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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.
Liberty native Donatto graduates with Master of Science from Stanford University
TaNia Donatto, Liberty High School Class of 2019, graduated with her Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University located in Palo Alto, Calif., in June 2024. At graduation, TaNia was presented with the Centennial Teaching Assistant Award voted on by the students and faculty for her...
Former San Francisco DA's Office Employee Sues City for Defamation After Email Incident and Termination
A former San Francisco District Attorney's Office employee, Jovan Thomas, has taken legal action against the city and his ex-employer following a controversial email incident that led to the termination of his position, as reported by East Bay Times. Thomas, previously serving as a victim advocate, mistakenly replied to an office-wide email with an inappropriate remark intended for a personal friend, which read, "what color panties you have on." According to a statement obtained by East Bay Times, he promptly apologized for the mishap. However, by the day's end, he was informed his employment was over, with details later emerging that branded his exit as a firing due to "misogynistic behavior."
San Francisco Burglar Convicted, Jesse James Chamberlin Found Guilty of First-Degree Burglary and Theft
San Francisco's fight against property crime marked another win as District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced the conviction of a local burglar, obtained after a conclusive jury trial. Jesse James Chamberlin, 46, now stands guilty on multiple charges, including first-degree burglary and petty theft. In a statement captured by the SF District Attorney's Office, Jenkins lauded the jury's decision, commenting, "The jury's verdict holds Mr. Chamberlain accountable for his crimes and sends one more message that San Franciscans value public safety and will ensure there are consequences for those who break our laws and engage in brazen criminal activity."
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.
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