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San Jose is the largest city in Silicon Valley and the seat of Santa Clara County, situated at the southern end of San Francisco Bay. Technology employment and research connect the city to surrounding communities, but its economy also includes manufacturing, education and local services. Diridon Station, VTA transit and the airport are important transportation assets. Housing costs, water resources, downtown redevelopment and wildfire exposure near foothill neighborhoods influence local policy.

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November 6, 2026, 8:26 AM · 3 mins read

Global research links rent control to higher costs for unregulated tenants

Recent international reviews reveal that while rent control can lower costs for tenants in regulated units, it often leads to higher rents and reduced housing supply elsewhere.