The State Legislature released a budget for FY 25–26 that zeroes out funding for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program.

California’s Big City Mayors Demand Action as Critical Homelessness Funding is Threatened

Today, as Mayor Matt Mahan’s June Budget Message is released ahead of the June 10th vote, a diverse range of leaders will share their support for a major initiative which expands the city’s code of conduct to include the expectation that when shelter is offered, people living on the streets accept it 

Proposal aligns with new state law allowing cities to designate areas for streamlined permitting of music, food, and nightlife

Hundreds of residents will come to Arena Green East in Downtown San José for a day of service

After a yearlong stall in housing starts, the city adopts bold policies to jumpstart multifamily construction and tackle the housing crisis head-on

200 new units paid for in part by the state of California will provide safer shelter and help move more residents off the streets

Via Del Oro consists of  135 interim housing units that serve up to 150 individuals currently experiencing homelessness. The site offers wraparound supportive services to residents as they pursue permanent housing

For years, a growing encampment and mounting safety concerns at Columbus Park have made athletic facilities and the park at large inaccessible to the public

Located along the Coyote Creek, the site will bring relief to neighbors, restore Watson Park, and help connect unhoused residents to resources

Mayor Matt Mahan and Congressman Jimmy Panetta Celebrate Manufacturing Expansion and Workforce Development in Silicon Valley

Mayor Mahan, Councilmember Cohen, and WeHOPE celebrate Berryessa’s grand opening 

The Council approves a March Budget Message that prioritizes accountability and results despite challenging economic outlook in 7-4 vote

Proposed last year by Mayor Matt Mahan, applications open today for $50k grants to support early-stage AI startups looking to join vibrant tech ecosystem in San José

City seeks to hold owners accountable for rehabilitating property in downtown core

Mayor Mahan previews new policy to hold unhoused residents accountable for coming indoors ahead of the release of his March Budget Message

Berryessa Safe Parking Site has capacity to serve over 100 people living in unsheltered homelessness, removing over 80 RV’s from stagnation on city streets

Lease Extension passed today includes renovations to Excite Ballpark to keep the team in San Jose

For the first time, City has put a price tag on what it would cost to end the era of encampments 

Mayor Mahan, alongside the Vietnamese community and Councilemember Bien Doan, successfully advocated for the reopening of the beloved cultural center