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In San Jose this week, the City Council discussed priorities for the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) local investment plan and the Housing Authority’s Moving to Work plan, both of which have implications for youth services and housing stability. The council also approved free use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the 2026 Youth Commission End of the Year Recognition Awards event, supporting youth engagement and recognition. At the county level, the Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety & Justice Committee received updates on funding and programs related to children and families, including a contract amendment to improve transportation services for foster youth. The county’s Department of Family and Children’s Services remains under expanded state oversight following recent child welfare system failures highlighted by multiple child abuse-related deaths. Key points: - San Jose City Council reviewed VTA investment priorities and Housing Authority plans affecting youth. - Approval granted for the Youth Commission’s end-of-year awards event venue. - County committee approved increased funding for foster youth transportation services. - Continued state oversight of county child welfare services due to recent system failures. What to watch: Future San Jose City Council meetings may further address youth housing and transportation initiatives tied to regional transit investments.

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