The rematch between Tam Nguyen and Maya Esparza could pave the path for how the city tackles its most pressing issues in coming years.
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San Jose Vice Mayor Magdalena Carrasco Fined for Campaign Finance Reporting Errors
San Jose’s Fair Campaign and Political Practices Commission says the vice mayor should pay $6,000 for violating several campaign laws.
Omar Torres Withdraws Challenge to 22-Year Incumbent in Santa Clara Valley Water District Race
Omar Torres has dropped his challenge to Tony Estremera for the District 6 Santa Clara Valley Water District seat.
Thief Makes Off With San Jose Councilman’s Beat-Up F-150
Someone stole District 7 Councilman Tam Nguyen’s F-150 from outside an East San Jose community center.
New Petition Calls for Resignation of Accused Embezzler, Franklin-McKinley Trustee John Lindner
A new petition is calling on Franklin-McKinley school trustee and accused felon John Lindner to resign.
San Jose School Board Trustee Charged with Stealing Campaign Funds Raised from Developers
John Lindner, a Franklin-McKinley School District trustee, has been charged with grand theft, perjury and violating state election law.
Assemblywoman Nora Campos Has No Shame, Awards Brother’s Company ‘Business of the Year’
Assembylwoman Nora Campos awarded Voler Strategic Advisors the “Business of the Year.” It turns out the mysterious company employs her baby brother.
Op-Ed: Creating Equity in the ‘Land of Opportunity’
San Jose’s low-income families are in a rougher spot today than 30 years ago. We can flip this script by working together to strengthen public education.
Hopes for the Future of Public Education in Silicon Valley
As I write my penultimate column, I reflect on the most critical issues confronting our region’s future progress and economic vitality. There is little doubt that the quality of public education is number one.
Silicon Valley’s Roads in Better Shape than Education System
Local leaders in transportation, education, housing and equity convened last week in Mountain View’s Computer History Museum for the 2015 Silicon Valley Regional Economic Forum.