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WEBSep 13, 2024 · A Tuesday letter from San Jose’s elected representatives in Sacramento questions who’s really in control of the city’s parks. It comes after District 7 Councilmember Bien Doan’s... San José Spotlight is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to local political & government reporting in San Jose, Santa Clara County & the South Bay.
2022 candidates running for San Jose City Council - San José …
WEBDec 10, 2021 · Half of the City Council’s seats — all the odd districts — are up for election this cycle. Districts 1, 3 and 5 are open seats, with the current officeholders terming out, while Districts 7 and 9 have two incumbents running for reelection: Maya Esparza and Pam Foley, respectively. The primary is set for June 2022.
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East San Jose councilmember ousted by newcomer
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Challenger Bien Doan has claimed victory in the San Jose City Council District 7 race, unexpectedly defeating incumbent Councilmember Maya Esparza. Doan finished the race with 53.7% of the vote, or 9,004 votes. Esparza trailed behind, finishing with 46.2% of the vote, or 7,748 votes. The challenger won by a …
Silicon Valley families start again in tiny home community
WEBNov 8, 2021 · Tucked behind the old San Jose City Hall, a tiny home community is lifting local families off the streets. A neighborhood of roughly 60 residents in 25 units, Casitas de Esperanza—or tiny homes of hope—is a model of how Santa Clara County can help some of the most vulnerable unhoused people, residents at the site said. The community, and the on-site programs, is “a blessing” for single ...
San Jose's Sacred Heart resumes free clothing program
WEBDec 18, 2021 · The Sacred Heart Community Service Clothes Closet quietly reopened Monday after 19 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides registered members with free clothing, which they can pick up twice a month at the nonprofit located at 1381 S. First St. in San Jose. For many it’s the only affordable way to …
San Jose gets millions for prefab homeless housing
WEBAug 26, 2022 · Get San José Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. With an influx of $50 million from the state, San Jose is gearing up to build more than 200 prefabricated units in the southern part of the city. A new housing site on Branham Lane and Monterey Road will be a the first of its kind in the state—a three-story prefab modular project with ...
Election 2022: The race for San Jose mayor
WEBApr 21, 2022 · Raul Peralez. San Jose Councilmember Raul Peralez is focused on fixing inequities in San Jose. Peralez, 40, was the first candidate to throw his hat in the ring for the mayoral election. Peralez was elected to the City Council in 2014 to represent District 3, which covers a large swath of downtown, and reelected in 2018.
Land trust wants to keep East San Jose apartments affordable
WEBAug 16, 2024 · The South Bay Community Land Trust is looking to acquire three apartment buildings on Virginia Avenue in East San Jose to keep rent affordable — by taking them out of the hands of a private owner and putting them into the hands of residents. Once the buildings are purchased, rent will not increase for the tenants that live there.
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