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08/22/2023
The power dynamic between San Jose’s two political factions is shifting. For the first time in years, labor has the upper hand over business interests—and some believe it'll stay that way.

08/01/2023
A North San Jose parcel previously planned for a hotel is being eyed for a large manufacturing space. The San Jose City Council will consider approving a plan on Aug. 8 to build a manufacturing and light assembly facility.

07/31/2023
Pamela Campos grew up in a home shared by four families until hers could afford their own house. Now, Campos is entering the District 2 San Jose City Council race to tackle that same problem of overcrowding head on.

07/27/2023
A San Jose City Hall denizen is running to replace her boss for the southside council seat. Vanessa Sandoval, chief of staff for Councilmember Sergio Jimenez, has joined the race to represent District 2.

07/03/2023
Alex Shoor began working in San Jose city politics more than a decade ago. Now, he's moving his political agenda forward by running for office.

06/15/2023
A San Jose developer’s plan to build up to 850 homes and a large commercial space near Berryessa BART received the green light from the San Jose City Council, but not before a debate about whether the city should be stricter with density and affordable housing requirements when considering new development proposals.

05/22/2023
South San Jose is where resident Babu Prasad raised his children, established his first business and bought his first house. Now it’s where he’s running for office. Prasad hopes to replace San Jose Councilmember Sergio Jimenez, who leaves office in 2024.

05/11/2023
The San Jose City Council is considering whether to prohibit elected officials and their staff from working on independent expenditure committees that raise money for local races. This move comes after some questioned the extracurricular political activities of Jim Reed, former Mayor Sam Liccardo’s chief of staff.

05/10/2023
The San Jose City Council unanimously approved plans this week for an advanced manufacturing facility and data centers, adding to the growing hub of tech facilities and workplaces in North San Jose.

05/04/2023
The San Jose City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to loosen regulations for how often San Jose Clean Energy—which provides renewable power to approximately 350,000 customers—can increase rates.

04/20/2023
The San Jose Neighborhoods Commission is on pause, for now. The City Council voted unanimously to suspend the commission until it can come up with a better model to attract and retain commissioners.

04/18/2023
A proposed downtown San Jose landmark may have a new home after years of deliberation. The promoters of the "The Breeze of Innovation"—a design that would use hundreds of swaying rods powered by wind to light up at night atop a viewing platform and cafe—want to built its landmark at Plaza de Cesar Chavez. The San Jose City Council unanimously agreed to study whether the proposed location works and to create a master plan to improve the park.

04/14/2023
The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, or COPA, is coming to the city council in late April, but it seems the long-debated policy will not have enough votes to pass.

04/14/2023
Providing a fun and safe experience for visitors coming to downtown San Jose are top priorities in a new proposal for an entertainment district in the urban core. Leading this development effort is real estate mogul Gary Dillabough.

04/12/2023
The San Jose City Council voted unanimously to waive more than $1 million in fees and marketing dollars for Spirit Airlines as the company takes off at San Jose Mineta International Airport.

04/11/2023
San Jose wants to loosen wage theft requirements to allow more contractors to work for the city, but the idea isn’t sitting well with some members of the City Council.

03/28/2023
Controversial plans for a Buddhist temple years in the making are moving forward in San Jose's Evergreen neighborhood. Following a three-hour discussion Tuesday, the San Jose City Council unanimously approved the development of the nearly 14,000 square-foot Wat Khmer Kampuchea Krom Temple.

02/28/2023
Walking along San Carlos Street, it's hard to miss the string of antique shops that have survived in an area once known as “Antiques Row.” These nostalgic shops may become a distant memory depending on a San Jose City Council vote to annex a portion of West San Carlos Street.

02/18/2023
Early signs point to a shift toward pro-labor politics in San Jose after the actions of several councilmembers resulted in a contractor reversing position to earn a multimillion-dollar agreement.