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San Jose Ordered To Divulge Missing Details About Withheld Records
The city revealed it’s withholding more than 300 records but refused to divulge the senders, receivers or even the general subject matter.
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San Jose Could Face Audit Over Homeless Funds
A California legislator is questioning whether San Jose is wasting millions of dollars in state and federal monies.
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San Jose Can't Decide Who Should Use Safe Parking Site
Councilmembers debated who should be permitted to use the site once it opens in January.
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Why Test Scores Are Plummeting At San Jose Schools
Even in Santa Clara County school districts that saw test scores rise, learning loss crept into particular disciplines like math.
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Milpitas Workers Bullied By Former Official
The city’s mishandling of the public records request prompted angry emails from Vice Mayor Montano and City Attorney Madnawat.
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Santa Clara County Education Board Rushes To Fill Seat
Advocates say the board’s tight deadline for applicants raises concerns over whether there is sufficient time to vet qualified candidates.
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San Jose Wants To Double Pot Shops To Increase Revenue
The goal is to enable dispensaries clustered in East San Jose to move into other areas and increase business licenses from 16 to 37.
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LIVE BLOG: Voting Underway In Santa Clara County
After a heated election season in Silicon Valley, voters headed to the polls.
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Silicon Valley Inmates Have Complex Path To Early Release
After three years in prison, Joseph Vejar wasn’t used to getting good news.
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Fact Check: Silicon Valley Candidate Falsely Linked To Donald Trump
Mudslinging is nothing new in local politics.
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Did Santa Clara County Violate State Law With CEO Appointment?
The Santa Clara County Board did not publicly report the action to appoint County Counsel James Williams until two weeks later.
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Reader Panel: San Jose Voters Prepare For Election Day
San José Spotlight hosted its fifth panel of six readers to hear their thoughts on the election overall.
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Dozens Of San Jose Commission Seats Are Empty
San Jose’s 25 active commissions need 289 commissioners, and 59 seats are vacant.
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Mysterious Group Wants To ‘Take Back San Jose'
The goals are to find solutions for neighborhood problems, prevent wasteful spending and encourage residents to be civically engaged.
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Former Santa Clara County Sheriff Found Guilty Of Corruption
A civil jury has found former Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith guilty of six corruption and willful misconduct charges.
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San Jose Faces Decades Of City Hall Debt
The city still owes roughly $413 million as of Nov. 1, having paid off about $355 million.
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Silicon Valley Leaders Condemn Race-Baiting Election Ads
Community groups rallied in front of San Jose City Hall to condemn racist dog whistles and baseless claims made in mailers.
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Santa Clara Council Scuffles Over Censuring Mayor
A call to censure Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor set off heated arguments and sent accusations flying.
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Cordell: Valley Water Director's Treatment Of Staff Can't Be Ignored
The report is damning.
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49ers Spend Millions To Sack Santa Clara Mayor
The team has spent nearly $3.8 million supporting or opposing candidates in this year’s contests.
