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Previous Daily Briefs for San Jose

Browse the published Daily Civic Briefs that residents received. This archive is CivicCause's historical civic record for San Jose: one canonical published brief per day.

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Published Briefs

October 2026

October 21, 2026

Published

SJPD officer hurt during traffic stop prompts shooting

Lead: SJPD officer hurt during traffic stop prompts shooting. San Jose’s proposed data center rules draw criticism over environmental protections. Government Activity: City Council Closed Session met yesterday. Around...

1 min readPublished Oct 21, 2026, 11:08 AM

October 19, 2026

Published

City Council Closed Session meets tomorrow

Lead: Police: Woman dies after harming herself along highway in San Jose - East Bay Times. San Jose’s draft data center development standards fall short. Government Activity: City Council Closed Session meets tomorrow.

1 min readPublished Oct 19, 2026, 11:08 AM

October 18, 2026

Published

City Council Closed Session has an upcoming meeting on 2026-10-20

Lead: Police: Woman dies after harming herself along highway in San Jose - East Bay Times. New Law Streamlines Approvals for Diridon Station Modernization. Government Activity: City Council Closed Session has an upcom...

1 min readPublished Oct 18, 2026, 11:09 AM

October 16, 2026

Published

City Council Closed Session has an upcoming meeting on 2026-10-20

Lead: Data Center Community Meeting is Tonight at San Jose City Hall. San Jose prepares for 'very strong' El Niño. Government Activity: City Council Closed Session has an upcoming meeting on 2026-10-20. Around the Com...

1 min readPublished Oct 16, 2026, 11:09 AM

October 13, 2026

Published

San Jose Police fatally shoot suspect they say was waving a gun

Lead: San Jose Police fatally shoot suspect they say was waving a gun. Election 2026: San Jose Unified school board candidates aim to repair community's broken trust - East Bay Times. Government Activity: City Council...

1 min readPublished Oct 13, 2026, 11:09 AM

October 10, 2026

Published

City Council Closed Session has an upcoming meeting on 2026-10-20

Lead: Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protests turn combative in SJ with graphic sign, car on sidewalk. San Jose Police Say License Plate Cams Led to Arrests in Gang Stabbings. Around the Community: San Jose Police Say L...

1 min readPublished Oct 10, 2026, 11:08 AM

October 7, 2026

Published

City Council met yesterday and finalized key actions

Lead: San Jose residents demand police chief’s resignation over Flock camera misuse. San Jose residents demand police chief’s resignation over Flock camera misuse - Local News Matters. Government Activity: City Counci...

1 min readPublished Oct 7, 2026, 11:09 AM

October 5, 2026

Published

VIDEO: Armed police question audience at San Jose movie theatre

Lead: VIDEO: Armed police question audience at San Jose movie theatre. Motorcyclist dies after crash in San Jose. Government Activity: City Council meets tomorrow. Agenda topics include housing and major contracts. Ci...

1 min readPublished Oct 5, 2026, 11:09 AM

October 4, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-10-06

Lead: San Jose Spotlight: San Jose Residents Want Police Chief Out After Flock Camera Misuse - SFGATE. San Jose pantry using sidewalk to hand out food facing city code violations. Government Activity: City Council has...

1 min readPublished Oct 4, 2026, 11:09 AM

October 3, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-10-06

Lead: San Jose Spotlight: San Jose Residents Want Police Chief Out After Flock Camera Misuse - SFGATE. San Jose pantry using sidewalk to hand out food facing city code violations. Government Activity: City Council has...

1 min readPublished Oct 3, 2026, 11:09 AM

October 1, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-10-06

Lead: 2 Dallas men arrested in alleged cryptocurrency-targeted robbery attempt in San Jose. Election 2026: How San Jose City Council candidates plan to tackle housing affordability - The Mercury News. Government Activ...

1 min readPublished Oct 1, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 2026

September 30, 2026

Published

San Jose drivers don't need to pay more for parking -- for now

Lead: San Jose drivers don't need to pay more for parking -- for now. Cyclists plan to fight planned San Jose airport road closure. Government Activity: City Council met yesterday and finalized key actions. Agenda top...

