How San Jose Mayor Will Tackle Trash, Homelessness And Crime

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said it’s time to “deliver” solutions in America’s 10th largest city.

Can Silicon Valley Congressman Win U.S. Senate Seat?

South Bay Congressman Ro Khanna will need money and big-name backing to come out on top.

Full Transcript: Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg's 2023 State Of The County

“My theme for this year’s State of the County is Building Together.”

UPDATE: Santa Clara County Leader Prioritizes Addressing Mental Illness, Child Care

Santa Clara County is dealing with unaffordable housing, inaccessible child care, homelessness and a mental health crisis.

San Jose Failed To Investigate Cheating Claims Amid Unclear Process

A newly-appointed San Jose councilmember faced allegations of cheating, but the city failed to investigate those claims.

San Jose Vice Mayor: A Friend Or A Foe?

Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei was clear about who should be appointed. And they weren’t Mahan’s candidates.

Santa Clara County Ambulance Service Scrutinized

Santa Clara County will soon solicit a new contract for ambulance services, and one local fire chief is pushing to change the model.

UPDATE: Arjun Batra Wins Last Seat On San Jose City Council

A retired tech worker is San Jose's newest councilmember in District 10 – filling the final vacancy on the dais.

San Jose Mayor Supports Public Records Reform

San Jose is in the process of reviewing, and potentially reforming, how the city complies with the state’s public records law.

UPDATE: Domingo Candelas Is San Jose's Newest Councilmember

From five down to one: After a nine-hour marathon council meeting, San Jose has a new councilmember in District 8: Domingo Candelas.

Silicon Valley Lawmakers Lobby Biden For Federal Storm Aid

Local leaders want federal aid for Santa Clara County residents who've been excluded from financial assistance after the recent storms.

Here's Who San Jose's Mayor Met With In His First Weeks In Office

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan hit the ground running as he took office this month.

San Jose Residents Support A Special Election. Will Lawmakers Change Their Minds?

While newly-elected San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan didn’t say whether he’d make the motion, he will support it.

Allegations Surface Against San Jose Council Hopefuls

Documents obtained by San José Spotlight are raising questions about the character and qualifications of several finalists.

Recycling Hauler Sues San Jose For Discrimination, Contract Violations

California Waste Systems claims San Jose has, for years, failed to address the large amount of garbage that ends up in recycling bins.

San Jose Experiences A ‘Black Exodus'

“People are not going to stay in a place that they don’t have economic opportunity, where their families don’t feel welcome.”

Ex-San Jose Mayor's Public Records Reforms Spark Alarm

The move could limit the public’s access to the inner workings of City Hall.

San Jose Mayor Promised Change But Hired Liccardo Insiders

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s decision to retain workers from Liccardo’s office appears to fly in the face of his campaign promises.

Santa Clara County Shutters Hybrid Meetings—For Now

Santa Clara County is eliminating hybrid committee meetings in favor of an in-person only format.

Here Are The 11 Finalists For Two San Jose Council Seats

Here’s a little about each candidate.

San Jose Changes Rules To Replenish Tree Canopy

San Jose is changing how it manages its shrinking urban canopy after an audit found the city is ineffectively preventing tree loss.

A New Year, A New San Jose Council

The first San Jose City Council meeting of the year feels like the first day of school.

Sunnyvale Gets Sleek New City Hall

Sunnyvale's environmentally conscious and modern City Hall building is nearing completion.

San Jose Lobbyists Skirt Transparency

Some lobbyists failed to divulge details of their meetings, while some provide blanket statements and others simply leave the field blank.

Say Hello To San Jose's New Mayor

“I feel great, I’m ready to get to work.”

Murali Srinivasan Wins Tiebreaker For Sunnyvale City Council

Nearly two months after election day, a winner has finally been named in the Sunnyvale District 3 City Council race.

Here’s Who Could Be Appointed To The San Jose City Council

More than two dozen people have applied for two open seats on the San Jose City Council, some just hours before the midnight deadline.

San Jose Airport Rebrand Ticks Off Commissioners

Members of the San Jose Airport Commission said while airport officials told them of plans to rebrand, this announcement came as a surprise.

Major Silicon Valley Stories To Watch In 2023

This past year has been highly consequential in South Bay politics, and some decisions are laying the groundwork for future changes.

Sunnyvale City Council Race Tied After Second Recount

After a nearly five-day recount and ballot review process, the extraordinary race for a Sunnyvale District 3 City Council seat is now tied.

Santa Clara County DA Refuses To Reinstate Former Employee

The arbitrator found Deputy District Attorney Daniel Chung had used poor judgement in past incidents.

Who's Applying For Two Vacant San Jose City Council Seats?

With less than two weeks to go, a dozen people have applied to become the next councilmember in San Jose's Districts 8 and 10.

Cupertino Leaders Accused Of Berating City Staff

Councilmembers interfered in day-to-day operations and often berated and belittled city workers during council meetings.

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo Reflects On His Legacy

Mayor Sam Liccardo candidly reflected on his biggest regret, toughest moments and legacy as he looks back on eight years as mayor.

2022 In Review: Silicon Valley's Top Political Stories

This year was a tumultuous one for Santa Clara County politics.

Santa Clara Official Cleared Of Verbal Assault Accusations

An investigation has cleared a Santa Clara councilmember accused of verbally assaulting the mayor and another colleague during a meeting.

2022 In Review: San Jose City Council's Major Decisions

San Jose policymakers marked 2022 with major votes that will have lasting impacts for years to come.

Santa Clara County Loses Revenue From Stanford's Property Tax Exemptions

The largest tax exempt entity in Santa Clara County is depriving neighboring cities of much-needed tax revenue, local leaders say.

San Jose Commission To Divvy Up Millions From Google

A select group of San Jose residents have the job of spending about $155 million from Google—and they're ready to get to work.

Sunnyvale City Council Recount Is One For The Ages

The race for a Sunnyvale City Council seat, teetering on a one vote margin, isn't over just yet.