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“Embattled Council Member Lan Diep Gets Hit Hard


Embattled Council Member Lan Diep’s campaign for re-election just got harder. A new digital ad from the South Bay Labor Council hits him for using his office for personal gain while voting for giveaways to developers. Diep, who is heavily supported by developers and landlords, faces two tough opponents, Berryessa School Board Member David Cohen and worker rights attorney Huy…

Early Fundraising Numbers are in for 2016 San Jose City Council Races


In District 2, there are two early front runners in Elias Portales and Sergio Jimenez. Elias Portales leads the district with an impressive $35,777 raised in the month of December.  Mr. Portales has a good amount of funds available with $33,670.16 cash on hand.  Sergio Jimenez is next in the district with a respectable $17,005.16 raised in December, Mr. Jimenez…