1 min readPublished Sep 30, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 29, 2026

Published

City Council meets today

Lead: Election 2026: How do San Jose council candidates plan to handle the increasingly controversial data center issue? - East Bay Times School Closures on San Jose's East Side. Cyclists plan to fight planned San Jos...

1 min readPublished Sep 29, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 27, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-29

Lead: Study finds San Jose has highest infrastructure, capital asset burden in US. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-29. Agenda topics include policing, major contracts, major fundin...

1 min readPublished Sep 27, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 26, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-29

Lead: San Jose Says City has 20 Data Centers, with 10 More Under Review. Study finds San Jose has highest infrastructure, capital asset burden in US. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-0...

1 min readPublished Sep 26, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 25, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-29

Lead: San Jose Says City has 20 Data Centers, with 10 More Under Review. 2 Bay Area school employees facing federal child sex crime cases. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-29. Agend...

1 min readPublished Sep 25, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 24, 2026

Published

San Jose Arrest Suspect for Two Murders After He Turns Himself In

Lead: San Jose Arrest Suspect for Two Murders After He Turns Himself In. San Jose considers new rules for license plate reader camera data. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-29. Agen...

1 min readPublished Sep 24, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 23, 2026

Published

Uber driver arrested for alleged sexual assault of teen boy in San Jose

Lead: Uber driver arrested for alleged sexual assault of teen boy in San Jose. San Jose official says campaign mailer misrepresents his past. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-29. Ag...

1 min readPublished Sep 23, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 22, 2026

Published

City Council meets today

Lead: City Council meets today. Agenda topics include budget. Government Activity: Capital Improvement Program Committee met yesterday and finalized key actions. Agenda topics include budget, major contracts, and majo...

1 min readPublished Sep 22, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 21, 2026

Published

City Council meets tomorrow

Lead: City Council meets tomorrow. Agenda topics include budget. City Council Closed Session meets tomorrow. Government Activity: Board of Directors meets tomorrow. Agenda topics include budget, major contracts, elect...

1 min readPublished Sep 21, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 20, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-22

Lead: San Jose mayor fined over donation transparency lapses. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-22. Agenda topics include major contracts and major funding decisions. Capital Improve...

1 min readPublished Sep 20, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 19, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-29

Lead: 1 dead, 2 injured after fishing boat crashes into rocks near north side of Golden Gate Bridge: SFPD. San Jose mayor fined over donation transparency lapses. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meet...

1 min readPublished Sep 19, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 18, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-22

Lead: San Jose sees 32% drop in unsheltered residents, according to data. Nonprofit launched in honor of animal advocate killed in San Jose triple shooting. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on...

1 min readPublished Sep 18, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 17, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-22

Lead: San Jose sees 32% drop in unsheltered residents, according to data. Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested by San Jose Police for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material - San Jose Inside. Government Activity: City Council...

1 min readPublished Sep 17, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 14, 2026

Published

Former South San Jose school campus set for 80-home development

Lead: Former South San Jose school campus set for 80-home development. San Jose police officer fired for allegedly sharing Flock camera data with domestic violence suspect. Government Activity: City Council meets tomo...

1 min readPublished Sep 14, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 13, 2026

Published

Former South San Jose school campus set for 80-home development

Lead: Former South San Jose school campus set for 80-home development. South Bay teachers hit the streets in support of Prop. 3. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-15. Agenda topics i...

1 min readPublished Sep 13, 2026, 11:10 AM

September 10, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-15

Lead: San Jose leaders to give recommendations to rename former Plaza de Cesar Chavez. CA Assembly Leader Kills Bill Regulating Flock Cameras as Public Outrage Grows. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming...

1 min readPublished Sep 10, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 8, 2026

Published

Housing planned for former San Jose school campus - San José Spotlight

Lead: Housing planned for former San Jose school campus - San José Spotlight. San Jose Police Arrest 3 Adults and 5 Teens in Connection with Fatal Shooting near World Cup Entertainment Zone - San Jose Inside School Cl...

