San Jose
San Jose is California's third-largest city and Silicon Valley's capital — a city of 1 million governed by a council-manager system with a 10-district City Council, where City Hall and the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors share authority over daily life.
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Daily Summary
2026-10-30
San Jose school district considers two options for worker housing - San José Spotlight
City Council meets on 2026-11-03. The agenda centers on major contracts. This week’s meetings shape decisions on major contracts and budget, with direct impacts on city services, county programs, and regional systems.
The next decision point is City Council meets on 2026-11-03. Recent reporting added context to School Closures on San Jose's East Side.
News: San Jose school leaders fed up with colleague’s behaviorMeeting: City Council • City CouncilMeeting: City Council Closed Session • City Council Closed Session
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Transportation & Transit Future (VTA)
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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is navigating a dual mandate — running a regional transit system while developing affordable housing on underutilized land near stations. Ten VTA projects currently in active developmen…
Federal Funding Threats to County Services
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The county is confronting $70 million in anticipated lost federal funding it will need to backfill, with the Office of Supportive Housing facing the largest losses of $29 million. Federal Medi-Cal cuts are driving multiple departmental sho…
Mental Health Services Budget Crisis
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The Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department is facing a $100 million deficit for fiscal year 2026–27, driven by federal Medi-Cal cuts triggered by H.R. 1, changes in state funding, the end of one-time COVID-19 dollars, and…
San Jose 2026 Major Events & Economic Momentum
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San Jose is preparing for a series of major national and global events in 2026. This issue tracks how those events impact tourism, downtown activity, infrastructure, and long-term economic momentum.
School Closures on San Jose's East Side
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Several school districts serving East San Jose are grappling with significant closures and budget cuts, driven by two overlapping pressures: declining enrollment and fiscal deficits. Why closures are being considered: California has seen a…
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11/3/2026 • 1:30 PM
City Council
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City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, November 3, 2026 1:30 PM Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers and Virtually - https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/98221474336 Closed Session at…
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission
11/25/2026 • 10:00 AM
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission
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Water Supply and Demand Management Committee
11/23/2026 • 10:00 AM
Water Supply and Demand Management Committee
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Monday, November 23, 2026 10:00 AM Santa Clara Valley Water District HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California Join Zoom Meeting: https://valley…
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Endorsement: Elect Peter Ortiz, Bien Doan and Genny Altwer to San Jose City Council - The Mercury News
Google Los Gatos • 2026-10-30
Endorsement: Elect Peter Ortiz, Bien Doan and Genny Altwer to San Jose City Council The Mercury News
Endorsement: Elect Michael Melillo to San Jose Unified School District Board of Education - East Bay Times
Google San Jose • 2026-10-30
Endorsement: Elect Michael Melillo to San Jose Unified School District Board of Education East Bay Times
Endorsement: Elect Michael Melillo to San Jose Unified School District Board of Education - The Mercury News
Google San Jose • 2026-10-30
Endorsement: Elect Michael Melillo to San Jose Unified School District Board of Education The Mercury News
Bay Area real estate executive sentenced to 18 months for defrauding investors
NBC Bay Area — San Jose • 2026-10-30
A former Bay Area real estate executive was sentenced earlier this week to 18 months in federal prison for defrauding investors of more than $2.2 million, according to federal prosecutors. …
San Jose police officers charged with evidence tampering
KTVU FOX 2 • 2026-10-30
San Jose police officers Raydarius Surry and Destiney Thompson face charges after an investigation into missing narcotics and a falsified police report. Surry and Thompson were in a relatio…
San Jose school leaders fed up with colleague’s behavior
San José Spotlight • 2026-10-29
A controversial San Jose school official has been rebuked and asked to resign, but he won’t step down. The board of the Franklin-McKinley School District on Tuesday voted 4-1 to censure Tru…
2 San José Cops Arrested for Drug Evidence Tampering, False Reports
KQED — News • 2026-10-29
Two San José police officers were arrested and charged with felonies connected to a drug evidence ploy.
San Jose abandoned vehicle program frustrates residents
San José Spotlight • 2026-10-29
A new city audit has awarded high marks to San Jose’s program for clearing abandoned or inoperable vehicles from city streets. But the finding has met with skepticism and renewed calls for …
Budget Snapshot
Current budget status for this city.
Proposed budget
Budget release: April 2026
Final City Council vote: June 16, 2026
This budget is still proposed and may change before the final City Council vote.
Total Proposed Budget
$5.5B
Projected Deficit
$55.8M