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Top San Jose news: UPS hijacker killed after police chase; mayor to explore PG&E alternatives; more

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Published on October 18, 2019
Top San Jose news: UPS hijacker killed after police chase; mayor to explore PG&E alternatives; morePhoto: Don DeBold/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in San Jose.

UPS truck hijacker killed after San Jose police pursuit, standoff

San Jose police lawfully shot an armed man who carjacked and kidnapped a UPS driver in his truck, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said in a report released Thursday.

Read the full story on NBC LA.

San Jose without PG&E? Mayor wants to explore city-owned utilities

San Jose is part of a growing movement of cities and entities across the country looking for alternatives to investor-owned utilities.

Read the full story on Mercury News.

Big venue manager plans to revive downtown San Jose Armory site with array of events, artists

Non Plus Ultra has struck a deal with Urban Community, a development firm led by Gary Dillabough and Jeff Arrillaga.

Read the full story on Mercury News.

After grassroots organizing, San Jose recognizes Chicano murals as historic sites

For the first time, Chicano murals will enter the city's Historic Resources Inventory, which is mostly composed of architecturally significant homes.

Read the full story on KQED Arts.


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