Santa Clara County Local News: Local Governments

San Jose leaders could select a new police chief by September. But before they do, some advocates are urging them to speak with families who lost loved ones to police shootings.

County officials want to provide broadband internet service in underserved neighborhoods, contrary to a long-awaited report that dismisses the idea.

Santa Clara’s housing plans are still out of compliance with the state, but the city hopes its newest draft will be the final effort.

San Jose housing commissioners had blistering words for a proposal to divert affordable housing money to shelters and sweeps.

The City of Morgan Hill this week released its recommended two-year budget for the fiscal years starting this fall, and officials are urging members of the public to attend a series of upcoming meetings to learn more about the spending plan and offer suggestions.

Two long-tenured Sunnyvale officials are moving up the ranks of local government.

Santa Clara has more than half a billion dollars in needed infrastructure improvements and officials hope residents will pay to get those projects done.

After decades of residents requesting historic status, San Jose is starting the process to create a new city landmark district — the first since 2007.

San Jose needs millions of dollars it doesn't have to clear homeless residents from city waterways and place them into temporary shelter. Officials are considering raiding an affordable housing fund to make it happen.

It only took six tries.

More than 100 Santa Clara County seniors struggling with the cost of living will have a place to call home in downtown San Jose within the next few years.