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San Jose drivers are paying over $7 per gallon at some stations as California prices near record highs. Governor Gavin Newsom suspended the summer-blend requirement so stations can sell winter-blend gasoline earlier than usual. Experts say global factors and state fuel standards both contribute to what San Jose drivers pay.
NBC Bay Area (KNTV) · Sep 29, 2026On Monday, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 7.5%, its peak since April 2024. The Santa Clara County Realtors Association says the increase will make buying a home harder, especially for first-time buyers. Some buyers are adjusting budgets or paying more in cash, according to experts.
NBC Bay Area (KNTV) · Sep 29, 2026South Bay cyclists plan to oppose closing part of Ewert Road near San Jose Mineta International Airport. Cyclists use the road to commute and connect with other bike trails. An airport spokesperson says the road was not designed for public use and cites safety concerns.
NBC Bay Area (KNTV) · Sep 29, 2026Educators reunited at an event marking 50 years of the Biblioteca Latinoamericana in San Jose. Young children come to the library to study their history and feel part of something bigger. The anniversary marks five decades of a library that has been part of the San Jose community.
NBC Bay Area (KNTV) · Sep 29, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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A Santa Clara mayoral candidate is facing a state-level complaint regarding the undisclosed use of AI-generated images on his campaign website. The complaint alleges violations of state law requiring disclosure for such materials. Ferraris' campaign has since taken down the disputed images.
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The San Jose City Council is scheduled to vote on a plan that would double the downtown parking meter rate to $4 per hour. The proposal also suggests extending parking meter hours until 9 p.m., an extension from the current 6 p.m. One board member sent a letter recommending the council postpone the vote.
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The San José City Council will consider raising parking meter and garage rates at its upcoming meeting. Officials propose a phased rollout to address budget deficits and rising infrastructure costs. The changes would affect all 2,500 city meters.
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Proposition 43 could raise the required vote threshold to two-thirds for citizen initiatives on sales taxes in California. This would make passing such measures more difficult than the current simple majority requirement, causing concern among local and transit leaders regarding funding.
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Proposition 3 aims to lock in tax rates for high-income earners in California. This measure would permanently extend existing income taxes on the top 2% of filers. The proposal is intended to provide permanent funding for schools and health care.
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Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 1194, a bill that would have made permanent a legal fellowship pilot program for new immigration lawyers. The proposal aimed to serve underserved regions like the Central Valley and Inland Empire. Newsom stated the bill was duplicative because existing budget allocations already support immigration services.
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Governor Newsom signed ten gun safety measures into law. These include a requirement for current residents to take a four-hour safety class when purchasing new guns starting in 2029. The laws aim to prevent firearm violence and are viewed differently by gun control advocates and Second Amendment groups.
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Concerns were raised regarding the proposal to raise downtown parking rates as part of the 2026-27 budget. The Department of Transportation initially recommended increases without public outreach. Following testimony, a revised, phased-in proposal is scheduled for council review.
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Amber Hewitt, a national equity leader with federal policy experience, has been appointed to lead San Jose's Office of Racial and Social Equity. She will assume the position in October.
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City officials are seeking new restrictions on automated license plate reader technology following public complaints about alleged data misuse. The proposal aims to establish stronger oversight measures for the surveillance system.
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A San Jose official has disputed a campaign mailer that references his decades-old misdemeanor convictions. The mailer has sparked disagreement among candidates about the appropriateness of the campaign tactic.
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