Santa Clara County launches TRUST direct crisis hotline
Nov 16, 2024 · County officials — overlooking families’ calls for a direct line — initially funneled calls for TRUST through the 988 suicide and crisis helpline, putting people through phone trees, forcing them to endure lengthy holds or rerouting callers who didn’t have a 408 area code.Advocates said they heard complaints from some people who were told to call the police and weren’t connected with ...
San Jose mayor glides into four more years - San José Spotlight
To no one’s surprise, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has secured another four years in office. Mahan decisively won his bid for reelection with a commanding lead Tuesday — securing more than 87% of the vote.
San Jose leaders approve Costco amid resident uproar
Oct 23, 2024 · Residents at the meeting accused city leaders of acting in the interests of Costco, but Mayor Matt Mahan said the decision to approve a new Costco was not out of support for big business.. Mahan said the four pages of conditions Costco and city officials agreed upon are the most conditions he’s seen for such a project since becoming mayor.
San Jose Politics & Government News - San José Spotlight
4 days ago · The dynamic in three San Jose neighborhoods is about to shift, with a greater focus on residential development. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to change the neighborhood business districts of Japantown, Willow Glen and …
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Cash-strapped San Jose school district narrows down closures
Nov 13, 2024 · Hundreds of North San Jose parents, students and teachers are joining forces to fight school closures in their community. The Berryessa Union School District board met Tuesday night to discuss the potential closure of three schools due to declining enrollment and decreased federal and state dollars. The schools on the chopping block have not been...
San Jose Local News - San José Spotlight
Dec 19, 2024 · Another San Jose school district is making the difficult decision to close and consolidate campuses due to declining enrollment. The Berryessa Union School District board of trustees on Wednesday voted 4-1 to close three elementary schools for the 2025-26 academic year: Cherrywood, Toyon and Laneview.
San Jose Police Chief Mata to retire - San José Spotlight
Jan 9, 2024 · San Jose’s top cop is set to retire in a few months — and is moving on to lead investigations for the county. Police Chief Anthony Mata will retire in March as he steps into the role of investigations bureau chief for the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office the following month.
San Jose Business News - San José Spotlight
Dec 12, 2024 · The dynamic in three San Jose neighborhoods is about to shift, with a greater focus on residential development. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to change the neighborhood business districts of Japantown, Willow Glen and …
Community News - San José Spotlight
Dec 18, 2024 · San Jose has received another infusion of cash from Google, adding to the community benefits pot. The San Jose City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a $5 million payment from the tech company as part of its community benefits agreement in the Downtown West project.