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San Jose, California · San JoseIt’s Groundhog Day all over again with the proposed 2024 San Jose budget. Yes, it’s true that there’s a different driving narrative this time around, but the answer is still the same: slash all affordable housing funding. Apparently, drastic disinvestment in one of our most important and needed assets is the route of least resistance around here. Last year, thanks to the valiant efforts of a council and a community that knows that its people nee…See the Story
Bramson: Groundhog Day in San Jose - San José Spotlight
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San Jose, California · San JoseCounty officials want to provide broadband internet service in underserved neighborhoods, contrary to a long-awaited report that dismisses the idea. The digital equity study, which they commissioned two years ago, warned the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors against the steep cost of building an underground fiber network and instead suggested partnering with the private sector. That failed to impress supervisors on Tuesday, aligning with r…See the Story
Santa Clara County struggles to improve internet in underserved areas - San José Spotlight
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San Jose, California · San JoseSanta Clara’s housing plans are still out of compliance with the state, but the city hopes its newest draft will be the final effort. The Santa Clara City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to rezone more than 27 acres along El Camino Real for mixed-use redevelopment, opening the possibility for more housing in the area. The city also approved its final housing element 6-0, with Councilmember Raj Chahal absent. The state’s Housing and Communit…See the Story
Santa Clara one step closer to state housing approval - San José Spotlight
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Housing · San JoseSan Jose housing commissioners had blistering words for a proposal to divert affordable housing money to shelters and sweeps. The Housing and Community Development Commission on Thursday voted 6-2 to reject two spending proposals that would divert funds meant for permanent affordable housing to clear and temporarily shelter homeless people living along city waterways. Commissioners Ryan Jasinsky and Roberta Moore were the two no votes. The decis…See the Story
San Jose commissioners oppose diverting housing funds - San José Spotlight
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San Jose, California · San JoseTwo long-tenured Sunnyvale officials are moving up the ranks of local government. The Sunnyvale City Council permanently appointed Rebecca Moon as city attorney at its Tuesday meeting. Councilmembers also appointed Finance Director Tim Kirby as interim city manager, to take over after Kent Steffens retires this summer, while searching for a permanent hire. Moon has been interim city attorney since John Nagel retired in January and previously wor…See the Story
Sunnyvale selects new city attorney and interim manager - San José Spotlight
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San Jose, California · San JoseSanta Clara has more than half a billion dollars in needed infrastructure improvements and officials hope residents will pay to get those projects done. The city is considering a bond measure for the November ballot to help tackle a more than $624 million infrastructure deficit. Santa Clara officials may have a chance of it passing by a slim margin, based on survey results from 400 likely voters. “Nothing’s going to be a cure-all for that $624 m…See the Story
Santa Clara considers bond to tackle millions in infrastructure upgrades - San José Spotlight
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San Jose, California · San JoseThe police chief at Foothill-De Anza Community College District is proposing to arm campus police with Tasers. Tasers put faculty, staff, workers and students at risk. These weapons have caused serious physical injury and death, the manufacturer warnings make Tasers too risky to use and De Anza and Foothill cannot afford the costly litigation and settlements that will inevitably result from Taser use. An April 10 Business Insider article outline…See the Story
Silver Taube: Tasers have no place on Foothill or De Anza campuses - San José Spotlight
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San Jose, California · San Jose(KRON) — A former candidate who ran for Santa Clara County Sheriff was convicted this week of lying about her experience in law enforcement. A jury convicted Anh Colton, 51, of felony perjury for falsely certifying that she had the required experience to run, prosecutors said. Colton was listed on the 2022 June primary ballot […]See the Story
Unsuccessful Santa Clara County Sheriff candidate found guilty of perjury
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