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San Jose leaders move to pause data center approvals until stricter rules come up for a December vote

Mayor Matt Mahan and four council members proposed Thursday to halt land-use approvals for data centers until the council votes Dec. 8 on standards for water, power and noise. Advocates say a real moratorium should last longer.

Knox AbbottNovember 12, 20262 min read

Data Center Planning - illustration, Jake Team LLC

City Hall

Taxable property value tops $23.6 billion even as the median home price slips, consultant tells Saratoga's finance panel today

HdL Coren & Cone's 2026-27 report puts the city's assessed value up 5.7%, ahead of the county, and expects smaller gains next year as the median detached home sale dipped to $4.25 million.

4 days ago

Civic Transition - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Outgoing council hands the newly elected one a decision on a $165,000 review of how City Hall is organized

Instead of hiring Bell Burnette & Atwater Wednesday, the council voted unanimously to bring the organizational assessment back to the next council, ideally within about three months.

6 days ago

City Hall Council Chamber - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Council unanimously bars immigration detention and processing sites until Dec. 19, leaving any extension to the incoming members

The urgency ordinance adopted Wednesday blocks permits, business licenses and other approvals for detention or custodial processing facilities for 45 days. One candidate who leads in the council count urged a no vote.

7 days ago

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Sport

Hockey Arena Atmosphere - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Sharks Rally from Deficit, Win Shootout vs Penguins 3-2

Local Business

New Business Opening - illustration, Jake Team LLC

1 New Business in Saratoga: Week of Nov. 9

Weather

Saratoga Weather: Cool Down Continues With Rain Expected Tomorrow - Nov 12, 11 AM

California

Mountain lion habitat - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Saratoga

San Jose leaders move to pause data center approvals until stricter rules come up for a December vote

City Hall

Taxable property value tops $23.6 billion even as the median home price slips, consultant tells Saratoga's finance panel today

Outgoing council hands the newly elected one a decision on a $165,000 review of how City Hall is organized

Council unanimously bars immigration detention and processing sites until Dec. 19, leaving any extension to the incoming members

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San Jose's new women's hockey team will be the Sea Lions, with a Dec. 5 home opener at SAP Center

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First water flows through Anderson Dam's new tunnel, clearing the way for Valley Water's $1.88 billion rebuild

Burglary and theft make up most of the 193 crimes reported in Saratoga last year, county DA's report shows

Los Gatos planners take up a townwide ban on data centers Thursday

Earthquakes lock up the West's No. 4 seed and the first playoff game ever played at PayPal Park, despite a 3-1 loss in Minnesota

Great America in Santa Clara will close for good on Labor Day 2027 after more than 50 years

Cupertino planners take up 614 apartments Tuesday, including an eight-story building next to Cupertino High

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