South Bay Municipal Monitor

The official page titled School Board Agendas and Minutes 2026-2027 is now available, with the site updated 10/10/26.

San José's draft standards for data centers over 20 MW aim to guide responsible expansion with tough local requirements.

• Energy demand: Projects...

San José Police are investigating the city's 40th traffic death of 2026 after a solo-vehicle crash on Zanker Road.

• A gray 2005 Toyota RAV4 left the...

• SJPD arrested Manuel Perez-Gonzalez for June 6 gang-related stabbing on Williamsburg Drive
• Two suspects arrested in April 10 Monterey Highway...

AB 2263 now lets VTA reserve affordable units in its transit-oriented projects, directly tackling the long commutes that push skilled workers out of...

The City of San José Human Resources Department received the 2026 Agency of Excellence Award from the Public Sector Human Resource Association for its...

• Home invasion arrests: SJPD detained delivery service impersonators linked to attempted invasion
• Traffic fatality #37: Department investigates 2026's latest fatal collision

This October's Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge Into Safety,” urges residents to practice safe charging for phones, computers, e-bikes, e-scooters,...

Denis Shevchenko, a former San Jose Police Department community service officer who previously served as a police officer, was sentenced to 60 months...

San José Fire Department’s new Mobile Care Unit starts October 1, 2026, as a six-month pilot to link residents with behavioral health, substance use,...

• On September 5, 2026, SJPD officers responded to a south San José residence after suspects posing as delivery workers were caught on camera, one...

Riders on Route 6 Granite Mountain face a full-day detour Wednesday, Sept. 30, from construction on Rock St.

• Outbound: Skip Rock St. & 17th St....

San José Clean Energy leads a partnership that powers Caltrain’s electric fleet with 100% renewable energy, earning a national Green Power Leadership...

Valley Water calls on Santa Clara County residents and businesses to prepare now for potential El Niño flooding.

• Check your risk at...

San José received a tree removal application (26TRE-00116) on September 28, 2026, for a 35-foot tree at 342 Kellogg Av due to pronounced lean, asymmetric canopy, poor structural condition, and basal cracking.

Palo Alto Human Services delivers a local safety net and quality-of-life support.

• Information & Referral: Direct connections to schools, health...

Get ready for the San José City Council Meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM.

• Call 877-853-5257 (Toll Free) to join or listen
• Review the full agenda ahead of time
• Mark the date to stay informed on local decisions

San José Mineta International Airport has added six new Gillig electric buses, completing its transition from CNG shuttles and joining eight existing...

• Community voice at core: Hewitt plans to start with listening and trust-building so resident experiences directly inform government services.
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SJPD is actively investigating the city's latest two homicides.

• Officers responded to Lelong Avenue and Alma Avenue
• Located a deceased male victim...