San Jose City Council News

San Jose to convert polarizing homeless shelter into permanent housing

The Real Deal — SF • 2026-03-30T20:26:33+00:00

San Jose is moving to convert one of its most controversial interim housing sites into permanent…

San José School District Moves to Close 5 Elementary Schools

KQED — News • 2026-03-27T20:01:13+00:00

South Bay parents and community members, including San José Mayor Matt Mahan, called on the school…

Statewide Gubernatorial Debate Canceled, Increasing Pressure on Mahan Campaign

San Jose Inside • 2026-03-26T04:03:07+00:00

San Jose Mayor criticizes other candidates after releasing an ambitious plan to reform big spending…

Following sexual abuse investigation, San Jose takes stock of Cesar Chavez landmarks as city weighs renaming

Mercury News — Local • 2026-03-26T02:16:55+00:00

'At the center of our conversation must be survivors,' says Councilmember Peter Ortiz

San Jose mayor talks about debate controversy, Cesar Chavez fallout and more

NBC Bay Area — San Jose • 2026-03-25T20:56:28+00:00

San Jose mayor Matt Mahan joined NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre Wednesday evening to provide his…

Meet the candidates running for District 7 San Jose City Council

San José Spotlight • 2026-03-24T15:30:04+00:00

Election season is in full swing in San Jose District 7, where incumbent Councilmember Bien Doan is…

Garen: Why is Matt Mahan allowing San Jose public schools to close?

San José Spotlight • 2026-03-23T19:00:04+00:00

Mayor Matt Mahan is running for governor on a platform of fiscal responsibility. But what does…

Will Matt Mahan’s solutions to homelessness work for California?

San José Spotlight • 2026-03-20T15:30:45+00:00

If San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan becomes California’s next governor, policy experts say some homeless…