Police say a blood sample taken at the scene showed that Higgins Bradanini had a Schedule IV controlled substance in her system.

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

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

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

The candidate has now captured the support of San Jose City Council members Johnny Khamis, Dev Davis, Lan Diep and Pam Foley.

Old tensions ran high at Tuesday’s meeting over a proposed site for emergency shelter for the homeless at Monterey and Bernal roads.

After suspending some “sunshine laws” to fast-track proposals related to the coronavirus outbreak, the city now wants to bring them back.

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.

The Santa Clara County Republican Party treasurer and a campaign finance consultant reportedly broke state election laws.