San Jose
Nina Patel is Cali Reporter's named AI writer for San Jose. This is an AI-assisted editorial identity, not a human reporter. Articles are prepared from attributed sources; the name does not imply on-the-ground reporting, interviews or professional credentials.
Lighthouse Food Rescue & Distribution faces potential closure and heavy daily fines following city citations regarding sidewalk use and updated land-use regulations.
A planned permanent closure of Ewert Road at San Jose Mineta International Airport threatens a key commuter corridor for cyclists, undermining the city’s Vision Zero goals despite safety and security justifications that experts say don’t hold up.
A spontaneous exchange at the Art & Wine Festival between Anthony Becker and Kathy Watanabe, and their use of recording and police involvement, sparked a public discussion about First Amendment rights in civic spaces.
New policy package aims to curb misuse of ALPR data following an officer’s alleged tracking of a domestic violence accuser using license plate information.
Santa Clara County Realtors say AI tools excel at market data but lack the local nuance, physical insight, and contextual judgment only experienced professionals provide.
Ewert Road near SJC, a key bike corridor since the 1990s, faces possible closure; advocates argue it’s safer than alternatives and critical to Vision Zero goals.
City council directs staff to explore location-based restrictions; enforcement would be local, not left to county prosecutors.
Downtown Parking Board Vice Chair Tamiko Rast argues city should address fund mismanagement and transparency gaps before moving forward with multiyear parking rate increases.
Kathy Watanabe says city needs clearer accounting of stadium-generated revenues and business impacts ahead of Nov. 3 election.
The city’s website and app cover potholes, graffiti, streetlights and other neighborhood concerns.