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Mayor Matt Mahan said the new data-tracking system, UrbanLogiq, estimates that roughly 3,700 people are still living in the streets. Down from the last internal city count of just over 5,400.
Anticipating large turnout and security concerns, San Jose officials moved watch parties for Sunday's World Cup matches from San Pedro Square to two larger venues.
Gubernatorial candidate and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has touted his progress in addressing housing and homelessness, claiming that he has "reduced homelessness by a third." Devin Fehely takes a closer look at Mahan's approach and his track record on homelessness.
Officials in San Jose began notifying residents of a large homeless encampment in the city about plans to clear out the area in April.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026, joining a crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Mayor Matt Mahan of San Jose announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026, joining a crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Mayor Matt Mahan of San Jose speaks to CBS News Bay Area's Reed Cowan about his opposition to a proposed ballot initiative that seeks to impose a one-time, 5% wealth tax on residents with over $1 billion in assets.
A California measure that seeks to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts, which are often a source of blight on streets and in waterways, has been signed into law.
Drug dealers who are known to frequent St. James Park in downtown San Jose will be arrested if they're seen at or near the park following a court injunction, authorities said Tuesday.
The San Jose City Council approved a controversial ordinance on homelessness at its regular meeting on Tuesday.
With more than 5,000 people estimated to be living on the streets of San Jose and not nearly enough places to house them all, city officials are hoping a new program will reduce the homeless population by sending some individuals off to live with family.
With Super Bowl LIX in the books, all eyes are on the Bay Area as the countdown begins for Levi's Stadium hosting Super Bowl LX next year.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is arguing against Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent order for local jurisdictions to proceed with the clearing of homeless encampments, saying immediate sweeps are the wrong way to deal with them.
San Jose City Councilmember Matt Mahan will become the next mayor of San Jose after Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez conceded in the race, more than a week after Election Day.
