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How San Jose lawmaker’s bill could curb workplace violence

Manuel Huizar, a 24-year-old San Jose Safeway employee, was fatally shot by shoplifters last year. In April, Home...

DoorDash ghost kitchen turns San Jose into testing ground

An opportunity to try new restaurant menus beyond a brick and mortar location is a hot concept in...

San Jose limiting public’s access to city records

San Jose is abandoning its commitment to transparency by adopting controversial protocols to limit public access to city records while...

San Jose officials address ‘racist’ Cinco de Mayo policing

San Jose officials are looking to make amends following what state officials have called a racist handling of...

The Podlight

San Jose’s fight over affordable housing funds

A fight over San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's plan to divert funding from affordable housing to create more shelters and short-term solutions is heating up. Co-host Nick Preciado speaks with two housing leaders, Sandy Perry and Delma Hernandez, to understand the plan's implications.

Latest Opinion

Hsueh: Investing in the future of water

Hsueh: Investing in the future of water

As a former Valley Water engineer and current board member, I have tremendous appreciation for people who build and maintain our infrastructure. Every day, Valley Water employees manage and operate our agency’s complex and integrated water supply system, including dams, reservoirs, pipelines, levees, pump stations, treatment plants and recycled water facilities. Much of this water supply infrastructure is close to 60 years old. That’s why Valley Water is working on several capital improvements projects to ensure each facility functions as intended. I’d like to highlight a few of the infrastructure projects currently underway. Since 2015, Valley Water has significantly upgraded the...