1 min readPublished Sep 8, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 2, 2026

Published

Council Directs a Closer Look at Neighborhood Housing Density

Lead: Council Directs a Closer Look at Neighborhood Housing Density. SJPD Investigating Traffic Fatality #31 of 2026 - San Jose Police Department. Government Activity: City Council met yesterday and finalized key acti...

1 min readPublished Sep 2, 2026, 11:09 AM

September 1, 2026

Published

City Council meets today

Lead: San Jose police officer released from hospital after being wounded in shootout - East Bay Times. At 47, father of 3 returns to college football field. Government Activity: City Council meets today. Agenda topics...

1 min readPublished Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 2026

August 30, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-01

Lead: SJPD investigates 17th homicide of year. 3 San Jose residents ID’d as victims in deadly Alaska plane crash. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-01. Agenda topics include housing...

1 min readPublished Aug 30, 2026, 11:08 AM

August 28, 2026

Published

Petaluma hosts 'Food Not Fentanyl' in honor of Overdose Awareness Day

Lead: Petaluma hosts 'Food Not Fentanyl' in honor of Overdose Awareness Day. San Jose Transportation Worker Killed While Repairing Streetlight. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-01....

1 min readPublished Aug 28, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 26, 2026

Published

City Council met yesterday and finalized key actions

Lead: Results revealed from San Jose poll to rename downtown plaza. Letters: Rezoning San Jose would only drive housing demand - East Bay Times. Government Activity: City Council met yesterday and finalized key action...

1 min readPublished Aug 26, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 21, 2026

Published

San Jose to boost housing density to meet state mandates

Lead: San Jose to boost housing density to meet state mandates. San Jose residents push back on new AI data centers during city listening session - KTVU. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 20...

1 min readPublished Aug 21, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 20, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-25

Lead: Boutique Grocery Heads to Ground Floor of San Pedro Square Housing Towers. San Jose residents push back on new AI data centers during city listening session - KTVU. Government Activity: City Council has an upcom...

1 min readPublished Aug 20, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 19, 2026

Published

Icon Echo Advances with 645 Homes Near City Hall in Downtown San Jose

Lead: Icon Echo Advances with 645 Homes Near City Hall in Downtown San Jose. 2 hospitalized in San Jose road rage stabbing, suspect at large. Government Activity: City Council met yesterday and finalized key actions....

1 min readPublished Aug 19, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 17, 2026

Published

San Jose Police Arrest Suspects for Armed Robberies

Lead: San Jose Police Arrest Suspects for Armed Robberies. San Jose Lands in the Top 10 Happiest Cities in America. Government Activity: City Council meets tomorrow. Agenda topics include public comment and major fund...

1 min readPublished Aug 17, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 15, 2026

Published

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

Lead: 47-year-old man joins San Jose City College football team. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-18. Agenda topics include housing, public comment, and high-impact infrastructure....

1 min readPublished Aug 15, 2026, 11:10 AM

August 14, 2026

Published

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

Lead: San Jose Police Arrest Suspects for Armed Robberies - San Jose Inside. San Jose Police Arrest Suspects for Armed Robberies. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-18. Agenda topics...

1 min readPublished Aug 14, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 13, 2026

Published

San Jose Police Arrest Suspects for Armed Robberies

Lead: San Jose Police Arrest Suspects for Armed Robberies. CA Is Not Building Affordable Housing Fast Enough, with San Jose Among Leaders But Still Lagging - San Jose Inside. Government Activity: City Council has an u...

1 min readPublished Aug 13, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 11, 2026

Published

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

Lead: Public Review Draft MND: 1030-1038 McKendrie Street Residential Project - City of San Jose (.gov). Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-18. Agenda topics include housing, public c...

1 min readPublished Aug 11, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 10, 2026

Published

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

Lead: Broken trust: San Jose Unified parents say district fell short after closing campuses - East Bay Times. San Jose wants to set standards for data center development. Government Activity: City Council has an upcom...

1 min readPublished Aug 10, 2026, 11:10 AM

August 9, 2026

Published

San Jose wants to set standards for data center development

Lead: San Jose wants to set standards for data center development. San Jose police arrest man suspected in at least 6 armed robberies - CBS News. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-11...

