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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for individuals with a disability was 7.6% in 2022, about twice as high as the rate for those without a disability. People with a disability were more likely to work in service occupations, production, transportation, material moving and sales than people without a disability. They...
Op-ed: San Jose leaders hide behind city policy to avoid supporting ceasefire
The gravity of the situation in Gaza and the West Bank is undeniable. Since Oct. 7, 100,000 Palestinians have been killed, reported missing or wounded as a result of Israel’s indiscriminate bombing campaign. About half of those killed are children. A ceasefire is overdue and critical to stop the indiscriminate killing of civilians and ensuring...
Philbrick: How can we stop harassment on public transit?
The train car is empty, but the man sits in the seat right beside you. When you avoid eye contact, he stares too long at you. Brushes his hand against your leg. There is nowhere to go and no one to tell, and suddenly an easy ride home feels increasingly uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. Many...
Klein: Lifesaving care may not arrive in time for Sunnyvale residents
Whether it’s a robbery in progress at a local business, a home with a fire in the kitchen or a resident suffering a heart attack, seconds mean the difference between safety and harm and life and death. We care deeply about everyone we serve. The people who live, work and visit our city deserve the...
Bekele: Preparing San Jose for a future full of electric vehicles
When the San Jose City Council meets on Jan. 30, it will have the opportunity to shape green transportation in our city for decades to come. The council will be voting to update our city’s electric vehicle reach code for multi-family housing developments, which will determine the accessibility and affordability of electric vehicles (EVs) for...
Collins: New housing laws you need to know about
With the new year comes a new set of laws in the housing space that we all need to be aware of as renters, housing providers or homeowners. Several new laws affect both renters and housing providers. Assembly Bill 12 prohibits housing providers from collecting a security deposit that is more than one month’s rent....
Robinson: Niners bring big bucks to Santa Clara despite mayor’s harassment
As the crowd roared, hugged, shouted, cried and exalted the 49ers’ win on Saturday night, I marveled at Levi’s Stadium and the euphoria created inside. Sunday will be just as boisterous as the Niners play for the NFC Championship against the Lions. Despite Mayor Lisa Gillmor, Santa Clara politicians should thank their lucky stars for...
Shoor: We need to upstream public policy
Every week like clockwork, the San Jose City Council needs to study and vote on a new array of policies. Meanwhile, government must quickly respond to a constant fountain of important constituent concerns and events outside its control like natural disasters. It’s no wonder government struggles to get in front of solving problems. Working in...
LaFortune: You will likely never see these ads
These ads were seen digitally more than 145 million times last year. Of those 145 million times, people clicked on the ads to learn more about San Jose 9 million times. For a clear understanding of this scale, 9 million is the populations of Los Angeles, San Diego, Houston and Philadelphia combined. But you probably...
Dewan: FAFSA changes could make it easier for families to get aid for college costs
College costs can be overwhelming, but scholarships, financial aid and grants can help families manage these costs. Each year, many families complete financial aid applications for college to access financial aid. In 2023, 14,937 high school students —more than 62% — in Santa Clara County submitted Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA...