Monthly Archives : March 2019

Mar 28, 2019

Charges Filed Against Democratic Party Vice Chair Daraka Larimore-Hall for Interfering with Bauman Lawsuit

Today, delegates of the California Democratic Party filed charges of alleged misconduct against Vice Chair of the California Democratic Party and candidate for Party Chair Daraka Larimore-Hall, for attempting to manipulate the sexual harassment lawsuit against disgraced past Chair Eric Bauman. The charges stems from an amended complaint filed last week accusing Larimore-Hall of harassing the victims who had filed a…

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Mar 28, 2019

Cortese’s Open Supervisor Seat Draws Large Crowd of Competitors

Supervisor Dave Cortese is termed out in 2020 and his soon-to-be vacant seat has attracted a large number of political players. First on the list is San Jose City Council Member Magdalena Carrasco.  While at the City, she has championed women’s issues and affordable housing, among other items. Carrasco, the city’s previous Vice Mayor, has also served on the East…

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Mar 28, 2019

San Jose Spotlight: Google in San Jose: Two more public agencies signed NDAs

More non-disclosure agreements signed with Google are surfacing as the tech giant pushes forward with its downtown San Jose campus. Google came under fire earlier this year after San José Spotlight revealed 18 San Jose city officials signed NDAs with the corporation. Advocates and government watchdogs have called the number of NDAs demanded by the tech giant unprecedented. But records requested by this news organization show that San Jose…

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Mar 27, 2019

Dominic Caserta Takes Polygraph Regarding Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

Former city council member and candidate for Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Dominic Caserta took a polygraph test in an effort to dispel accusations of sexual misconduct that were brought against him last year. Below is the press release outlining the results. Dominic J. Caserta, Former City Council Member, Scores The Highest Possible on Polygraph Test SAN JOSE, CA…

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Mar 27, 2019

Santa Clara County Trades Orientation Program Celebrates 23 More Graduates, Including 11 Women

Last week, 23 community members celebrated their graduation from the Santa Clara County Trades Orientation Program (TOP). The graduates- 11 of who were women-all had one thing in common: seeking a good, family-supporting career. Through their hard work and dedication, they have learned what it takes to start an apprenticeship in the skilled trades construction and are on their way…

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Mar 25, 2019

San Jose Spotlight: The Dark Side of Luxury: State deems Capital Club’s wage policy illegal

In the wake of accusations of unfair wages stemming from a confusing pay system at the ritzy Silicon Valley Capital Club, state officials are now confirming that the club violated employment law. “Under California law, a service charge cannot be used to make up any shortfall in paying at least the minimum wage for all hours worked,” read a statement from the California…

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Mar 25, 2019

Policy Watch: Week of 3/25

City of San Jose Report on Affordable Housing Investment Plan recommends $10M for acquisition/rehab and 30% of funds for ELI units The committee will receive a report on the Housing Investment Plan with an update on the expenditure of affordable housing funds and the total units in production. Staff recommend including two new priorities: (1) to set aside $10M for…

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Mar 22, 2019

Immigrants’ Rights Advocates Denounce Mayor’s Stereotyping of Immigrant Community Amid Tragic Death

Earlier this week, immigrants’ rights advocates attended the San Jose City Council meeting to denounce Mayor Liccardo’s politicizing of the tragic death of Bambi Larson. Advocates stated that is was troubling that the Mayor has used Larson’s death to spread a racist and dangerous stereotype of the immigrant community. San Jose Spotlight reported on the issue. Advocates felt that using the tragedy…

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Mar 22, 2019

Diep Faces Challengers in His 2020 Re-Election Bid

Lan Diep, the Council Member for District 4, is going to have to work to keep his seat in 2020; at least one formidable competitor has announced his intention to challenge the Council Member. That challenger is Huy Tran, an employment attorney and partner at Justice at Work Law Group (JAW). Huy is also Council District 4’s appointed Housing and…

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Mar 21, 2019

Bay Area Women’s March President is First to Enter District 10 Council Race

This weekend, Jenny Higgins Bradanini announced her campaign for San Jose City Council District 10.  The current District 10 Council Member, Johnny Khamis, is termed out in 2020.  Higgins Bradanini, President of the Bay Area Women’s March, most recently served as former Council Member Rocha’s policy director. A candidate rumored for the seat is Brigade CEO and co-founder Matt Mahan.…

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