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New data shows the number of unhoused residents has hardly budged since 2023 — though more of them are sheltered.
Downtown nightlife venues with ties to San Jose’s political elite have flouted city regulations by staying open past midnight ...
More than 4,000 San Jose employees are asking for a raise -- but the city has yet to come close to meeting their demands.
An article about San Jose’s first subdivision to meet green standards misstated the cost of solar panel permits for two Pinn Brothers Fine Homes developments in San Jose. The permits cost $266 ...
In a region known for NIMBYism, San Jose is one of the only cities with the politics to build dense housing by rezoning the sprawl.
Thousands of unionized city employees in San Jose voted overwhelmingly in favor of a three-day strike, representatives of the union confirmed at a press conference in front of City Hall on Monday.
Two unions representing around 4,500 San Jose employees voted to authorize a three-day, mid-August strike, ramping up pressure on the mayor and city council to support higher wages for its workers ...
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says Tuesday’s city council vote is about the city’s ability to create a utility company, and it’s the first of many steps in the process.
Low homicide clearance rates can erode public trust in law enforcement and raise questions about public safety. San Jose has been at 100% for three years.
Post-pandemic pressures are compounding stresses cities were already facing, leading to the hollowing out of some American cities.
Half of the San Jose City Council's seats -- all the even-numbered districts -- are up for election this cycle, as well as Mayor Matt Mahan's seat. Districts 2 and 6 are open seats, with current ...
The city council this week unanimously approved a lateral hiring bonus of $10,000 for officers who come to San Jose from another police department. The goal is to incentivize more experienced ...