In a sudden about-face, the San Jose Sharks — the most vocal opponent of Google’s plans to build an 80-acre urban village and tech campus on the western edge of downtown — have backed down.

San Jose Sharks right wing Scott Sabourin (49) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jarred Tinordi (25) fight in the second period of a game at the United Center on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

The Sharks now officially oppose Google's proposed transit village in downtown San Jose partly due to parking concerns -- but Mayor Sam Liccardo says the tech titan's Downtown West neighborhood ...