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San Jose leaders toss public hearings for infill development

San Jose officials are aggressively moving forward with filling housing gaps in existing neighborhoods, but experts say the proposal needs to go further. The City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve the strategy known as infill housing, following housing department officials identifying barriers on residential developments and finding opportunities for San Jose to reach...

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San Jose councilman gets early jump on the job

San Jose Councilmember-elect George Casey is starting his job a couple of weeks early. He stepped into his new position before his other colleagues Michael Mulcahy and Pamela Campos, who won their elections in District 6 and 2 respectively, because the District 10 seat had been filled by appointment in January 2023. Casey attended his...

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San Jose cyclists unhappy with traffic safety barriers

Traffic safety improvements meant to protect San Jose and Los Gatos may have actually made cycling on a busy road more dangerous, bicycle riders said. San Jose transportation department workers recently added plastic barriers known as “bollards” along Los Gatos Almaden Road to protect cyclists in the bike lane from reckless drivers. City leaders made...

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San Jose demand for senior meals underestimated cost

San Jose temporarily limited meals for older adults at city community centers in early December amid a budget shortfall — a move that left recipients flustered. The San Jose Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services is responsible for administering meals through the Senior Nutrition Program at 13 community centers across the city. Its meals...

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San Jose mayor challenges Newsom’s vision for state

The mayor of Northern California’s largest city has sized up Gov. Gavin Newsom more and more in the past year — building his statewide profile as a centrist foil for other Democrats in the process. But when, if ever, will the state be ready for Gov. Mayor Matt Mahan? Articulate, young and always camera-ready, Mahan...