News Highlights

Fire at Kelley House in Kelley Park; Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is open
February 16, 2012
A three-alarm fire caused heavy damage to the historic Kelley House at Kelley Park this morning, according to the San José Fire Department. No one was injured. However, fire officials said 50 - 60 percent of the two-story Victorian had major fire damage. Nearby Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is open with free admission for Thursday, Feb. 16. Please enter the park by the Administrative Building which is located at the Senter Road parking lot. Due to the nearby fire, Happy Hollow opened at 11 this morning and the main entry plaza remains closed for the day. Visit Happy Hollow's website, www.hhpz.org, for details.

Retirement Projections Fact Sheet
February 10, 2012
On Thursday, February 9, 2012, City Manager Debra Figone issued a memo to the City Council regarding a Retirement Projections Fact Sheet. Read the memo.

2012 State of the City
February 9, 2012
The 2012 State of the City address is scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the San José Civic Auditorium. In addition to the Mayor's annual speech, the event will honor outstanding residents from each Council District and exemplary City employees. Due to budgetary constraints, the State of the City won't be carried live on San José's CivicCenter Television (Comcast Cable Channel 26). However, the event will be simulcast at 9:00 p.m. February 9 on both CivicCenter Television and the City website. Shortly after the simulcast, the video will be available for on-demand viewing online. CivicCenter Television will also rebroadcast the event on: Thursday, February 9, 2012: 11:00 p.m.; Friday, February 10, 2012: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, February 11, 2012: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. View the web simulcast (beginning at 9:00 p.m. 2/9/12) or on-demand video (after 11:00 p.m. 2/9/12) here.

Pride of San José
February 9, 2012
During the 2012 State of the City address, the 2011 Pride of San José honorees will receive recognition for representing the highest level of public service and commitment to the City of San José and its residents. Meet these exemplary City employees and learn more about the projects they implemented successfully.

Employee compensation information for 2011 now available online
February 3, 2012
Consistent with the City of San José’s commitment to an open and transparent government, the latest compensation information available for employees is now available on the City website. More

Public input sought as part of Library Director recruitment
January 17, 2012
The City of San José is beginning a nationwide search for applicants for its next Library Director and we are hoping you will take a few minutes to complete a brief survey on what traits you think the next Library Director should possess. All of the comments will be provided to City Manager Debra Figone for her consideration in making this important decision for our community. We value your input!

Online Survey
Click here to fill out the Library Director Recruitment Community Survey in English.
Click here to fill out the Library Director Recruitment Community Survey in Spanish.
Click here to fill out the Library Director Recruitment Community Survey in Vietnamese.

For more information about the San José Public Library, visit www.sjpl.org.

City Refunding Surplus Special Assessment District Funds to Current and Former Property Owners
The City of San José is refunding approximately $6.9 million in surplus funds from 35 expired special assessment districts in the City. If you or a related entity owned or had an interest in real property in the City anytime between 1974 and 2005, you are strongly encouraged to review the additional information provided below in order to determine whether you are eligible for a refund. For additional information, click here.

City's Labor Relations Information
The City of San José has 11 bargaining units (unions). In 2011, the City will be in negotiations with all 11 bargaining units for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. More