Lloyd Alaban

Appointees’ decisions guide council decisions in San Jose, but like any commission in many cities, councils are free to do what they wish.

Homelessness is a crisis in Silicon Valley, but fewer veterans are on the streets due to a collaborative campaign between nonprofits and local government.

New affordable housing project coming to East San Jose - San José Spotlight  San José Spotlight

UPDATE: No fence around San Jose homeless camp - for now - San José Spotlight  San José Spotlight

Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez won’t talk about her aspirations for San Jose mayor, but is participating in a candidate forum.

San Jose State University partnered with Airbnb two years ago to house homeless students, but about half dropped out and ended up in hotels.

Who is affected by San Jose's proof of vaccine requirement? - San José Spotlight  San José Spotlight

After six years in Sacramento, former Assemblyman Kansen Chu took the riskiest gamble of his political career: Leaving the Capitol in 2020 to run for county supervisor. It didn’t pay off; he was trounced by his opponent last year. Now he wants his old seat back. Chu, 68, confirmed exclusively to San…

Five years ago, San Jose created Measure G, a tax to help businesses keep up with the increasingly expensive costs of living and inflation. Businesses have seen a tax hike this year because of the measure, but city officials say they’re also seeing positive effects. Measure G updated the city’s 30-y…

San Jose City Hall reopens, in-person meetings resume - San José Spotlight  San José Spotlight

Silicon Valley’s high housing costs are personal for certified public accountant Andrew Crockett. He’s running for county assessor to help fix it. “One of my Masonic brothers lives in a two-car garage and he considers himself lucky to have a non-insulated, two-car garage to call his home,” Crockett,…

San Jose, school districts push for digital equity - San José Spotlight  San José Spotlight

Another candidate joins Silicon Valley Senate race - San José Spotlight  San José Spotlight

High-rise developments are flowing through the construction pipeline in downtown San Jose, fueled by investor money and tax incentives—and it’s going to be that way for the next few years. The spur in development is due to opportunity zones, economically challenged areas where investors can receive …

San Jose's largest temporary emergency shelter to close - San José Spotlight  San José Spotlight

UPDATE: San Jose City Council approves new downtown landmark - San José Spotlight  San José Spotlight

First 100 days: Has County Supervisor Otto Lee kept his campaign promises? - San José Spotlight  San José Spotlight

When Justin Ponzio, assistant principal at Branham High School in San Jose, acquired an $800,000 single-family home with financial help through the county, he said it was a steal. “I got pretty lucky, to be honest, because there was a slight downturn,” Ponzio said. That, plus some friendly negotiati…

San Jose audit: Police overtime skyrockets - San José Spotlight  San José Spotlight

Santa Clara County’s landmark resolution supporting ethnic studies is being challenged by some who claim it is un-American, prompting supporters to launch a petition to save the school board’s efforts to bring race-related education to classrooms. Eight months after the Board of Education passed the…