San Jose's balanced budget assumes Measure A passes. If not, cuts.
San Jose City Council: The proposed 2026-27 budget closes a $50.3M shortfall but assumes Measure A passes June 2. If not, library, parks, and police cuts follow.
San Jose lets Clear Channel nearly double billboard height to 85 feet
San Jose City Council: Clear Channel cleared to build two approved digital billboards taller, up to 85 feet, and larger, 9-0 with one recusal. Plus $7.95M encampment cleanup deal.
San Jose loosens rent caps at distressed affordable housing projects
San Jose City Council: Council expanded the Housing Director's authority to raise rents at distressed affordable units, but only at vacancy. 108-condo builder's remedy cleared.
San Jose hears two hours of pushback on data center plans (+ fixes living wage)
San Jose City Council: Council accepted a data center status report after two hours of public pushback and replaced a living wage formula that delivered a $0 raise last year.
Four San Jose council members move to streamline housing approvals
San Jose City Council: Study session on permitting. Four council members filed a memo to expand rules-based housing approvals citywide. No votes.
San Jose police overtime hits $72M; response times still missing goal
San Jose Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee: Police audit shows Priority 1 response times averaging 8.1 minutes against a 6-minute goal and $72M in overtime last year.
San Jose adds 89 interim housing units at Arena Hotel for $6.4M
San Jose City Council: Council approved $6.4M for Arena Hotel interim housing (89 units) plus bonds for 195 affordable units at Berryessa TOD.
San Jose lost a $12M EV grant. The 2030 state deadline didn't move.
San Jose Transportation and Environment Committee: City lost a $12M federal EV grant weeks after the award. State 2030 zero-emission deadline holds. SJCE roadmap goes to council May 19.
San Jose stares down a $2.6B backlog with no near-term fix
San Jose City Council: Deferred maintenance backlog now $2.6B plus $259M ongoing. GO bond timing slips to 2028. City Hall water intrusion repair: $45M. Storm sewer jumped to ~$900M.