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San Jose apartments designed for people with disabilities
There is no housing market in the U.S. where someone who is disabled and living on Supplemental Security Income can afford an apartment without rental assistance. A disability-forward housing nonprofit wants to change that. The Kelsey is changing how housing developments are built for low and moderate-income households and people with disability needs, with its first project... The post San Jose apartments designed for people with disabilities appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Union workers at Stanford vote to authorize strike
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Union workers at Stanford University voted on Wednesday, Aug. 21, and Thursday, Aug. 22, to authorize a possible strike after being locked in contract negotiations with the university for several months. The union’s strike authorization vote comes amid efforts to secure wage increases, better health benefits and other contract improvements from Stanford.
“Best of the Rest” Sprinter Lila Heffernan Will Swim at Stanford in 2024-25
23.0/49.4/1:46 freestyler Lila Heffernan from North Bay Aquatics has committed to Stanford University for 2024-25. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Stacey Bent, vice provost for graduate education and postdoctoral affairs, has completed a five-year term and will step down
Stacey Bent, who has completed a five-year term as vice provost for graduate education and postdoctoral affairs, will step down from her position in early 2025. To ensure continuity and to help with the transition, she will stay in the vice provost role while the search for her successor is conducted. She will then return to teaching and research at Stanford.
WATER SHELF PODCAST: “Liquid Asset” by Buzz Thompson
Buzz Thompson joins the Water Shelf Podcast to talk about his innovative and extraordinary new book, Liquid Asset: How Business and Government Can Partner to Solve the Freshwater Crisis (Stanford University Press, 2004). Barton H. “Buzz” Thompson, Jr. is the Robert E. Paradise Professor of Natural Resources Law...
2026 OL Quinn Buckey talks Stanford interest ahead of junior season
Quinn Buckey is walking into the 2024 season as one of the more imposing 2026 prospects in the always deeply-talented Kern County – as the Bakersfield (Calif.) Liberty 2026 offensive lineman stands at 6-foot-6, 280-pounds. If the surname rings a bell to Stanford Cardinal fans, he's got an older...
NVIDIA to Showcase Data Center Innovations at Hot Chips 2024
At the upcoming Hot Chips 2024 conference, NVIDIA engineers are set to present groundbreaking innovations aimed at enhancing data center performance and energy efficiency. The event, scheduled for August 25-27 at Stanford University, will feature four talks by senior NVIDIA engineers, according to NVIDIA Blog. NVIDIA Blackwell Platform. NVIDIA’s presentations...
Fall Arts Preview: The arts make a grand entrance
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Though spring is traditionally the season when everything comes back to life, it’s hard to beat the fall for seeing the Peninsula’s many arts groups come back into blossom. And this fall, the arts are once again in full bloom everywhere. That...
Baptista and Guerra Lead the Spartans in a Narrow 2-1 Loss at #5 Stanford
STANFORD, Calif. - Diogo Baptista netted a goal and Edgar Guerra made six saves for the San José State men's soccer team (0-1-0, 0-0-0 WAC) in a narrow 2-1 loss on the road against No. 5 Stanford (1-0-0, 0-0-0 ACC) on Thursday night. The game marked the 2024 season opener for both squads.
Oakland's Jack London Square businesses fret over homeless shelter in historic district
Businesses in Oakland Jack London Square are speaking out about their crime concerns following word of a homeless shelter being planned in the historic district.Everett & Jones Barbecue has been operating out of Jack London Square for a quarter-century, but they have barely skated by after the pandemic and recent spike in crime. The restaurant and other business owners in the area are worried crime could get worse because of the shelter planned in the heart of the popular commercial districtOakland this year approved funding to convert the nearby Jack London Inn at the corner of Broadway and Embarcadero into...
‘We have to stop this': Oakland police chief makes plea to city after deadly week
Oakland’s police chief is calling on the public to help stop the violence after a particularly bloody week in the city. In the past seven days, the city has seen three shootings that left five people dead and several more injured along with a deadly hit and run. "What...
Palo Alto arts festival delights crowds
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Art fans, food lovers and other curious Peninsula residents all poured onto University Avenue on Saturday for Day 1 of the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts. The festival continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday and runs from Webster to High streets.
People We Meet: A Palestinian liquor store clerk builds community on the corner
His wife’s chocolate chip cookies sit in a basket on the check-out counter. A faded magazine clipping of him and his three sons is tacked up between shelves of liquor. A sign outside encourages anyone who is hungry to inquire within, where a special rack of assorted foods is available for those in need.
Sunnyvale buys land to build affordable housing
Sunnyvale has a unique strategy to support affordable housing development: purchasing the land for developers. Most recently, as part of a $29.5 million roundup of affordable housing expenditures, the Sunnyvale City Council unanimously approved spending $12.5 million to buy a lot at 1171 Sonora Court, to help developers MidPen Housing build 170 affordable apartments. It will be the sixth 100% affordable housing development in Sunnyvale where the city government owns the land. City officials and advocates said government land ownership helps keep the property affordable over the long term.
Chaos rules on final play of preseason for 49ers and Raiders
It will be a highlight, although in the end,\ nothing happened. The San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders closed the preseason on Friday in a 24-24 tie. The final play was memorable. The description of the wildness:. 2nd & 10 at SF 45. (0:03 – 4th) (Shotgun) T.Mordecai pass...
Kyle Shanahan’s decision to play starters in preseason finale threatens to backfire
The San Francisco 49ers are pros at dealing with injuries. They had to do it plenty of times in 2023. But that doesn't mean they want to keep losing guys, especially on defense. Especially in the preseason. Of course, there are things a team can do to avoid injuries. Not...
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