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Builders say city impact fees hinder new housing. A recent Supreme Court ruling may give developers more power to fight them.
Jonathon Yu is not a professional developer, but he is interested in building new housing. In 2023, the 29-year-old product manager submitted plans to Sunnyvale to raze the modest 1,000-square-foot bungalow he bought a year earlier and replace it with a three-story, five-unit multifamily building. He paid a few thousand...
Housing shortage has led South Bay farmworkers to live in desperate conditions; a new bill aims to help change that
GILROY — In the modest Gilroy two-bedroom home that farmworker Jesusita Ortiz shares with her family, the living room doubles as a storage space and a shared bedroom for her children, complete with a bunk bed and colorful anime posters lining the walls. The compact set up is a necessary arrangement for the growing family — nine in all, with a grandchild on the way.
Heat Advisory and Excessive Heat Warning July 22–24
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory and excessive heat warning through 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. Temperatures are expected to be well above average with moderate to major heat risk. Tuesday is forecasted to be the warmest day with a forecast of 92 degrees. Potential Thunderstorm activity may occur late Tuesday into Wednesday. The Foothills area will be the greatest area of risk if thunderstorms materialize.
The 8th Annual Allman Betts Family Revival Announces 2024 Dates and Initial Lineups
Today, The Allman Betts Family Revival announced 2024 tour dates and initial lineup for their 8th annual celebration honoring Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, and The Allman Brothers’ enduring music and legacy. The tour begins on November 30 in Saint Charles, IL, and concludes December 21 with a return to the historic Fillmore in San Francisco.
Huge San Jose hospital project heads to key public development review
SAN JOSE — A massive project that will add a new hospital and medical center in San Jose is now available for the public to scrutinize, an environmental review that’s a crucial step in the project’s approval. Good Samaritan Hospital has proposed a big increase in the...
Gomez: The real dangers of the Credit Card Competition Act
The Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) poses significant risks to our local businesses, consumers and the vitality of small financial institutions in our community. While the legislation claims to promote competition, it creates conditions that unfairly disadvantage our local economy, primarily benefiting large retailers through reduced fees. The CCCA threatens popular credit card rewards programs, including cash back and travel benefits. While massive corporations would continue to grow wealthier if the bill is passed, consumers and small businesses would lose out.
Telegraph Quartet Begins Residency at The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
The string quartet will begin its residency at the school in the fall of 2024. The Telegraph Quartet will begin its three-year artist residency at the University of Michigan’s (U-M) School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) in fall 2024. Members of the string quartet are violinists Eric Chin and Joseph Maile, violist Pei-Ling Lin, and cellist Jeremiah Shaw.
Tip of the Hat, June 2024
Please applaud these new, promoted, reclassified, and retiring Civil Service employees. Keelen Barlow, Athletics Communications Assoc, Intercollegiate Athletics. Brady Bergman, Campus Recreation Coordinator, Campus Recreation. Emily Bollinger, Media Write Produce Announc I, Radio Station WGLT. Dustin Dawson, Storekeeper I, Building Maintenance. Beau Dill, Campus Recreation Coordinator, Campus Recreation. Mindy Finch,...
Bitget Joins Forces with Upland to Debut Metaverse Headquarters with 888 Exclusive Properties
Bitget, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, and Web3 technology player has joined forces with Upland, a renowned immersive gaming platform, in an exciting collaboration. Together, they are set to unveil the utility token SPARKLET on the Ethereum network. This partnership will involve creating Bitget’s virtual headquarters in the metaverse developed by Upland. It will also offer generous token airdrops and rewards for members of the Upland and Bitget communities.
Chocolate Bash Expands with New Franchise in San Jose, California
a premier destination for chocolate lovers, is thrilled to announce the opening of a new franchise location in San Jose, California. This marks the second location for the same franchisee, demonstrating their continued commitment to bringing the finest chocolate delights to the community. The new San Jose franchise will...
San Francisco could millions in Kroger Co. opioid settlement
(The Center Square)- The city of San Francisco will receive up to $3.4 million as part of a national settlement from Kroger Co. for the company’s alleged “improper and unlawful” dispensing of prescription opioids at its pharmacies. Kroger Co. and several states have agreed to the national settlement to resolve multiple government claims, according to documents from a July 18 Government Audit and Oversight Committee meeting. The Cincinnati-based grocery store...
California College of the Arts Debuts a Unified Campus in San Francisco's Design District
It’s one of the biggest things to happen to the California College of the Arts in its 117-year Bay Area history. The last time something this significant occurred was in 1996, when the private art school, founded in Berkeley by Frederick Meyer, rolled into a former Greyhound maintenance building in San Francisco’s burgeoning Design District, transforming the expansive, light-filled structure into the institution’s main campus in time for that year’s fall semester.
Community Rallies in Search for Missing San Francisco Man, Anthony Moniz III
The community is on high alert following the recent disappearance of Anthony Moniz III, a 28-year-old Caucasian male, who was reported missing yesterday. According to a notice on Nixle published by local authorities, Moniz was last seen at approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 21. He is described as being 5'11" tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Efforts to locate Moniz have been initiated, with police asking anyone with information to come forward.
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