San Jose's alarmingly high traffic fatalities cause for concern among city leaders, residents
In San Jose, statistically, there’s a greater chance of death as a pedestrian or motorist, than from homicide.
San Jose becomes 1st city in nation to approve liability insurance, fee for gun owners
San Jose on Tuesday is believed to be the first city in the nation to approve liability insurance and a fee for San Jose gun owners.
San Jose orders boosters for city workers
San Jose city workers must get booster shots for the coronavirus as a condition of their employment.
San Jose City Council approves booster-shot requirement at city-owned facilities
San Jose City Council on Tuesday approved COVID-19 booster shot requirements to access large indoor events at city-owned buildings. The new rule impacts both city workers and the public.
Homicide suspect and accomplice's release widely criticized in South Bay
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo says the criminal justice system has failed in a homicide case despite a state Supreme Court case that ruled defendants can't be held solely on the basis of whether or not they can afford to pay bail even if they're charged with a homicide – and in this case, the defendants are arguing self defense.
Small businesses hope for holiday season boost through shop local campaign
It’s the start of the holiday shopping season and the City of San Jose is trying to give small businesses a boost during the pandemic. The city has launched a campaign called Shop Local SJ.
Residents of San Jose homeless encampment facing removal alarmed by city's latest action
City officials say Thursday’s action was only the removal of debris and other trash before heavy rains move through the Bay Area Friday and Sunday.
San Jose city leaders debate plans to remove homeless encampment from near airport
San Jose city leaders, Tuesday afternoon, debated a plan to remove unhoused residents living in an encampment near Mineta-San Jose International Airport.
San Jose to restrict residents from watering outdoors to twice a week
The city of San Jose is taking some dramatic steps to reduce water use during California's historic drought. On Wednesday, Mayor Sam Liccardo, joined by state leaders, said he will be introducing a measure to restrict residents from watering outdoors to twice a week.
San Jose approves homeless housing near police department
The San Jose Police Department will be getting new neighbors. On Tuesday, city leaders voted unanimously to move forward on a project to house the homeless in an overflow parking lot for police officers.
San Jose gives grace period for city employees to get vaccinated
Thursday was the deadline for city employees to be vaccinated, but Mayor Sam Liccardo said workers will be given a one-week grace period to get their first shot before being placed on a one-week unpaid suspension.
Crowded field of candidates vying to become the next mayor of San Jose
A Santa Clara County supervisor announced she is running to be San Jose’s next mayor. She joins a crowded field of candidates that includes three San Jose councilmembers.
San Jose apologizes for Chinese immigrants for the role in 'systemic racism'
The apology came on September 29, 2021
Protesters opposed to San Jose employee vaccine mandate say they want 'liberty'
Dozens of people opposed to mandated vaccines descended upon San Jose City Hall Friday. Their rally protested a new city ordinance that takes effect Oct. 1.
San Jose City Council approves mayor's vaccine mandate following chaotic meeting
Protestors against the mandate came out in force prior to the meeting and during the meeting. City leaders in San Jose ultimately decided to approve it.
San Jose mayor aims to require vaccination proof in city buildings, at large events
On Tuesday, San José's City Council will hear Mayor Sam Liccardo's proposal to require proof of vaccination prior to entry of any event of 50 or more people at city facilities.
San Jose Mayor Liccardo proposes COVID vaccination mandate for events with 50 or more people
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo proposed a COVID vaccination mandate for any event of 50 or more people held in a city-owned building.
San Jose proposes new COVID vaccination ordinance for events with 50 or more people
San Jose’s mayor is proposing attendees at large events at city facilities like the SAP Center show proof of full vaccination. A negative COVID test could not be used as a substitute.
Santa Clara County Sheriff rejects San Jose mayor's call to resign
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith on Tuesday responded to the San Jose mayor's call for her to resign by saying she welcomes any and all inquiries into her office, adding in a roundabout way that she has no intention to step down.
San Jose mayor calls for resignation of Santa Clara County sheriff citing myriad of problems
"Sheriff Smith must go," San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said at a news conference. "Regardless of whether it is corruption or incompetence best, Sheriff Smith's failures compel her resignation."