San José Spotlight

Police use of force incidents and misconduct allegations continued to rise in San Jose last year, according to a recently released report from the Office of the Independent Police Auditor, the city’s police watchdog agency.

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The democratic process starts with respecting the public. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District board just voted to remove that as a requirement for its elected officials.

Think about the last time you spoke up about something you wanted elected officials to address. Maybe you never have. Most people don’t, because it can be nerve-wracking to approach elected o...

After 27 years, a San Jose urban garden is facing imminent eviction.

Plant & Soul California, a beloved urban garden at 76 Race St., has been ordered to vacate its property following a real estate sale. The business is hoping residents, a foundation or angel investor will step up to...

San Jose residents pay more for household bills than residents in any other major U.S. city, according to a new report — with annual costs reaching nearly $45,000 when housing is included.

San Jose ranks No.1 among the 50 largest U.S. cities with households spending a median of $44,947 a year on 13 common household bills, including rent or mortgage payments, utilities,...

The Gilroy City Council has extended a temporary ban on new data center projects in the city for more than 10 months.

Councilmembers on Monday unanimously approved a longer moratorium than it set last month as employees work ...