San Jose mayor unveils plan to address city's $60M budget deficit

San Jose's mayor, on Tuesday, said he wanted to change how funds from Measure E are allocated, from long-term plans to build affordable housing to short-term needs of the unhoused. Matt Mahan said doing so will cut the projected deficit for next year by 2/3.

Volunteers needed for holiday dinner distribution project

Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program serves over 300 families/individuals daily, 6 days a week. Meals and grocery boxes are prepared for seniors, people living in encampments and transitional housing throughout Emeryville, Oakland, and Berkeley.

San Jose soup kitchen looking for new digs to call home

Martha's Kitchen, a popular San Jose soup kitchen that has been in the Alma neighborhood since President Ronald Reagan was sworn into office, says it has outgrown its current home and needs to move.