December 4, 2019 San Jose Puts Property Transfer Tax on March Primary Ballot By Nicholas Chan If voters pass the measure, it would take effect on July 1, 2020, and generate up to $70 million a year for the city general fund. Read More 15
December 10, 2018 San Jose Considers New Safety Regulations for E-Scooters By Evan Bell Mayor Sam Liccardo has proposed new regulations to rein in how electronic scooter companies operate in the city. Read More 9
October 26, 2018 Transgender Activists, Allies in Silicon Valley Protest Trump Policy: ‘We Will Not be Erased’ By Jennifer Wadsworth South Bay trans advocates joined a nationwide campaign protesting a Trump administration proposal to narrow the definition of gender. Read More 8
October 2, 2018 San Jose May Move Mayoral Races to Presidential Election Years to Boost Voter Turnout By Silicon Valley Newsroom Sam Liccardo would hold his seat for another two years if the city moves its mayoral races to coincide with presidential elections. Read More 7
November 30, 2017 San Jose Punts on Relocating Columbus Statue Until 2018 By Satvir Saini San Jose officials announced Wednesday that Christopher Columbus will likely spend one last holiday season at City Hall. Read More 15
October 10, 2017 Should San Jose Limit Rent Hikes for Struggling Small Businesses? By Jennifer Wadsworth A local community leader wants San Jose to explore ways to limit rent increases for struggling mom-and-pop businesses. Read More 6
September 11, 2017 City Council to Discuss San Jose Water Company’s Overbilling By Jennifer Wadsworth The investor-owned water company that serves about half of Santa Clara County owes a fortune to ratepayers. The only question is: how much? Read More 7
March 15, 2016 San Jose Rules Committee to Discuss Pot Laws, Rent Control By Jennifer Wadsworth San Jose’s Rules Committee will consider a proposal by Councilman Ash Kalra to revise its medical marijuana ordinance. Read More 9
March 2, 2016 Rules Committee Considers Library Fee Amnesty Program By Jennifer Wadsworth Councilman Pierluigi Oliverio wants to give San Jose library patrons—who collectively owe $6.8 million in late fees—a fresh start. Read More 6
January 19, 2016 San Jose Considers Impartial Review of Citywide Tax Measure By Jennifer Wadsworth Two San Jose City Council members have called for an unbiased review of a citywide tax measure that was filed last week and is angling for the 2016 ballot. Read More 7