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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2026-09-15

Pedestrian hit, killed by Tesla driver in San Jose, police say - East Bay Times

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Tesla driver in San Jose, according to police reports covered by East Bay Times. This tragic incident adds to ongoing concerns about traffic safety in the city. The City Council is meeting today with budget discussions on the agenda, including homelessness work plans and other fiscal priorities.

Separately, two San Jose police officers were recently fired for misusing Flock camera data to track domestic violence victims, highlighting scrutiny over the city's surveillance practices. Residents should also watch today's City Council Closed Session and the regular meeting for updates on budget and homelessness initiatives. Elsewhere in the county, the Health Advisory Commission and Board Audit Committee will meet tomorrow, focusing on elections, governance, and budget matters that may indirectly affect San Jose.

News: Pedestrian hit, killed by Tesla driver in San Jose, police say - East Bay Times News: San Jose officer fired for using Flock cameras to let relative track domestic violence victim News: San Jose police officer fired for helping domestic violence suspect Meeting: City Council • City Council

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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…