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Government event this week in City of San Jose: Feb. 16-22

The following event is scheduled to take place in City of San Jose this week.

By San Jose Standard | Feb 17, 2025

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Local Government Meeting today in City of San Jose

City of San Jose City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

By San Jose Standard | Feb 13, 2025

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Government event this week in City of San Jose: Feb. 9-15

By San Jose Standard | Feb 10, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in City of San Jose this week.

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Zoe Lofgren highlights nonprofit support and internet safety initiatives

By San Jose Standard | Feb 7, 2025

In recent posts dated February 5 and February 7, Rep. Zoe Lofgren discussed her ongoing support for local nonprofits like Kitchen Marthas and outlined new legislative efforts against online piracy while preserving internet freedoms.

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Rep. Zoe Lofgren criticizes administration policies and proposes recovery efforts

By San Jose Standard | Feb 5, 2025

Rep. Zoe Lofgren addresses several key issues through recent social media posts made on February 3 and February 5, 2025.

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Government events this February in City of San Jose

By San Jose Standard | Jan 31, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of San Jose this month.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of San Jose

By San Jose Standard | Jan 27, 2025

City of San Jose City Council Meeting starting at 5:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Government event this week in City of San Jose: Jan. 26 - Feb. 1

By San Jose Standard | Jan 27, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in City of San Jose this week.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of San Jose

By San Jose Standard | Jan 23, 2025

City of San Jose City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Zoe Lofgren criticizes Trump's pardons for Capitol riot participants

By San Jose Standard | Jan 23, 2025

Rep. Zoe Lofgren voiced strong criticism against former President Donald Trump's pardoning decisions concerning individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots through a series of tweets posted on January 21 and January 23, 2025.

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Zoe Lofgren addresses ICE detention centers and federal funding initiatives

By San Jose Standard | Dec 6, 2024

Rep. Zoe Lofgren addresses critical issues via Twitter posts dated December 4 and December 6, 2024.

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Zoe Lofgren announces funding for SJSU STEM projects and legislative efforts

By San Jose Standard | Dec 4, 2024

Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren highlighted recent developments via social media posts dated December 3 and December 4.

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U.S. Rep. Lofgren votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By San Jose Standard | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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San José Fire Department announces multiple job openings

By San Jose Standard | Jul 23, 2024

The San José Fire Department (SJFD) has announced several job opportunities, inviting candidates to join its diverse and progressive team. The department aims to maintain San José's heritage of excellence by recruiting individuals who reflect the city's rich diversity.

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Good Samaritan Hospital Project's draft environmental impact report open for public review

By San Jose Standard | Jul 19, 2024

A Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Good Samaritan Hospital Project is now available for public review and comment. The project involves a Planned Development Rezoning to a Commercial General CG(PD) Planned Development Zoning District. This will allow the demolition of the existing bed tower and daycare center associated with the current Good Samaritan Hospital Campus, followed by the phased construction of two new hospital wings totaling approximately 750,000 square feet, a 200,000-square-foot medical office building, two parking garages, and a central...

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San Jose appoints Jennifer Schembri as new deputy city manager

By San Jose Standard | Jul 18, 2024

San José City Manager Welcomes New Deputy City Manager to Leadership Team

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San José announces public comment period for Columbus Park redevelopment

By San Jose Standard | Jul 16, 2024

The City of San José has announced its intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Columbus Park Project, identified as File No. ER20-025. The project involves the demolition of existing park facilities and recreational equipment to construct new amenities including two soccer fields, lawn practice areas, a kids’ soccer area, a play area, four pickleball courts, one futsal/pickleball/basketball court, and two horseshoe pitches. Additional features include a picnic area, restrooms, pedestrian paseo, gravel surface parking lots, a maintenance building, and a...

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San José extends cooling center operations amid excessive heat warning

By San Jose Standard | Jul 5, 2024

The City of San José has announced the extension of its cooling centers through Wednesday, July 10, in response to an Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service. The warning spans from Friday, July 5 to Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

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San José officials address illegal fireworks ahead of Fourth of July celebrations

By San Jose Standard | Jul 3, 2024

On Tuesday, July 2, officials from the City of San José convened at Lake Cunningham Park to discuss fireworks-related safety ahead of the Fourth of July. The press conference featured Mayor Matt Mahan, Councilmembers Domingo Candelas (District 8) and David Cohen (District 4), and Fire Chief Robert Sapien, Jr., supported by representatives from various city departments.

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San José officials announce Fourth of July celebrations with safety warnings

By San Jose Standard | Jul 1, 2024

Jake Pisani, Public Information Manager for the San José Fire Department (SJFD), announced a press conference regarding Fourth of July fireworks. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Cypress Pavilion in Lake Cunningham Park, located at 2305 S. White Rd., San José, CA.