To no one’s surprise, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has secured another four years in office. Mahan decisively won his bid for reelection with a commanding lead Tuesday — securing more than 87% of the vote. He beat Tyrone Wade, a retired marriage and family crisis counselor, who unsuccessfully challenged former Mayor Sam Liccardo in 2018. Mahan’s election...
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San Jose Councilmember Candelas leads in early results for District 8
San Jose Councilmember Domingo Candelas is celebrating his election lead in early returns. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, the incumbent is leading the race for the District 8 seat on the San Jose City Council with 39.4% of the vote. Tam Truong is in second with 32.5% of the vote, Sukhdev Bainiwal is trailing with...
San Jose councilmember trails political rival
A South San Jose councilmember who snagged a seat in a contentious appointment last year is fighting to stay in office — and now it appears he’ll face challenger George Casey in November. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Casey leads with 38.6% of the vote. San Jose Councilmember Arjun Batra has secured 36.6% of the...
In South San Jose council contest, retired officer leads the race
Two frontrunners have emerged in a competitive race to replace San Jose Councilmember Sergio Jimenez in District 2 — with the top two vote-getters advancing to a November runoff to fill the open seat. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, retired Santa Clara County sheriff deputy Joe Lopez leads his three rivals with 35% of the...
San Jose D4 councilmember appears to win reelection
Cheers erupted at councilmember David Cohen’s viewing party as early results showed him with a large lead. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Cohen is leading his challenger with 58.5% of the vote. The sole challenger in the race, former San Jose District 4 Councilmember Kansen Chu, has 41.4% of the vote. The individual with the...
Michael Mulcahy leads District 6 San Jose City Council race
A prominent investor in Willow Glen appears to be ahead in an open San Jose city council race in early election returns. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, real estate investor Michael Mulcahy leads a field of four candidates with roughly 39.2% of the vote. He is trailed by Olivia Navarro, an insurance agent and political...
San Jose cuts cost of safe parking site in half
San Jose officials say they’ve found a way to cut the cost of a $16 million safe parking site for homeless residents in half, just months before it opens. City leaders announced Thursday a redesigned safe parking site planned for 1300 Berryessa Road that will offer sanctuary and services to homeless residents living in their RVs...
San Jose ranks among best places to live in U.S.
San Jose has been named one of the best places to live for quality of life, and some are asking how that happened. The U.S. News and World Report ranking for the 25 best places to live puts San Jose in the No. 4 spot. The ranking, published last week, is based on a wide...
San Jose could fast-track homeless housing under state bill
Legislation to streamline homeless housing development is making its way through the state Senate. State Sen. Josh Becker has introduced Senate Bill 1395 to speed up the time it takes to build temporary housing in California. Becker is gathering support for his proposed legislation and came to San Jose on Monday to share his vision...
San Jose homeless residents on Microsoft land worry about sweep
About 40 homeless people are tucked away on a small parcel of land adjacent to busy Highway 237. The encampment sits around the same location where Microsoft plans to construct two data centers in San Jose near the Milpitas border. The unhoused residents said a Caltrans worker tipped them off to a looming sweep. Officials...