Almaden Resident
Cover Story
Photograph by Vicki Thompson
Final Phase: Councilwoman Nancy Pyle is looking forward to the opening of the Almaden Branch Library and Community Center in May. During her first year in office, Pyle facilitated fundraising to expand the center's books and materials.
Pyle's Perspectives
Councilwoman Nancy Pyle reflects on her first year in office
By Monica Heger
San Jose City Councilwoman Nancy Pyle has one year of city hall life under her belt and is ready to tackle more. more >>
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News
SJ mayor wants public funding for elections
Gonzales proposes putting an end to private funding.
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The government freeze on median incomes affects affordable housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will keep Santa Clara County's median-family income estimates frozen in 2006 for the third year in a row.
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Mayor proposes cutting the city's public safety budget by 2 percent
It's budget time at San Jose City Hall, and this year's budget deficit, while less than anticipated, is $35.9 million.
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Other News
- San Jose labor alliance irked at 5.25% raise for few officials
- SJUSD budget is balanced for now, but counting on state allocations
- Sunshine law plan advances after heated council debate
Special Features
Your guide to local cultural & charitable events
A weekly update on arts & society
Letters & Opinions
Community
- Super Suppers does the chopping for quick family meal preparation
- Software engineer-turned-teacher opens art school in Princeton Plaza
- Teens fast for 30 hours during fundraiser for hungry children
Education
Sports
- Chargers get good pitching, and two more league wins
- Chargers win again in volleyball
- Leland tops Branham in league opener
- Mustangs nail league lacrosse wins at home and on the road
- Pioneer bats alive in a pair of wins over Willow Glen
- X-treme wins NJB section title
