San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed
5 Percent Raise Expected For SJ Mayor And City Council
San Jose City Council’s Salary Setting Commission votes Wednesday night to possibly grant Mayor Chuck Reed and the City Council itself pay raises.
Phil Matier: Do We Really Want The Olympics?
The reality seems to be setting in that the cost for San Francisco’s bid alone would be prohibitive – not to mention what it would cost to hire sufficient security and transit.
Bay Area Politicians, Citizens Head To Nation’s Capital For Inauguration
President Barack Obama’s second term will kick off with much fanfare in Washington, D.C. this holiday weekend and the Bay Area will be well represented with local politicians, community leaders and residents in attendance.
San Jose Mayor Accused Of Illegally Funneling Campaign Cash
Leaders of the police and fire unions have filed a complaint with the California Fair Political Practices Commission.
San Jose City Union Agrees To Curb Sick-Pay Cash Outs
The Building Inspectors’ Union agreed on Tuesday to change its sick leave benefit for new city hires who will no longer be allowed to store up unused sick days and cash them out at retirement—an arrangement that costs the city millions of dollars.
San Francisco Tugs At The Boundaries Of Silicon Valley
Both public and private sector leaders agree San Francisco has become a major driver of the high-tech community, with the growth of social media pushing the boundaries of what is considered Silicon Valley.
Despite Call For No Confidence, SJ Mayor Stands By Police Chief
San Jose’s mayor came to the defense of his police chief after a member of the Police Officers’ Association’s Board called for a no confidence vote for the chief next week.
San Jose’s Pension Costs Interfering With Essential City Services
Rising pension costs are decimating essential city services, according to a grand jury report issued Wednesday.
San Jose Airport To Upgrade Facilities For Private, Corporate Planes
The general aviation side of Mineta San Jose International Airport will soon be seeing some big changes as bids to upgrade the west side of the airport are being sought.
San Jose’s $10 Million Surplus Partly From City Employee Job and Pay Cuts
San Jose’s Mayor Reed is pleased his most recent budget report shows a surplus, but admits cuts to services are partly the reason for being in the black.


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