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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2026-08-15

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-18

San Jose City Council will meet on August 18 to discuss key topics including housing, public comment, and high-impact infrastructure projects. The agenda features items such as a conforming rezoning for property at 650 Harry Road and a Housing Department loan portfolio audit report. Public comment is expected, providing residents an opportunity to share their views on these important local issues.

Separately, a local story highlights a 47-year-old South Bay pastor who joined the San Jose City College football team, showing community engagement beyond city governance. Residents following housing and infrastructure developments should watch the upcoming City Council meeting closely, along with the City Council Closed Session scheduled the same day. These meetings will address ongoing housing concerns and infrastructure plans that affect San Jose neighborhoods.

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Transportation & Transit Future (VTA)

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Federal Funding Threats to County Services

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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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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…