San Jose scrambles to respond to attacks on elderly Asian Americans – San José Spotlight
San Jose lawmakers took steps this week to deter hate crimes and protect would-be victims after a string of seemingly xenophobic attacks targeting Asian American elders around the Bay Area hit close to home just before Lunar New Year. Elected officials, including members of the California Asian Paci…
San Jose leader calls for ‘complete halt’ on controversial plan for dozens of new billboards
The proposal would stop the construction of more than 75 new digital signs across the city.
VTA ponders shifting public comment, advocates cry foul – San José Spotlight
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority deferred voting on a proposal to limit time for public comment on Thursday, following outcry from transit advocates. VTA’s Governance and Audit Committee — Morgan Hill Mayor Rich Constantine, Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, Sunnyvale Vice M…
San Jose: New program addresses homelessness, trash in Guadalupe River Park
Local nonprofits are sending teams to trash-strewn Guadalupe River Park to clean and reach out to homeless residents.
Peralez, Loving: Stop the cruel vilifying of our unsheltered neighbors – San José Spotlight
We must put an end to the persistent and horrific vilifying of our unsheltered neighbors. In a recent San José Spotlight article, we heard one person call to “rid the world of these parasites.” In an email received in response to this article, we heard another person say: “It IS us vs. them” and go.…