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City
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023 02:50 PM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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608 Dayten Rose
A two way, narrow bike lane with bicycle symbols and arrows indicating directions.
Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in San Jose?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A map showing purple-highlighted parts that will be the Downtown West transit village.
City
What’s the update with Google’s Downtown West transit village?
Google may be reassessing its construction timeline, following an announcement mid-February 2023.
February 16, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A screenshot of San Jose's interactive map showing the district boundaries.
City
Local Government 101: Meet the City Council
Become familiar with San Jose, CA’s local government with our first installment of SJ GOV 101: Meet your council members.
February 14, 2023
 · 
Alyson Chuyang
A picture of City Hall from the ground perspective.
City
Joining boards and commissions in San Jose, CA
Learn how you can join one of San Jose’s 27 boards + commissions.
February 3, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Mayor Matt Mahan and his family stand on the stage as he takes the oath of office.
City
Mayor Matt Mahan’s February inauguration ceremony
Along with presentations from local organizations, Mayor Matt Mahan discussed his vision for San Jose at his February 1st official inauguration ceremony.
February 2, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A skyline shot of Downtown San Jose including a large parking lot.
Government
San Jose, CA becomes largest city to rid of parking minimums
In December 2022, San Jose City Council voted to axe parking minimums for new developments — which gets rid of an almost 60-year-old standard.
December 8, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A Google Maps image of the Bo Town Seafood Restaurant.
Development
San Jose highrise to replace Bo Town restaurant
At the end of November 2022, San Jose City Council gave the green light to replace the historic, 1960s-era restaurant with a luxury high rise tower.
December 1, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
The intersection of Santa Clara Street and San Pedro Street.
Government
San Jose reduces speed limits around the city
Signs signaling reduced speed limits have been implemented around San Jose, CA as of recent.
November 1, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
San Jose 311
Government
San Jose’s 311 service
We’re breaking down San Jose, CA’s 311 service, which provides access to local government information + services like reporting street light outages or locating certain city agencies, through one point of contact.
September 28, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
San Jose City Hall + Rotunda with flagpoles in the foreground.
Government
New affordable housing projects in San Jose, CA
San Jose’s City Council moves forward with building 700+ apartments and homes across four sites.
September 27, 2022
 · 
Nicole Calande
CityHall_SJtoday_OCT2022
News
New community advisory commission for Google grants in San Jose, CA
How would you invest Google’s money in San Jose?
August 16, 2022
 · 
Nicole Calande
FoxTaleOwners
City
7 local beverage businesses supporting our community in San Jose, CA
July 26, 2022
 · 
Alyson Chuyang
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