San Jose lawmaker rejects Opportunity Housing, touts smart growth
By Lloyd Alaban Supporters of a controversial plan to build denser housing throughout San Jose say it will help the city meet its affordable housing goals. But one councilmember says there’s a better solution: holding the city accountable for a housing plan it already has to implement. Councilmember Matt Mahan, who represents South San Jose, spoke at a […]
Santa Clara County to enact Laura’s Law in forcing certain mental health treatments
Santa Clara County on Tuesday became the fifth Bay Area county to enact Laura’s Law, which allows the courts to force people with severe mental illness and a history of violence or repeated trips to hospitals and jails to get outpatient treatment against their will. The law is named after Laura Wilcox, a receptionist killed […]
