New state housing laws draw support and concerns for future of San Jose housing
Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two new state laws that could significantly change the way housing is built in the Bay Area. Senate…
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Foothill-De Anza Community College District September 13 public hearing update
Updated Sept. 27, 2021 The second public hearing on communities of interest for the Foothill-De Anza Community College District’s move to trustee area elections will take place…
San Jose invites public input for Sept. 2 Housing Element Update kickoff
As part of San Jose’s ongoing efforts to engage with residents and stakeholders on the future of the City’s housing blueprint, the City is inviting…
Cast your vote in the September 14 Recall Election for Governor Gavin Newsom
In February 2020, an activist campaign began a petition to recall the Governor Gavin Newsom, criticizing the Governor’s position and actions on taxes, immigration, health…
Santa Clara County Supervisors vote ‘No Confidence’ in Sheriff Laurie Smith
This week the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously that the board lacks confidence in County Sheriff Laurie Smith to “faithfully, effectively and…
Santa Clara to hold first-ever special meeting, allegedly to fire City Attorney Brian Doyle
Santa Clara is holding a special meeting this Wednesday for the purpose of ‘disciplining, dismissing, or releasing a public employee’ – thought to be City…
San Jose Councilmember Matt Mahan rejects idea of single-family zoning rules
As the debate heats up over whether to eliminate traditional single-family zoning in San Jose, a decision that will shape the city’s housing for decades…
Tech companies push back return-to-work targets to 2022; Bay Area vaccine mandates continue
As the Delta variant brings renewed uncertainty around gathering indoors, many Bay Area tech companies are again modifying their return-to-work plans. Here are a handful…
Los Gatos seeks residents to join Housing Element Advisory Board
The Town of Los Gatos recently announced its plan to implement a Housing Element Advisory Board. Up to four town residents will be selected to…