Palo Alto eyes upgrades for car-free California Avenue
Dec 19, 2024 · California Avenue will finally get some love next month, when Palo Alto’s contractors start painting two-way bike lanes, implementing colored paving and installing planters at the entrance points of the eclectic retail district that expelled cars and welcomed dining tents during the early days of pandemic. The suite of improvements comprises just the first in...
San Jose police recruit died by suicide with city gun
Dec 24, 2024 · A San Jose police academy recruit died by suicide using a city-issued handgun in late September — quietly rattling the department and highlighting the risk of arming cadets. The tragedy has also prompted questions about whether higher-ups missed any warning signs.
San Jose officials greenlight hospital expansion
Nov 20, 2024 · No one at the packed San Jose City Council meeting wanted the West Valley hospital to close or miss its seismic retrofit deadline, but numerous residents wanted city officials to hear their concerns about the company that owns the hospital. The San Jose City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the environmental impact report...
Santa Clara County launches TRUST direct crisis hotline
Nov 16, 2024 · County officials — overlooking families’ calls for a direct line — initially funneled calls for TRUST through the 988 suicide and crisis helpline, putting people through phone trees, forcing them to endure lengthy holds or rerouting callers who didn’t have a 408 area code.Advocates said they heard complaints from some people who were told to call the police and weren’t connected with ...
San Jose Politics & Government News - San José Spotlight
4 days ago · The CEO of San Jose’s recycling hauler was federally charged for allegedly bribing former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and her boyfriend. California Waste Solutions CEO David Duong and his son, Andy, who also works for the company, are accused of paying $95,000 in bribes to Thao and her partner, Andre Jones.
San Jose expands paid family leave to attract police, workers
Oct 29, 2024 · More than 1,000 officers with San Jose’s police union will no longer have limited hours of parental leave to spend with family. City officials have expanded the existing 40 hours of paid leave for workers to 320 hours, with all of San Jose’s major unions becoming eligible as of Oct. 22 — including officers with the San Jose Police Department.
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D8 San Jose Councilman Domingo Candelas headed to victory
In a heated fight for reelection, San Jose Councilmember Domingo Candelas appears to be headed for another four years on the city council. As of 5 p.m. Friday, incumbent Candelas is leading his opponent, San Jose police Sgt. Tam Truong, with 55.1% of the vote, or 15,866 votes. Truong trails with 44.8% of the vote,...
Santa Clara electricity rates are going up - San José Spotlight
Dec 2, 2024 · Santa Clara residents will see their electricity bill inch upward in the next year, as the city works on improving its power grid. While much of Silicon Valley relies on Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the vast majority of Santa Clara residents get power from Silicon Valley Power.
Campbell hotel program to support homeless residents
Dec 7, 2024 · Campbell’s program goes a step further than similar services nearby. Los Gatos homeless residents can only stay in a hotel during cold, rainy weather or when there’s bad air quality. Unhoused residents with disruptive behavioral health issues aren’t allowed in the town’s program, which serves more than 15 people, and doesn’t have extensive support services.