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3 days ago · The CEO of San Jose’s recycling hauler was federally charged for allegedly bribing former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and her boyfriend. California Waste Solutions CEO David Duong and his son, Andy, who also works for the company, are accused of paying $95,000 in bribes to Thao and her partner, Andre Jones.
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San Jose police arrest Councilman Omar Torres
Story updated Nov. 6 at 9:27 a.m. Original story published Nov. 5 at 4:40 p.m. San Jose police have arrested Councilmember Omar Torres, his attorney confirmed to San José Spotlight. The attorney said on Tuesday that Torres had been “picked up,” and will be arraigned Wednesday. SJPD confirmed Torres was taken into custody as part...
Palo Alto eyes upgrades for car-free California Avenue
Dec 19, 2024 · California Avenue will finally get some love next month, when Palo Alto’s contractors start painting two-way bike lanes, implementing colored paving and installing planters at the entrance points of the eclectic retail district that expelled cars and welcomed dining tents during the early days of pandemic. The suite of improvements comprises just the first in...
East San Jose business district gets grant to beautify area
The Mexican Heritage Plaza celebrated its 25th anniversary ahead of Wednesday’s grant announcement. While the gateway structure is a benefit to the community’s efforts, representatives with the plaza’s School of Arts and Culture said they are still fundraising to fully establish La Avenida.. Plans are underway to build at least 100 homes near the plaza, a …
Sunnyvale council diversity reflects city’s residents
Dec 13, 2024 · The Sunnyvale City Council is about to see a demographic shift that will make its representation more reflective of the city’s population. The city will have a female majority on council with the election of Eileen Le in District 6 and Charlsie Chang in District 4, along with Councilmember Alysa Cisneros’ reelection in District 2 and sitting Councilmember Linda Sell.
San Jose officials greenlight hospital expansion
Nov 20, 2024 · No one at the packed San Jose City Council meeting wanted the West Valley hospital to close or miss its seismic retrofit deadline, but numerous residents wanted city officials to hear their concerns about the company that owns the hospital. The San Jose City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the environmental impact report...
San Jose university students still battling homelessness
Dec 18, 2024 · With state support from a higher education student housing grant, Jean said the university offered 124 below-market-rate student beds in its new Spartan Village this fall and plans to expand capacity to 535 by spring 2026.. Jean said although these types of housing assistance can make a major difference, housing insecurity remains a serious issue for San Jose State …
Bramson: What we get when we count homelessness
Jan 13, 2025 · If you ask the feds, homelessness is the worst it has ever been. In December, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its annual homelessness assessment report to Congress. The report found that 771,480 people experienced homelessness in 2024, the highest number ever recorded in the United States. Given the continued severity of...
UPDATE: San Jose plans to reopen beloved water park
Feb 15, 2024 · Fans of all things San Jose and water enthusiasts could cool off this summer with the return of Raging Waters. The San Jose City Council will vote on Feb. 27 to approve California Dreamin’ Entertainment as the water park’s new operator for the 2024 season.