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Newsom says San Jose should take urgent action on homeless camps
Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling on local governments such as San Jose to use state funds for urgent action to address “dangerous” homeless encampments. Newsom’s executive order on Thursday suggests notifying homeless residents at least 48 hours before an incoming sweep. Locally, San Jose tends to give more notice, as officials want to enforce a... The post Newsom says San Jose should take urgent action on homeless camps appeared first on San José Spotlight.
East San Jose hospital loses services while richer areas thrive
A private health company plans to reduce lifesaving care at an East San Jose hospital as it expands another hospital in a wealthier part of the city. HCA Healthcare is increasing the number of acute care beds at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose’s Cambrian neighborhood on the West Side, close to Los Gatos. Company representatives said... The post East San Jose hospital loses services while richer areas thrive appeared first on San José Spotlight.
New Affordable Housing Complex Opens in San Jose Offering Hope to Low-Income Residents
Source: California Department of Housing & Community Development. In the heart of San Jose, on Almaden Boulevard, affordable housing has opened its doors to the community. The Arya complex, once known as the San Jose Market, is now home to 87 units specifically reserved for very low-income residents. These new homes cater to individuals earning between 30-60 percent of the Area Median Income, according to the California Department of Housing & Community Development.
Fraud-tied San Jose condo project is complete, allowing sales to launch
SAN JOSE — A condominium complex in San Jose that’s mired in a massive real estate fraud case is complete, which has cleared the way for sales of the project’s units to begin. The San Jose residential complex is one of the Bay Area properties tied to...
Dozens of San Jose murals define its heritage
San Jose may be widely known as a tech hub, but it’s also a city defined by its public art. With a city of nearly 1 million people, San Jose is also home to hundreds of murals. In a multi-year effort to revitalize public spaces, beautify the city and make it more pedestrian-friendly, officials have focused arts... The post Dozens of San Jose murals define its heritage appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Neighbors worry over village for homeless people
Residents of a Watsonville neighborhood are pushing back against a proposed housing project meant to help homeless people staying along the Pajaro River levee. They say that local officials have ignored their concerns over crime and safety and are moving ahead without addressing complaints connected to the encampment. City and...
San Jose police union works to remove judge from criminal cases
In a rare move, the San Jose police union is pushing to get a judge removed from hearing criminal cases, saying he is releasing suspects who shouldn’t be out on the streets. Because of bail reform, judges in California have been releasing more and more suspects on their own recognizance before their trial dates, but in a letter to the district attorney, the San Jose Police Officers' Association (SJPOA) said some of the suspects are violent and a danger to the community.
Santa Clara County records first Racial Justice Act violation
The Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office has filed more than a dozen motions over the last four years contesting racist criminal charges against people of color. Only one has been sustained in court. The county recorded its first Racial Justice Act violation last month since the landmark California law passed in 2020. The bill,... The post Santa Clara County records first Racial Justice Act violation appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Santa Clara County to increase outreach personnel amid rising potential heat-related deaths
SAN JOSE, Calif. - As the hot temperatures linger around for at least one more day in the Bay Area, the heat is becoming a deadly problem in Santa Clara County. The County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating 28 potential heat-related deaths since July 1st. For comparison, KTVU reached out to other counties in the Bay Area.
FireSafe Council Santa Cruz adds 25 new volunteer HIZ assessors
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- FireSafe Santa Cruz County announced Friday that it has completed its latest Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) home assessor training. HIZ Assessors are training to visit sites, conduct a guided walk-through with the resident and provide real-time feedback about information related to home hardening and defensible space to the resident, The post FireSafe Council Santa Cruz adds 25 new volunteer HIZ assessors appeared first on KION546.
Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point Neighborhood Brief for Thursday, July 25
EASTSIDE / LIVE OAK / PLEASURE POINT NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEF. Good morning! It’s July 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Areas of low clouds, then sun in Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point. Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise,...
Rooftop bar and restaurant envisioned for Willow Glen
Willow Glen residents are one step closer to getting a new two-story restaurant and rooftop bar in their neighborhood. A special use permit for the proposed Luke’s Rooftop Beer Garden and Restaurant was approved at a San Jose Planning Director’s hearing on Wednesday, where project representatives thanked city officials for their efforts helping move the project... The post Rooftop bar and restaurant envisioned for Willow Glen appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Los Gatos Meadows developer agrees to $1.1 million asbestos settlement
After the Los Gatos Meadows senior living project was slammed, in 2022, by Town officials over height concerns and not taking heed of requests to rejig the hill-perched site to allow in more lower-income residents, Covia Communities—the developer—disappeared. That April, it merged with Glendale-based Front Porch Communities and...
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