San Jose council pauses fire station, police academy, defunds Med 30
San Jose City Council: $15-20M revenue shortfall confirmed this year, $55-65M forecast deficit ahead; Fire Station 32 and Police Training Center openings paused.
San Jose climate plan heads to council (+ data center scrutiny grows)
San Jose Transportation and Environment Committee: The Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan heads to council March 3 with 19 measures targeting flooding, heat, smoke, and sea level rise.
San Jose previews $55-65M shortfall, $60M in cuts coming
San Jose City Council: Study session previewed a preliminary $55-65M General Fund shortfall for FY 26-27. Departments directed to develop $60M in reduction proposals. No votes taken.
San Jose green-lights big zoning overhaul, plus two new BIDs
San Jose City Council: A citywide zoning overhaul covering SB 9, ADUs, and downtown alcohol was signed into law. Alum Rock Santa Clara Street BID established; Story Road BID advanced.
San Jose rewrites affordable housing rules, defers mobile home changes
San Jose City Council: Inclusionary Housing Ordinance rewritten 9-2 with new 50% AMI option and 55-year affordability term. Mobile home rent overhaul deferred to Fall 2026.
San Jose bans ICE staging on city property (+ $8M settlement)
San Jose City Council: Policy 7-15 adopted, prohibiting city lots, garages, and open spaces from civil immigration enforcement staging. Plus an $8M settlement and H.R. 630 support.