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San Jose ADU law brings back starter homes
With San Jose recently becoming the first California city to allow the sale of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as condos, affordable housing advocates say it increases the supply of living spaces for residents once priced out. The state long restricted the sale of ADUs, also known as granny flats and...
ZAG Technical Services’ Greg Gatzke Discusses the Importance of Security for Ag
SAN JOSE, CA - Too often we read about data breaches outside the fresh industry—I say too often in part because of the frequency of the crime, but also because of how its prevalence can desensitize many to its impacts. While it may seem removed from produce, ZAG Technical Services’ Greg Gatzke recently pointed out to me how this could not be further from the truth.
Four Spartans Named to Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List
HONOLULU – San José State's Taniela Latu, Quincy Likio, Marist Talavou, and Soane Toia were named to the 2024 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year watch list, announced by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame on Thursday. For Talavou and Toia, this is the second year they have been named to the watch list.
Real Estate Investors Returning To Buying Ways
San Jose and Las Vegas home to 27% year-over-year growth in investor purchases. As the housing market continues to soften, with mortgage rates easing, price cuts common, and for-sale inventory on the rise, real estate investors are slowly — but surely — returning to their buying ways. Investor...
Farmshop Now Serving Custom Unity Coffee Brews Alongside Their Renowned Pastries
New Coffee Offerings Include Big Sur Drip, Mojave Espresso, and Los Padres Decaf. Farmshop has introduced a new coffee offering to complement its renowned bread and pastries. In partnership with Unity Coffee, Farmshop is now serving three custom brews. Patrons at the Brentwood Mart location can now enjoy a selection of freshly brewed coffee options, including Big Sur Drip, Mojave Espresso, and Los Padres Decaf.
Tim Goodyear to Launch Token for NFT Featuring Rediscovered Matt Furie Art
[San Jose, CA] – Tim Goodyear, a digital art and blockchain trailblazer, is set to launch a special token that will allow collectors to mint a limited edition NFT. This NFT is based on a newly rediscovered artwork by Matt Furie, featuring the iconic “Boys Club” characters as children.
East Bay school once slated to close now saved, rebuilt after community effort
SAN PABLO, Calif. - It’s a day of celebration for one community in the West Contra Costa School District. Lake Elementary School, which was almost closed a decade ago, has been rebuilt, and part of the new campus opened today. The first day of school in the West Contra...
College of San Mateo EDGE Odera Okaka talks Oregon State offer
The College of San Mateo has been kind to Oregon State over the past few seasons, as the Beavers have landed Alton Julian, Ryan Cooper, Jamai East and Tyrice Ivy all in recent seasons. Oregon State appears ready to continue that trend, as the Beavers extended an offer to 6-foot-4...
San Mateo girl, 10, found slain mother's body: prosecutors
(KRON) — A 10-year-old girl found her mother’s lifeless body after violence broke out inside a San Mateo home, prosecutors said. The girl made the tragic discovery on August 4 when she was dropped off at home. Her mother, 37-year-old Kirsten Castle, had been strangled to death in the family room, according to prosecutors with […]
You’re not crazy. Roads and sidewalks are under construction all over SF right now
Almost the entire block of 11th Street between Harrison and Folsom streets in San Francisco’s South of Market is taken up with thick plastic barriers and heavy earth-moving equipment. In the Presidio, a section of Mason Street is lined with cones and a pedestrian detour. On Ocean Avenue in Ingleside, an entire lane is closed in places to repair pedestrian islands. Across town, in the Tenderloin, Taylor Street is being repaved. Even City Hall is not immune. Signs on Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place announce “road work ahead.”
Milpitas Police Nab Oregon Man Suspected in Violent Necklace Snatching Incident
In a recent turn of events in Milpitas, a suspect responsible for a violent necklace snatching has been taken into custody by local law enforcement. The Milpitas Police Department reported the arrest on their Facebook page, crediting the rapid response of their detectives. The crime took place on Tuesday, near the 180 block of W. Calaveras Boulevard, at just past 10 in the morning.
Gram Cafe & Pancakes to Bid Farewell to Stonestown Galleria, Hints at South Bay Relocation
San Francisco's landscape of indulgent eats is about to witness a shift as Gram Cafe & Pancakes, renowned for their Japanese souffle pancakes, prepares to close its doors at the Stonestown Galleria by the month's end. Since opening in 2019, the cafe has become a magnet for those seeking its unique, airy treat and expanded its U.S. presence to Los Angeles just last year. The San Francisco Chronicle reported the upcoming closure, noting Gram's intent to leave the city after Aug. 27.
SF firefighters back Farrell with coveted endorsement
Locked in a close mayoral race against incumbent London Breed, former interim San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell won a key endorsement from The City’s firefighters union Thursday. San Francisco Firefighters Local 798 announced that its members voted to endorse Farrell as their top choice over Breed and other challengers like Daniel Lurie, Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin, and Supervisor Ahsha Safai. Candidates cherish the firefighters' endorsement for reasons both...
SF gets $8 million state grant to build housing for homeless youth
California housing officials granted San Francisco $8.2 million to purchase a property The City intends to convert into housing for homeless children and young adults. Mayor London Breed announced Thursday that the California Department of Housing and Community Development awarded San Francisco a multimillion-dollar Project Homekey grant. “Project Homekey continues to provide a critical infusion of money to help us expand our housing options,” Breed said in a statement, “and...
Paul McCartney’s ‘Eyes of the Storm’ photo exhibit coming to San Francisco’s de Young museum
Paul McCartney’s photography exhibit is headed to California. Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm is set to debut at the de Young museum, part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, on March 1 and will run until July 6. “In Eyes of the Storm,...
San Francisco Department of Elections to Mail 300,000+ Voter Notices Ahead of November Election
San Francisco residents should watch their mailboxes next week as the Department of Elections is gearing up to send more than 300,000 notices to households nationwide. These notices are part of a concerted effort to ramp up voter registration and to encourage participation in the November 5 Consolidated General Election. "One city, many voices. Cast your ballot, make your choices!" - that's the outreach theme declared by the Department of Elections, aiming to unify and prompt all residents to play an active role in shaping the city's direction.
San Francisco lowriders take over Palace of Fine Arts this Saturday
San Francisco lowriders are celebrating this weekend: On Jan. 1, a new state law went into effect that decriminalized lowriding across California, and on Saturday as many as 2,000 lowriders will be coming out to the annual “Kings of the Street” car show at the Palace of Fine Arts before cruising down Mission Street.
United Airlines plane with same flight number forced to make second emergency landing in as many days sparking chaos
A UNITED Airlines flight from San Francisco to Rome was diverted for the second day in a row. Yesterday’s flight to Italy was forced to land in Edmonton, Canada – over 5,000 miles from its intended destination. United Airlines flight 507 took off around 4:30 pm from San Francisco on Wednesday, according to NBC affiliate […]
Colleague on Jennifer Friedenbach: ‘She doesn’t want to kill the goose that lays the golden egg’
When CNN announced that former Bay Area reporter Sara Sidner would be coming to delve into San Francisco’s lethal cocktail of fentanyl and homelessness, I knew what to expect. For the May 2023 special, Sidner asked people living on the streets why they came to San Francisco to be homeless and got the same answers I’ve gotten for years: It’s easy. Easy to get drugs, do drugs, put up a tent, steal to support your habit — and San Francisco will pay you more than $600 a month for the pleasure.
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