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San Jose Mayor Focuses On Successes During Final Speech
In his last formal address to San Jose, Mayor Sam Liccardo reflected on the city's wins under his leadership over the past eight years.

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In his last formal address to San Jose, Mayor Sam Liccardo reflected on the city's wins under his leadership over the past eight years.

While the move may not be illegal, it could raise questions about Santa Clara City Council candidate Larry McColloch’s character and ethics.
San Jose artists have the opportunity to receive thousands of dollars to bring their creative visions to fruition.
The monthly grant program helps residents pay for asthma inhalers, insulin or EPI pens, and will now include diabetes medication.
The temporary elimination of a cumbersome state test for substitute teachers could help ease the classroom scramble of teachers.
Jamboree Housing Corporation will transform the Pavilion Inn hotel into 39 apartments for people transitioning out of foster care system.
If found guilty, Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith will be removed from office and barred from holding public office in the future.
San Jose is tightening rules around how police officers can use license plate data, hoping to build more trust with residents.
A judge this week ordered the last man living in a massive San Jose homeless camp to move out—with the city's help.
Just last week, Related formed a local political action committee to support Mayor Gillmor as she runs for reelection.
The local Democratic Party is pushing back against the removal of party affiliation language from candidate statements.
The sprawling land once home to hundreds of San Jose homeless residents sits mostly empty this week.
About 40% of Santa Clara County’s homeless are senior citizens aged 55 year or older.
The association's vision was about a fully inclusive downtown in which independent operators could build livelihoods and thrive.
San Jose libraries are on the verge of receiving major upgrades.
Swimply connects homeowners with those seeking a backyard oasis.
If you are looking for pineapple curry or dislike spicy foods, Khaosan Thai may not be the place for you.
The debate between the San Jose mayoral candidates is more than just business versus labor.
San Jose's next mayor must be someone we can count on to protect our neighborhoods and families.
An Alviso man is suing San Jose over its approval of a developer's plans to build a hotel in the neighborhood.