A crowd forms around Sam Liccardo in Palo Alto. In a few moments, beaming volunteers will deploy to knock on doors and make the case for San Jose’s former mayor as their next congressmember. But the microphone is on the fritz when it’s time for Liccardo to give a pep-talk. He doesn’t need it anyway....
Fact check: San Jose congressional candidate’s cop claims disputed
San Jose police staffing levels have become a key dispute in Silicon Valley’s hottest and most unusual election. In a recent campaign TV ad, Congressional District 16 candidate and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo boasts of adding 200 police officers while representing the city. But the city’s police union and state Assemblymember Ash Kalra,...
Election 2024: D10 San Jose official says he has more to do
San Jose Councilmember Arjun Batra’s interest lies in identifying the perceived weaknesses in the city’s systems — and working to fix them. The San Jose City Council appointed Batra to represent District 10 in 2023 after Matt Mahan vacated the seat to become mayor. He is vying for a chance to continue the work he...
Former San Jose mayor gets big boost from Bloomberg
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has dropped $1.5 million into a super PAC supporting his friend Sam Liccardo’s run for Congress. Bloomberg’s recent contributions appeared in the committee Neighbors for Results’ September filings, posted Friday afternoon, bringing his total donations to $2 million. The large contribution adds to the piles of special interest...
San Jose councilmembers team up to lobby city
Terming out of office hasn’t kept San Jose policymakers from sticking around City Hall as paid lobbyists. But the business of swaying former colleagues is becoming a crowded field. Councilmember Sergio Jimenez is jumping into the elected official to lobbyist pipeline. He’s already formed a new consulting firm before terming out of his council seat...
San José Spotlight receives prestigious honor from Santa Clara County
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has commended San José Spotlight for its commitment to providing accurate and critical information on issues affecting county residents. The commendation, presented on Monday by Supervisor Otto Lee, recognizes this news organization’s dedication to empowering residents, boosting transparency and igniting civic engagement. The honor covers San José Spotlight’s...
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Honda: Enough with the dirty tricks, Sam Liccardo
Here’s my message to Sam Liccardo — speak for yourself instead of using your supporters to do your dirty work. You had your longtime supporter, Jonathan Padilla, ask for a recount “on behalf of Evan Low” and it backfired. Now you are using your supporter Ann Ravel and her reputation as a former FEC commissioner...
Robinson: Where is Joe?
Where is Joe? No, not that Joe. Where is Joe Simitian, who lost a runoff spot in Congressional District 16 by five votes and has been uncharacteristically silent on who he supports for the coveted seat. Simitian is in the enviable position of kingmaker as his voters must now choose between the two remaining candidates....
San Jose congressional candidate hit with federal complaint
A federal elections complaint against state Assemblymember Evan Low is intensifying Silicon Valley’s hottest congressional race and putting attention on the political role of nonprofits. A complaint filed over the weekend by former Federal Elections Commission Chair Ann Ravel alleges Low, who is running for Congressional District 16, used the email server and contact list...