1 min readPublished Aug 9, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 6, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-11

Lead: Op-ed: How can we trust a City Council that won’t explain its votes? Pedestrian severely injured in San Jose vehicle crash Tuesday. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-11. Agenda...

1 min readPublished Aug 6, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 5, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-11

Lead: City of San José Invites Residents to Help Regulate Data Center Development. Pedestrian severely injured in San Jose vehicle crash Tuesday. Government Activity: City Council Closed Session met yesterday. Looking...

1 min readPublished Aug 5, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 3, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-11

Lead: Time running out to pick new name for former Plaza de Cesar Chavez in San Jose. San Jose mobile home residents say they’re being shut out of rent policy discussions. Government Activity: City Council has an upco...

1 min readPublished Aug 3, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 2, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-11

Lead: San Jose mobile home residents say they’re being shut out of rent policy discussions. San Jose mobile home residents say they’re being shut out of rent policy discussions - Local News Matters. Government Activit...

1 min readPublished Aug 2, 2026, 11:09 AM

August 1, 2026

Published

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-11

Lead: San Jose mobile home residents shunned from rent increase talks. Government Activity: City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-11. City Council Closed Session has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-11.

1 min readPublished Aug 1, 2026, 11:09 AM

July 2026

July 31, 2026

Published

City Council Closed Session has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-15

Lead: Bicyclist injured following crash involving vehicle in San Jose. San Jose mobile home residents shunned from rent increase talks. Government Activity: City Council Closed Session has an upcoming meeting on 2026-...

1 min readPublished Jul 31, 2026, 11:08 AM

July 30, 2026

Published

City Council Closed Session has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-15

Lead: San Jose narrows down choices for renaming Plaza de César Chávez. Bicyclist injured following crash involving vehicle in San Jose. Government Activity: City Council Closed Session has an upcoming meeting on 2026...

1 min readPublished Jul 30, 2026, 11:08 AM

July 26, 2026

Published

City Council Closed Session has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-11

Lead: Help Choose the Next Name for Downtown San Jose’s Historic Central Plaza. San Jose draws 1 million downtown visitors during 2026 FIFA World Cup, mayor says. Government Activity: City Council Closed Session has a...

1 min readPublished Jul 26, 2026, 11:08 AM

July 23, 2026

Published

San Jose police arrest 2 suspects in violent chain snatchings

Lead: San Jose police arrest 2 suspects in violent chain snatchings. Waite: Housing proposal is detrimental to our quality of life and San Jose’s fiscal future. Government Activity: San Jose Planning Commission met ye...

1 min readPublished Jul 23, 2026, 11:09 AM

July 19, 2026

Published

San Jose Planning Commission has an upcoming meeting on 2026-07-22

Lead: Ranked-Choice Survey Arrives Soon for Downtown Plaza’s Next Name. An M4 rifle was stolen from an SJPD assistant chief’s SUV. What happens now? Government Activity: San Jose Planning Commission has an upcoming me...

1 min readPublished Jul 19, 2026, 1:08 PM

July 16, 2026

Published

Rifle stolen from San Jose assistant police chief's car

Lead: Rifle stolen from San Jose assistant police chief's car. San Jose State Grad Student Arrested by Feds for Posting Bomb Threats, Hate Messages on Campus. Government Activity: San Jose Planning Commission has an u...

1 min readPublished Jul 16, 2026, 11:12 AM

July 15, 2026

Published

Rifle stolen from San Jose assistant police chief's car

Lead: Rifle stolen from San Jose assistant police chief's car. San Jose State Grad Student Arrested by Feds for Posting Bomb Threats, Hate Messages on Campus. Government Activity: San Jose Planning Commission has an u...

1 min readPublished Jul 16, 2026, 4:22 AM

July 7, 2026

Published

San Jose Planning Commission meets tomorrow

Lead: Four-bedroom home in San Jose sells for $2.7 million. SJ police arrest barricaded assault suspect after brief apartment standoff. Government Activity: San Jose Planning Commission meets tomorrow. Agenda topics i...

1 min readPublished Jul 7, 2026, 9:38 PM