Sunnyvale council diversity reflects city’s residents
Dec 13, 2024 · The Sunnyvale City Council is about to see a demographic shift that will make its representation more reflective of the city’s population. The city will have a female majority on council with the election of Eileen Le in District 6 and Charlsie Chang in District 4, along with Councilmember Alysa Cisneros’ reelection in District 2 and sitting Councilmember Linda Sell.
Santa Clara County concealed carry permits will cost more
Dec 10, 2024 · Santa Clara County gun owners will have to pay more for concealed carry weapons licenses — and threats of lawsuits are already rolling in. The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved Sheriff Bob Jonsen’s proposal to hike the fees for new civilian licenses from $662 to $976.
From San Jose to D.C.: How Sam Liccardo is getting ready
Dec 13, 2024 · Add one more person to the list of employers feeling the Bay Area’s cost of living pains: An incoming Silicon Valley congressman looking for legislative staff and office space. Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo will be the region’s first new congressman in decades, and he’s at the early stages of building his teams to...
Affordable housing preserved for East San Jose families
Dec 9, 2024 · An affordable housing group is celebrating its biggest win to date after San Jose officials approved the permanent preservation of 18 homes. The South Bay Community Land Trust has spent nearly two years engaging with residents, city leaders and the landlords at 1718, 1724 and 1730 Virginia Ave. in an effort to purchase the apartments and retain their affordability for renters on very low incomes.
San Jose leaders approve scaled-down El Paseo redevelopment
Dec 11, 2024 · Jones served as District 1 councilmember from 2014 to 2022 and as vice mayor starting in 2019. He voted for the original El Paseo de Saratoga plan, which included 150 affordable apartments among the 994 total proposed.When the modified plan with only 38 affordable homes came back before the council on Tuesday, Jones told city leaders he was profoundly disappointed to see so many affordable ...
East San Jose business district gets grant to beautify area
The Mexican Heritage Plaza celebrated its 25th anniversary ahead of Wednesday’s grant announcement. While the gateway structure is a benefit to the community’s efforts, representatives with the plaza’s School of Arts and Culture said they are still fundraising to fully establish La Avenida.. Plans are underway to build at least 100 homes near the plaza, a Gardner Health Services facility ...
Google gives San Jose $5M for community benefits
Dec 20, 2024 · San Jose has received another infusion of cash from Google, adding to the community benefits pot. The San Jose City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a $5 million payment from the tech company as part of its community benefits agreement in the Downtown West project.About $4.25 million will be put into the Community Stabilization and Opportunity Pathways Fund and distributed through a ...
Santa Clara County education leader accused of malfeasance
Dec 11, 2024 · Santa Clara County’s top educator says a series of investigations into his ousted predecessor have revealed even more issues — beyond major allegations of misspending public funds and malfeasance — and now the findings are being turned over to authorities. Former superintendent Dr. Mary Ann Dewan faces “deeply concerning” accusations of wrongdoing, according to a...
San Jose university students still battling homelessness
Dec 18, 2024 · With state support from a higher education student housing grant, Jean said the university offered 124 below-market-rate student beds in its new Spartan Village this fall and plans to expand capacity to 535 by spring 2026.. Jean said although these types of housing assistance can make a major difference, housing insecurity remains a serious issue for San Jose State University students.
San Jose starts ban on RV street parking - San José Spotlight
4 days ago · San Jose has begun temporarily banning RVs in designated areas across the city this week. Under a $3.3 million pilot program, Oversized and Lived-In Vehicle Enforcement (OLIVE), the city has chosen 30 temporary tow-away zones to clear RVs for street sweeping and cleanup throughout this year. It will establish a new temporary tow-away zone every week.