With the pandemic shifting learning from classroom to computer, San Jose has expedited efforts to close the so-called digital divide.

Less than a month after a key measure to change San Jose’s election dates failed to make it to the ballot, Ben Field has resigned.

After a marathon two days of deliberation, the City Council voted 6-5 to place the controversial measure on the November 2020 ballot.

That reopening framework will be a departure from the sector-specific plan that’s been used over the last few months.

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

An economy-crippling pandemic and historic civil unrest has made this one of the most consequential budget years for local governments.

Councilman Lan Diep, who represents the project area, said extending Charcot Avenue over I-880 is essential for the city’s growth.

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.

Spearheaded by SJ Councilwoman Magdalena Carrasco, the group will work on ways to remedy pandemic-related health disparities.