San Jose Mayor Invites Newsom's CHP Fentanyl Crackdown Partnership Amid Staffing Shortages; SF Questions Controversial Stops in SF
Newsom says SF has success in its partnership with the California Highway Patrol to crack down on fentanyl. San Jose's mayor expressed interest in similar assistance, but will Mayor Mahan's tune change with concerns about controversial traffic stops?
San Jose Police Reform Sparks Outrage as Suspended Cops Remain on Duty Due to Staffing Shortages
A controversial new policy allows San Jose police officers facing suspension for misconduct to continue working while receiving a pay cut, raising questions about accountability and transparency.
Santa Clara Council Divided, Embattled Councilmember Becker Stays For Now
Amid ongoing legal drama and growing tension, Santa Clara Councilmember Anthony Becker remains in his position as fellow councilmembers debate his future. The outcome of Becker's case remains uncertain, and its impact on Santa Clara's political landscape is undeniable.
San Jose's Budget Battle: Homelessness and Policing Amid 2023 Surplus and 2024 Looming Shortfall
San Jose faces a contentious debate over its $5 billion budget as Mayor Matt Mahan champions a "back-to-basics" approach for homelessness and policing, amid political divide and economic challenges.
Pointing Firearm At Civilians Is Not Use of Force, Says Beleaguered San Jose Police Department
San Jose Police Department (SJPD) is facing criticism for categorizing pointing a firearm at civilians as a "procedure" issue rather than a use of force, which critics argue minimizes the seriousness of such incidents.
San Jose Councilmember to Stay in Homeless Shelter Overnight in Challenge from Former Homeless Resident
A San Jose councilmember accepts a challenge from a formerly homeless resident to spend a night in a shelter before voting on a new spending plan that could affect the future of affordable housing and homelessness solutions in the city.
Transparency Lawsuit Involving Stripper Looms as San Jose Moves to Limit Public Access to City Records Ongoing
One month after The Mercury News sued San Jose over its handling of a scandal involving a stripper, the city is now advancing controversial protocols that limit public access to city records and reduce outside oversight, raising concerns for transparency advocates.