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Thieves escape in cars from stealing cannabis from a dispensary

San Jose police’s failure to stop cannabis robbery fuels fight over fees

San Jose cannabis entrepreneurs say police don’t care about protecting their property, and a shocking video appears to validate their frustrations. Security camera footage obtained by San José Spotlight shows three getaway cars easily maneuvering around two San Jose Police Department vehicles and escaping unscathed after suspects robbed Exotix, a South San Jose weed shop...

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Flooded river by building.

San Jose mayor touts plan to end homelessness

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has a plan for the city’s homeless residents, ranging from temporary housing to encampment clearings, but the budget may not be able to support it. Mahan plans to push for more temporary housing, camp sweeps and a program that reconnects homeless people to their families as part of budget discussions for...

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Will San Jose require drug testing for cash assistance?

San Jose’s top political leader supports the idea of drug testing people who receive public assistance — a controversial measure just approved by San Francisco voters and widely lambasted by progressives across the Bay Area. But despite success from San Francisco, it’s unlikely South Bay residents will see a similar policy any time soon. That’s...

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The SAP Center in San Jose where the Sharks hockey team plays

San Jose Sharks sued over child sex abuse cover-up

A recently filed lawsuit claims Sharks Sports & Entertainment covered up a Jr. Sharks coach’s alleged grooming and sexual abuse of child hockey players. At the center of the allegations is Kevin Whitmer, a former San Jose Jr. Sharks hockey coach who the lawsuit accuses of inappropriately touching players under the guise of medical evaluations,...

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San Jose mayor glides into four more years

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 trails political rival

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...

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San Jose D4 councilmember appears to win reelection

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...