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San Jose Inside provides the best behind-the-scenes coverage of local politics in Silicon Valley. We take the stories that have become overlooked or poorly told and hold them up to light for greater inspection.Providing a fresh and diverse mix of opinion, breaking news and investigative reports, San Jose Inside wants to inform while also encouraging political debate, discussion and change in..
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13m ago
The Los Gatos Meadows project was granted a story pole exception so it only has to produce a visual rendering, not put up physical structures to indicate where buildings would appear.
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13m ago
A month after the U.S. Supreme Court OK'ed a crackdown on homeless camps, Gov. Gavin Newsom is issuing a statewide call to action.
The post Newsom Orders CA Agencies To Move Homeless People Out of Camps — But to Where? appeared first on San Jose Inside ..read more
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23h ago
State’s highest court refuses to overturn voter-backed Prop. 22, a law written by the gig industry allowing some independent contractors.
The post CA Supreme Court Allows Uber, Lyft, DoorDash Workers To Remain Contractors appeared first on San Jose Inside ..read more
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4d ago
Changes are underway one year after scathing audits showed how the California State University system failed to handle reports of sexual discrimination, harassment and assault in its Title IX offices.
The post CSU System Works to Rebuild Trust in Shadow of Sex Discrimination and Assault Cases appeared first on San Jose Inside ..read more
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4d ago
With President Joe Biden's announcement that he won’t seek reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, some California Democratic delegates quickly went along.
The post As Biggest Delegation, CA Delegates Will Wield Influence at August Convention appeared first on San Jose Inside ..read more
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5d ago
When President Joe Biden attempted to slam the door shut on Democrats’ pleas for him to withdraw, it was former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who subtly, but very publicly nudged the door back open.
The post What was Pelosi’s Role in Biden’s Decision to Drop Out? A Look Behind the Scenes appeared first on San Jose Inside ..read more
San Jose Inside
1w ago
Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than seven years, and then doubled to two million in 2035. The high cost of $120,000 or more for one fast charger is just one obstacle.
The post Goal of One Million EV Charging Stations in California Called Unrealistic appeared first on San Jose Inside ..read more
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1w ago
California courts have long upheld below-minimum wage pay for prison inmates working a wide range of jobs. A 2024 ballot measure that would ban forced prisoner labor could change that.
The post If Californians Vote in November to Ban Forced Labor, Will Prison Inmates Get a Raise? appeared first on San Jose Inside ..read more
San Jose Inside
1w ago
Is Vice President Kamala Harris on track to be the first Democratic president from California?
The post President Kamala Harris? What Her California Years Reveal appeared first on San Jose Inside ..read more
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1w ago
Former Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Capt. James Jensen was convicted of felony bribery and conspiracy charges, and the same jury acquitted co-defendant Harpaul Nahal, a Santa Clara attorney, of both charges.
The post Jury Convicts Former Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Captain of Bribery in Gun Permit Scandal appeared first on San Jose Inside ..read more