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Congress Hears Plight of San Jose Woman Evicted From Her Home of 41 Years

A seriously ill South San Jose woman who recently was evicted from her home of 41 years by Wells Fargo Bank is receiving support from Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, who wrote a letter to the bank’s CEO on her behalf.

Darlene Bowland

Darlene Bowland, 68, lost her home through foreclosure proceedings and was evicted last […]

San Jose City Council Places Pension Reforms on June Ballot on 6-5 Vote

The San Jose City Council narrowly approved placing a pension reform measure on the June, but declined, for now, to declare a fiscal emergency.

After three hours of discussion and public comment, the council voted 6-5 on Tuesday, December 6, to put a measure on the June 5, ballot that would allow cost-saving […]

Lower Pension Costs Could Slash Budget Deficit; Reform Plan Still in Play

An unexpected drop in pensions costs for San Jose police officers and firefighters could slash the projected $80 million deficit for thebudget to $25 million, which may keep community centers and libraries open next year and avoid cutting public safety officers.

Mayor Chuck Reed, City Manager Deb Figone

However, Mayor Chuck Reed and […]

July 31 is the Deadline for San Jose Groups to Apply for CAP Grants

The City of San Jose is accepting applications for CAP grants through the online WebGrants page. Deadline to apply is 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 31.

Applicants can either register or log in to start the online process to compete for grants from $300 to $1,500 per organization. More information is on the CAP Grant Cycle 28 can be found on the United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County Web page. UNSCC administers the grants for the city.

The popular Community Action and Pride program funds such activities as social mixers, Dumpster Days (cleanups using dumpsters rented from the city), newsletters and National Night Out events. Grants also are used for liability insurance required by the city for events in public parks and buildings.

Neighborhoods Gearing Up for National Night Out

Want the San Jose Police Department to be part of your National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5? You have until Friday, July 25, to register at the SJPD Website or by contacting the SJPD Crime Prevention Unit at (408) 277-4133.

Celebrating its 31st anniversary, National Night Out is a nationwide movement to get residents to know each other and their police patrol officers in an effort to make their neighborhoods safer.

Many neighborhoods throughout San José and Santa Clara County will host such events as block parties, ice cream socials and barbecues. Once your neighborhood is registered, the SJPD will put it on our list of event sites to visit during the evening.

For more information on the National Night Out organization, visit the NNO website.

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Congress Hears Plight of San Jose Woman Evicted From Her Home of 41 Years

San Jose City Council Places Pension Reforms on June Ballot on 6-5 Vote

Lower Pension Costs Could Slash Budget Deficit; Reform Plan Still in Play

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July 31 is the Deadline for San Jose Groups to Apply for CAP Grants

Neighborhoods Gearing Up for National Night Out