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Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo likely to enter race for Congress

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is expected to form an exploratory committee for the race to replace retiring Rep. Anna Eshoo. Tony Avelar/Special to the Chronicle The battle to replace the retiring Rep. Anna Eshoo in a South Bay House seat next year is likely to draw another big name: former San Jose Mayor Sam […]

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‘A real privilege’: SJ Mayor Sam Liccardo reflects on 8 years in office, talks about legacy

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is serving his last two weeks in office. At the end of this month and after eight long years, what comes next for the city’s 65th mayor? “I’ll have a chance in January to take a breath,” Mayor Liccardo said. “My wife and I are […]

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San Jose mayor attends White House ceremony; stumps for more federal funding

article FILE – San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo on Tuesday apologized for attending a Thanksgiving gathering that broke California’s rules for gathering.  San Jose, CA – Tuesday in the White House Rose Garden, it was pomp, circumstance, and a political victory lap. “So this is a great and celebratory day,” said U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, […]

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High-ranking San Jose officials make public endorsements for mayor

San Jose’s mayoral election: Who will lead the South Bay into the future? As the election for San Jose Mayor gets closer, those endorsing Cindy Chavez and Matt Mahan are now speaking publicly about who should lead the city into the future. Both Chavez and Mahan have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for their […]

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California Election: Here’s a look at who’s running for San Jose mayor as Sam Liccardo’s term nears its end

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — It’s the eve of election day and ABC7 is hearing from the four front-runners vying to lead the Bay Area’s most populous city. Voters in San Jose are getting ready to elect a new mayor. RELATED: CA Primary Election: San Francisco Bay Area voter guide, what to know San Jose […]

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San Jose Mayor Tests Positive for COVID-19 – NBC Bay Area

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo has tested positive for COVID-19, his office confirmed Monday. “After feeling under the weather this evening, I tested positive for COVID-19. I am thankful that my vaccination has prevented any serious symptoms so far,” the mayor said in a statement. “I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, mask up indoors, and utilize […]

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