San Jose Audit Follow-Up Leaves 73 Recommendations Open
A September 11 City Auditor report says San Jose implemented or closed 29 recommendations, while 57 remain partly implemented and 16 remain not implemented as of June 30.
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San Jose weighs limits on nondisclosure agreements for officials as data center debate grows
A San Jose committee unanimously backed developing policy options on private NDAs as data center and other large-energy-use projects remain under city review.
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San José’s Speed Camera Pilot Has $10.4 Million in Proposed Capital Funding
San José is proposing $10.4 million for a speed-camera pilot, but separate city documents show different planning and cost schedules. Contract talks were still underway, with installations planned by September 2026.
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San José Moves Toward Environmental Rules for Future Data Centers
A San José committee recommended uniform standards for future data centers, covering energy, water, generators, emissions, noise and public notice.
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San José Delays Proposed Downtown Parking-Rate Increase
The San José City Council deferred a plan to double downtown parking-meter rates, giving officials more time for outreach before a possible August 2026 return.
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One Killed, Two Injured in San Jose Shooting
A shooting in San Jose killed one person and injured two others on Aug. 7. A temporary shelter-in-place order in Alum Rock was later lifted.
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San Jose residents have until midnight Aug. 3 to weigh five names for downtown plaza
San José residents can rank five proposed names for Plaza de César Chávez until midnight Monday, Aug. 3. City staff will present recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Commission on Sept. 2 before a final City Council decision.
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VTA plans San Jose light-rail shutdown and bus bridge for Aug. 8-9 repairs
VTA plans emergency rail repairs on San Carlos Street Aug. 8-9, closing five San Jose stations and requiring Blue and Green line riders to use a bus bridge.
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San José’s Five Wounds planners schedule development-plan meeting
A city-listed community meeting on August 2 will discuss a proposed plan for four urban villages, future housing capacity and development near a planned BART station.
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San Jose Gas Prices Dip Slightly Friday as Diesel Rises; Both Remain Above Last Week
San Jose regular gas averaged $5.631 Friday after a slight dip, while diesel rose to $6.847. Both remain higher than last week and last year.
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San Jose’s Delivery Robots Are Already on Sidewalks. Rules Are Coming
San Jose’s downtown delivery robots are operating before city rules are final, with draft limits on speed, permits, sidewalk access and possible bike-lane use.
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San Jose adopts 2026-27 budget with cuts, reserve spending, and service tradeoffs
San Jose’s City Council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget for July 1 start, closing a reported $50.3M gap with reserve spending and Measure A revenue.
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San Jose water, sewer, and garbage bills are going up July 1
San Jose CA – July 1 brings higher charges for garbage/recycling, sanitary sewer, and drinking water, with city rate tables showing specific monthly increases.
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San Jose budget plan avoids layoffs but still trims services before vote
San Jose’s 2026-27 budget proposal is moving through May study sessions, with officials trying to avoid layoffs while still cutting services.
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San Jose approves $1.3 million Medi-Cal readiness grant as it looks for relief on homeless shelter costs
San Jose CA – The City Council approved PATH CITED funding and a matching local investment to prepare homelessness services for future Medi-Cal billing support.
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San Jose’s next budget fight is turning into a shelter-cost problem
San Jose CA – Shelter and interim housing operating costs are becoming a bigger budget pressure point ahead of the April 24 update and June vote.
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San Jose is trying to cut homeless shelter costs as its interim housing system grows
San Jose CA – City Hall is shifting from rapid shelter expansion to cost control as interim housing bills rise and a $56 million budget shortfall looms.
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Transit Funding Fears, Clipper Glitches and School Cost Pressures Hit San Jose
San Jose, CA – April 3, 2026 – Transit funding warnings, Clipper system glitches and rising school health costs are shaping local policy talks.
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Budget Pressures, Workforce Housing and Rail Plans Shape San Jose’s Week
San Jose, CA – April 2, 2026 – Budget strains, a proposed workforce housing site and new rail planning details are steering key city decisions.
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Housing Shift, Budget Gap and Affordable Deal Lead San Jose Agenda
San Jose, CA – April 1, 2026 – City leaders advance permanent housing plans, confront budget deficits and push new affordable projects.
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San Jose Council Debates Wastewater Funding, Investment Policy as Park, Housing Meetings Move Ahead
San Jose, CA – March 31, 2026 – City leaders weigh wastewater funding and investment rules as park upgrades and development meetings shape growth.
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Budget Gaps, Housing Policy, and Infrastructure Projects Lead San Jose Agenda
San Jose, CA – March 30, 2026 – City leaders confront a $56M deficit, weigh missing-middle housing reforms, and advance major infrastructure investments.