San Jose leaders are moving toward a resolution with union leaders in an attempt to stop the biggest planned strike of city workers in recent history. Two of the city’s largest unions may reach a deal by Monday morning — 24 hours before the three-day strike is set to begin on Aug. 15. Staff Up...
San Jose has hundreds of vacancies but barely hiring
As San Jose braces for what could be largest strike by employees in 40 years, an examination of the city’s 800 job vacancies reveals that only a fraction are open for applicants. City officials say this is intentional and strategic – prioritizing the most important positions to fill first. But union leaders say some of...
Silicon Valley Black cultural center receives funding boost
As Silicon Valley’s Black population continues to shrink, local leaders are celebrating a decades-long effort with a new cultural center to honor the history and contributions of Black residents. The Silicon Valley African American Cultural Center is slated to open its doors in 2027, with the help of $3 million in state funds thanks to the...
San Jose is failing on promise to add more police officers
San Jose is off to a slow start staffing up the police department since Mayor Matt Mahan took office in January. Filling dozens of empty vacancies at the San Jose Police Department has been a long term goal for Mahan dating back to his time on the campaign trail. But so far it’s been an uphill...
DoorDash Kitchens in San Jose offers dine-in options
DoorDash Kitchens’ new San Jose location has evolved to become a fast-food restaurant as well as a delivery service. Although it initially resembled a ghost kitchen, DoorDash Kitchens now offers dine-in services at the Plant Shopping Center on Curtner Avenue. The location, which had its soft opening in May and officially opened on July 31,...
Former San Jose staffer enters District 10 race to unseat ex-boss
Former city employee Nooran Bayzaie was considering a run for the District 10 San Jose City Council seat when his boss and sitting councilmember fired him. Bayzaie, 22, most recently worked as a legislative and policy aide for District 10 Councilmember Arjun Batra. Bayzaie said he was let go a couple of weeks ago, the...
Condos eyed for former historic home site in West San Jose
A plan to build 14 condominiums in West San Jose, including two inside a reconstructed replica of a historic home, is moving forward. The San Jose Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposal from Los Altos-based Edge Development Group Aug. 9 to build the “townhome-style” condos on a 0.63-acre lot at 4146 Mitzi Drive, at the...
UPDATE: San Jose plans land annex for dozens of townhomes
San Jose officials are clearing a path for a developer to build more than 40 homes near a county medical center on the west side of the city. The True Life Companies, a Denver-based developer, is proposing to demolish 14 residential buildings which contain 30 rental homes to make way for 41 townhomes and 17...
San Jose leaders woo unions back to the bargaining table
San Jose leaders have a new offer for two main labor unions in a desperate attempt to stop the largest planned strike of city workers in recent history. The union has agreed to come back to the negotiating table—but it may be too little, too late. The mediation is planned for tomorrow afternoon for IFTPE...
San Jose animal shelter, city services brace for strike threat
If a deal is not struck between San Jose and thousands of its employees this week, its services will be in jeopardy, including the care of hundreds of animals. Mayor Matt Mahan floated the possibility of shutting down the San Jose Animal Care Center, a landing spot for hundreds of household pets looking for a...