The outlook on the availability of affordable housing in San Jose was grim even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Still, Katherine Harasz of the Santa Clara County Housing Authority found a way to get as many people as she could housed. “Just seeing people enjoy a new park or seeing...
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Chavez: The prosecutor Gov. Newsom should appoint as attorney general
When Jeff Rosen first ran for Santa Clara County District Attorney in 2010, I did not endorse him. He won. When I first ran for county supervisor in 2013, he did not endorse me. I won. Jeff and I are not natural political allies. We’re a bit of an odd...
Where should San Jose build affordable housing?
Most San Jose residents support affordable housing—but there’s less agreement on where to put it. Almost every precinct in the...
Gunshot detection technology is ready for testing in San Jose
San Jose is ready to launch its gunshot detection pilot program with hopes of decreasing crime in the Cadillac Winchester...
South Bay education leaders: Teachers need vaccines faster
Santa Clara County education leaders are advocating for teachers to get vaccinated before they step foot inside a classroom —...
San Jose mayor celebrates school reopenings as critics fight back
Mayor Sam Liccardo claimed a political victory when the San Jose Unified School District announced recently it would reopen for indoor instruction...