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Jul 26, 2024 · Reinhold told San José Spotlight the mural is intended to inspire the community to respect and nurture our environment. The mural pays homage to Hawaiian culture, featuring Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire, volcanoes and hula. The Hawaiian words “Mālama ‘Āina” are painted on the wall, meaning to care for and honor the land.
Jul 16, 2024 · San Jose’s Vietnamese community is celebrating a long-anticipated monument symbolizing its post-war roots in the city after the project faced years of delays. The statue , unveiled Saturday at the Vietnamese Heritage Garden , features a Vietnamese soldier and an American soldier, both armed and standing beside each other atop rocky terrain in front of the flags for both countries.
Aug 22, 2024 · San Jose leaders have greenlit the purchase of more than $400,000 in military equipment for the city’s police department to replenish its existing inventory of weapons and devices. Approved purchases for San Jose police officers include 125 new .556 caliber patrol rifles for $112,132 and close to $100,000 in new rifles for use by the MERGE unit — also known as SWAT teams.
6 days ago · San Jose fire union members protest congressional candidate and former Mayor Sam Liccardo at a Sept. 26, 2024 demonstration organized by opponent Evan Low’s campaign. Photo by Brandon Pho. The measure caused years of acrimonious legal battles between the city and its labor unions, which Liccardo settled in his first term as mayor in 2015.
Aug 28, 2024 · San Jose lawmakers influence vote over Muwekma Ohlone recognition. Muwekma Ohlone Tribe members Cynthia Arellano (left) and Corina Arellano holding up their tribe flag outside the San Jose City Council chambers on Aug. 27, 2024. Councilmembers deferred a vote to support federal recognition of the tribe. Photo by Vicente Vera.
1 day ago · We’re changing the face of local journalism by building a community-supported newsroom that ignites civic engagement, educates residents and strengthens our democracy. San Jose Spotlight is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to local political & business reporting in San Jose, Santa Clara County & the South Bay.
Sep 5, 2024 · A legal shield protecting police officers from excessive force lawsuits has taken a major blow in San Jose. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday denied qualified immunity for Michael Panighetti, a San Jose Police Department officer who shot a Black activist, Derrick Sanderlin, in the groin with a foam round while he held a sign ...
Aug 6, 2024 · The San Jose City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to reconsider the idea for the 2026 election, or possibly later. The proposed ballot measure aimed to levy an annual parcel tax of 1 cent per square foot on single-family homes and other property, and was touted as potentially raising $21 million per year to maintain and improve parks , playgrounds, trails and more under the city parks ...
Jun 15, 2024 · A long delayed monument to fallen Vietnam War fighters will finally be unveiled at San Jose’s Vietnamese Heritage Garden, a planned cultural gathering space waylaid by community divide. The life-size statue of two armed soldiers — one American and one South Vietnamese — could be ready for public viewing this month or early July.
Aug 20, 2024 · Spartan Village on the Paseo, formerly the south tower of the Signia by Hilton hotel, will house roughly 700 San Jose State University students beginning this fall semester. About 120 beds will be partly subsidized through an $89 million state grant. Regular room prices for double, triple and quad-style rooms range from $7,520 to $9,562 with ...
