San Jose Honors Former City Attorney

The conference room behind the San Jose City Council chambers is now named after a local giant—former City Attorney Rick Doyle.

San Jose Overuses Consultants—And The Mayor Says Enough

The outgoing mayor said he’s fed up.

UPDATE: San Jose Council Votes To Give Police Auditor More Power

The move will help establish an investigative team to probe police misconduct complaints independently of the San Jose Police Department.

UPDATE: San Jose Sets Stricter Rules For Future Billboards

San Jose has new requirements to build billboards in the city, but it's unclear when the advertisements will pop up.

How San Jose's New Policymakers Prepare For City Hall

The incoming San Jose mayor and councilmembers agree on one thing.

Cupertino Elects First Gay Councilmember

J.R. Fruen, an attorney and third-generation Cupertino resident, won a seat on the Cupertino City Council in a crowded race.

Sunnyvale Candidate Wins Election With A Single Vote

Murali Srinivasan won the race for the open District 3 Sunnyvale City Council seat by the slimmest of margins.

Perry: Housing Lessons From The 2022 Elections

The 2022 elections in San Jose taught us once again that candidates fail to address the housing and homelessness issue at their peril.

San Jose Leaders Lobby For Transparency In Homeless Spending

San Jose officials want to make it easier for residents to track how the city is spending money on its growing homelessness crisis.

San Jose Tees Up Massive Golf Course Development

The San Jose City Council has opened the door for a developer who wants to build thousands of homes on a massive former golf course.

Silicon Valley Officials Shut Down Their Twitter Accounts

Santa Clara County DA Rosen noted the recent takeover by Elon Musk has resulted in an “explosion of hate speech.”

What's Next In San Jose's Hotly-Debated Council Appointment Process?

The pursuit to find who will fill two San Jose City Council vacancies is on, and time is short.

Santa Clara County Official Raises Six Figures To Run For Congress—Someday

Some observers say the ongoing donations could create potential conflicts of interest for Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian.

Convicted Santa Clara County Sheriff Keeps Retirement Benefits

Some local leaders say she doesn’t deserve it.

With One Election Over, San Jose Politicos Look To The Next

It's deja vu in San Jose politics.

UPDATE: Santa Clara County Sheriff Starts—One Month Early

“I’m very excited about this and the organization is excited about moving forward.”

Santa Clara County Sheriff Starts—One Month Early

Santa Clara County Sheriff-elect Bob Jonsen said he’s ready to take on his new job.

UPDATE: San Jose Council To Appoint Two Members Amid Backlash

Cheers, boos, middle fingers and the banging of a gavel filled the San Jose City Council chambers on Monday night.

San Jose Launches Portal Of Police Misconduct Records

San Jose is hoping to make it easier for the public to unearth police misconduct records.

Santa Clara DA Announces Office's Exit From Twitter

District Attorney Jeff Rosen says his office is leaving the popular social media platform due to "explosion of hate speech."

Should San Jose Appoint Councilmembers Or Hold A Special Election?

Two seats will soon be vacant on the San Jose City Council—and those in power are debating how to fill them.

Op-Ed: Speaker Pelosi Is Stepping Down, But Her Legacy Remains

Operating within the narrowest of majorities, she has led our caucus through some of our most historic votes and greatest victories.

New San Jose Mayor Must Work With An Opposing Majority

San Jose Mayor-elect Matt Mahan now faces another daunting task with his new job: working with people who didn’t think he could lead.

How Cindy Chavez Lost The San Jose Mayor's Race

Cindy Chavez conceded defeat last week short by roughly 6,000 votes, sending Matt Mahan to the mayor’s office at City Hall.

San Jose Landowners Stir Up Coyote Valley Concerns

Environmental groups are raising alarms over the potential project.

East San Jose Councilmember Ousted By Newcomer

Challenger Bien Doan has claimed victory in the San Jose City Council District 7 race.

Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor Declares Reelection Victory

“I thank Santa Clarans who gave me their vote and sent a message that our city is not for sale,” Gillmor said in a statement.

UPDATE: San Jose Works To Fill Two Vacant Council Seats

San Jose will see a stunning shakeup next year with seven new faces on the City Council.

Chavez Concedes, Matt Mahan Will Be San Jose Mayor

“What unites us as a city is much more powerful than any divisions from a political contest.”

The People At The Center Of Santa Clara County's Concealed Gun Scandal

San José Spotlight has compiled a list of permit recipients for whom prosecutors filed exhibits in Smith’s corruption case.

Sylvia Arenas Wins Race For Santa Clara County Supervisor

For the first time in 25 years, a Democratic candidate will represent the rural and more conservative District 1 seat.

Why Some San Jose Residents Didn't Vote In Midterm Election

Some residents say voting wasn’t important enough to compete with post-pandemic life.

Santa Clara County Violated State Law, Could Face Lawsuit

Santa Clara County District Attorney Rosen is demanding the Board of Supervisors revote on its appointment of a new county executive.

San Jose Ordered To Divulge Missing Details About Withheld Records

The city revealed it’s withholding more than 300 records but refused to divulge the senders, receivers or even the general subject matter.

San Jose Could Face Audit Over Homeless Funds

A California legislator is questioning whether San Jose is wasting millions of dollars in state and federal monies.

Milpitas Workers Bullied By Former Official

The city’s mishandling of the public records request prompted angry emails from Vice Mayor Montano and City Attorney Madnawat.

Campbell Election 2022 Results: Jonsen Leads Sheriff's Race

The polls are closed and voters have had their say on state and local races.

LIVE BLOG: Voting Underway In Santa Clara County

After a heated election season in Silicon Valley, voters headed to the polls.

Fact Check: Silicon Valley Candidate Falsely Linked To Donald Trump

Mudslinging is nothing new in local politics.

Did Santa Clara County Violate State Law With CEO Appointment?

The Santa Clara County Board did not publicly report the action to appoint County Counsel James Williams until two weeks later.