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Stunning street mural headed to San Pedro Square
There were a few silver linings that emerged from the pandemic. The closing of San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St. John was a big one for me--and it recently became permanent.Now that the...
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Santa Clara County Struggles to Improve Internet in Underserved Areas
County officials want to provide broadband internet service in underserved neighborhoods, contrary to a long-awaited report that dismisses the idea.
Santa Clara One Step Closer to State Housing Approval
Santa Clara’s housing plans are still out of compliance with the state, but the city hopes its newest draft will be the final effort.
From Mountain View Voice...
Mountain View Public Pool Investments Continue
Construction at the Mountain View Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center is nearing completion, with plans to renovate the Eagle Park facility underway..
From Palo Alto Online...
Palo Alto Budget Outlook Improves
Palo Alto is considering a $1 billion increased spending plan as a result of improved city revenues.
San Jose Commissioners Oppose Diverting Housing Funds
San Jose housing commissioners had blistering words for a proposal to divert affordable housing money to shelters and sweeps.
Here Are Final Official Results for 16th Congressional District
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber today posted a revised Statement of Vote for the March 5 primary.
From The Mercury News...
Ice Skating Complex Proposed for Gilroy
A massive ice sports complex to be operated by the San Jose Sharks is a proposed addition to the Gilroy Sports Park.
Santa Clara County Closes Budget Deficit
Despite bleak fiscal forecast, the county managed to close the deficit in its $12.4 billion 2024-2025 budget.
Morgan Hill Proposes Two-Year Budget That Tops $205M
The City of Morgan Hill this week released its recommended two-year budget for the fiscal years starting this fall, and officials are urging members of the public to attend a series of upcoming meetings to learn more about the spending plan and offer suggestions.
Sunnyvale Selects New City Attorney and Interim Manager
Two long-tenured Sunnyvale officials are moving up the ranks of local government.
San Jose Proposes $120 million Homelessness Spending in Budget
Plans include more tiny home shelters, sanctioned camps, bus tickets out of town.
Palo Alto Condos Approped
In their May 6 meeting, the Palo Alto City Council approved a 75-unit condominium complex on San Antonio Road.
Strike While the Iron is Hot at Blacksmithing Demo
Memorial Day Observance at Memorial Arch Park
City Releases Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025
Your mental health is the most important thing in the world.
The state's never-ending housing crisis has inspired hundreds of thousands of Californians to flee, and inspired an audacious plan for a brand-new city. Here's where the two related stories stand this week.
They were odd jobs, but somebody had to do them. On International Workers’ Day, one peripatetic laborer shares his career lowlights.
Despite predictions that the party on the West Coast is winding down, California’s population increased last year for the first time since 2020.
A celebration of the work of an artist who devoted a career to preserving the wildlands he loved. Plus: News you can use, and a tasty recipe!
A celebrated photographer reflects on the life that led to his first book, which captures a secret paradise in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula.
Before he started making images without a camera, Robert Buelteman was a celebrated nature photographer who worked primarily in black-and-white film.
For the good of Tahoe Truckee forests and communities, funders & local leaders rally to support Northstar Community Services District wood energy facility.
Ee celebrate the efforts our fellow humans have made and are making to help heal our planet and connect us, while we simultaneously consider what we must do to protect our communities as the climate crisis worsens.
Meet the hippie intellectual who changed the world with the first published photograph of our entire planet.
California communities are focusing resources in response to the effects of climate change and other challenges.
A Tesla lobbyist, an LA-based environmental group, and Gov. Jerry Brown brought a rule minted in Sacramento to Beijing, and helped launch China’s EV industry.
We take a look, or rather a listen, to Davisville, a radio show and podcast on low-power but high-energy KDRT 95.7, broadcast out of Davis, California.
Heat pumps, an energy-efficient way to both heat and cool homes, are a necessary element of California's climate goal of net zero carbon emissions. Here's what they are, how they work, and how to get one.
A bill to mandate use of the method will not advance in the Legislature this year in the face of teachers union opposition.
A new bill would make it illegal for homeless residents to camp in certain places, such as near schools, throughout California. Its authors say such a ban has had great success in San Diego. But a closer look at that …
In an analysis of more than 1 million votes cast by current legislators since 2017, CalMatters Digital Democracy reporter Ryan Sabalow and CBS Sacramento reporter Julie Watts found that Democrats vote “no” less than 1% of the time on average.
This week, a virtual visit to Surf City USA—a great place to experience the season of rebirth and renewal that's worth a drive from anywhere in our coverage area.
There is no scientific explanation for the conditions that make an eclipse inevitable. It’s a coincidence. Or a miracle.
The first Block Party of 2024 is at the Historic District, May 16th
Downtown San Jose advocates are hosting a series of six different block parties in Downtown San Jose, and the first kicks off this week in the Historic District at the heart of the downtown area. ...
Time To Celebrini! Sharks’ Draft Lottery Victory Mailbag
Welcome to a post-Draft Lottery victory mailbag! Congratulations, San Jose Sharks fans! You deserved this win. Thanks for all your questions! Sharksmustbealways asked if the Sharks were waiting fo...
Raging Waters San Jose has a new name
After quite a bit of drama, Raging Waters will return this summer with a new operator. However, the name will be new. The waterpark will now be called Calibunga San Jose. California Drea...
Who Do 7 Mock Drafts Say Sharks Will Pick at No. 14?
“It’s signed, sealed, delivered.” “The unanimous top prospect.” “Easy peasy.” “The obvious choice at No. 1.” “There is nobody [else] in consideration to be the first overall.” “No-doubt pick.” “Su...
Celebrini Effect: ‘Large Uptick’ in Interest for Sharks Tickets
It’s not quite the Connor Bedard effect, but Macklin Celebrini is generating a tangible excitement among San Jose Sharks fans. This is what Bedard brought after the Chicago Blackhawks won the 2023...
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