An interview inspired by Maasai Jones (no relation to Chappie) and a poem he wrote before his passing, “A Diet Racist.”

A proposed ballot measure to expand the San Jose mayor’s power has garnered varied opinions from more than half the City Council.

Under the plan unveiled today, the mayor wouldn’t get to hire and fire department chiefs until 2023—when Sam Liccardo terms out.

Dozens of community members phoned in to express their anger with city leaders and demand that they slash funding to SJPD.

The council also wants to hear from the top brass about whether the city could simply ban the use of rubber bullets and beanbag rounds.

The main difference between the city’s law and the county’s is that San Jose also requires masks for anyone standing in line at the store. 

San Jose has joined the ranks of cities targeting reporters by detaining journalists covering the George Floyd demonstrations.

Though that decision is still a couple weeks away, some residents expressed their concerns about enforcement and their constitutional rights.

The City Council also voted to have the California Emerging Technology Fund divvy up tens of thousands of dollars in grants to the neediest students.

Vice Mayor Chappie Jones and Councilman Sergio Jimenez want the city to align with neighboring counties that have stricter rules in place.