—would fund affordable housing in the city.