san-jose • 2026-03-09 to 2026-03-15

This week in San Jose: 2 issue updates, 5 upcoming meetings, 1 civic organization events, 0 election updates, 1 active poll, and 6 news highlights.

San Jose Weekly Civic Update: Flock Cameras, Homelessness, and Key Meetings

This week in San Jose, public safety and homelessness remain prominent topics. The city’s network of 474 Flock license plate reader cameras has sparked ongoing debate, with advocates calling for restrictions or an end to the contract. San Jose recently implemented some restrictions, but critics say these measures do not go far enough. In August 2025, the San Jose Downtown Association hosted a town hall with Mayor Matt Mahan and Santa Clara Supervisor Betty Duong. They pledged to work together to address homelessness affecting the city’s most vulnerable populations. Residents can attend several important meetings this week. On March 11, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will hold multiple sessions, including an Integrated Pest Management Technical Advisory Group meeting and a special Senior Care Commission meeting. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) also has several meetings scheduled on March 11. A civic organization event titled “5 round Friday (Purple Belt Mafia)” focused on homelessness is planned for March 13. This event aims to engage the community on this ongoing issue. In news highlights, a caseworker at a homeless housing site was arrested on drug charges, raising concerns about site management. The iconic “Peach Boy” statue is set to return to Guadalupe Park, and a major apartment project in Santa Clara secured a $150 million construction loan. Additionally, Valley Water employees protested leadership over a former CEO’s contract, and local real estate figures have shown support for Mayor Mahan’s gubernatorial campaign. An active community poll asks residents who they think will be the next Governor of California, reflecting ongoing interest in the state’s upcoming election.

No civic signals were generated for this week.