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California needs a million EV charging stations — but that’s ‘unlikely’ and ‘unrealistic’
Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than 7 years, and then doubled to 2 million in 2035. The high cost — $120,000 or more for one fast charger— is just one obstacle.
Cat that lost leg after being shot in Soledad up for adoption
SALINAS, Calif. — Libby, the cat that was rescued by the SPCA Monterey County after being shot in the leg on the Fourth of July, is now up for adoption. She was found with a pellet and shattered bone in her right leg, which was later amputated. She's remained in the care of the SPCA since then, with soft bedding and food and water.
Hollister man dies in July 9 traffic accident
A 31-year-old Hollister resident died in a July 9 traffic accident on Highway 25, according to authorities. About 9:10pm July 9, the Hollister Police dispatch center received multiple calls reporting that a vehicle had crashed into a light pole on Pinnacles National Park Highway (Highway 25) at the intersection of Hillcrest Road, police said. Some of the reports claimed the vehicle had caught on fire and a crowd was gathered around it.
Seals bitten due to shark activity prompts swim advisory in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. — Notice is being given to swimmers, kayakers and paddleboarders to "swim at your own risk" after five harbor seals were attacked by a shark or sharks in Pacific Grove. “Any time we see that and we see multiple ones, we like to set out an...
3.3 magnitude earthquake rattles near Gilroy
A preliminary 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck Wednesday morning near Gilroy, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake rumbled at 8:27 a.m. and was centered about 6 miles east of Gilroy on San Felipe Lake, the USGS said. No other information was immediately available. Updates to come.
Tom York on Business: 10 Applicants Scramble for Each Vacant Apartment in San Diego
Yet another example of just how crazy the cost of living especially housing is getting here in San Diego. A new report from the residential rental website RentCafe found that Diego is the state’s fourth-hottest rental market. The competition is fierce: 10 applicants vie for every apartment that comes...
San Jose residents say 7-story apartments too big for Willow Glen
A proposed seven-story apartment and townhome project could bring 126 homes and a new retail space to Willow Glen, but many residents in the neighborhood are not happy about the plan. Almost 200 people called in to a June 3 community meeting hosted by San Jose Planning Department officials. Callers raised concerns about the imposing presence... The post San Jose residents say 7-story apartments too big for Willow Glen appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Marks of Art Tattoo Celebrates 30 Years of Skin in the Game
Green lawns and pruned trees stand in front of single-family homes on either side of Union Avenue, the heart of the partly unincorporated neighborhood of Cambrian Park. The homes sprawl for blocks in all directions with schools, restaurants, strip malls and parks scattered among them. Surrounded by Los Gatos, Campbell and San Jose’s Willow Glen and Almaden neighborhoods, it is the stereotypical California suburb.
Marcus & Millichap Closes $71M Sale of Affordable Housing Asset Moreland Apartments in Silicon Valley
Marcus & Millichap, a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of Moreland Apartments, a 160-unit affordable housing asset in San Jose, California. The property sold for $71 million, or $443,750 per unit. “On the market for the first...
Mother blames father for 3-year-old's death
The San Jose Police Department on Tuesday named the father of the 3-year-old girl who was found dead at a recycling facility as a suspect in her death. The father died by suicide. We also hear from the child's mother who blames the father for her daughter's death and the concerns she had about shared custody.
San Jose Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024
John Arrillaga, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, Mike Holmgren and Kerri Walsh Jennings will be the newest members of the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame, it was announced Tuesday. The four 2024 inductees will make up the South Bay organization’s 29th Hall of Fame class. “San Jose’s...
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