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San Jose becomes 1st in CA to allow property owners to sell ADUs
San Jose is now the first in the state to allow the sale of ADUs - those accessory dwelling units in many backyards.They've been a way to raise money or help out a relative. Now, they can help people get into affordable homes.A new law passed in January, allows ADUs to be sold separately from the main house."People surprised how small a footprint you need for ADU," said Dan Kearnan.He built his 500-square-foot ADU behind his five-bedroom home back in 2021.VIDEO: San Francisco home selling for $488,000 but you can't move in until 2053A San Francisco Russian Hill home is...
East San Jose medical center to no longer close but some concerns remain
SAN JOSE — Regional Medical Center in East San Jose will no longer be closing, but community members are still concerned. Hospital leadership announced a revised plan on Friday that will keep the hospital, but downgrade it from a level 2 trauma center to a level 3 trauma center.Back in March when it was announced that RMC would close, Darcie Green sprung into action."This hospital whether it's owned by HCA, whoever it's owned by, belongs to the community," said Green. "It's been there as long as the community can remember."Green is a community activist with the group "Rescue Our Medical Care...
Prime downtown San Jose spot survives — and thrives — despite COVID woes
SAN JOSE — Thousands packed into a prime downtown San Jose dining and drinking hub Thursday night in a reminder the neighborhood remains lively despite the urban core’s coronavirus-linked economic maladies. San Pedro Square was crammed with patrons of its array of food and refreshment establishments, both inside...
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...
San Jose water rate hikes could drop
The for-profit company feeding water to six Santa Clara County cities may agree to walk back its plan for a 22% water rate hike over three years. State officials are in the process of developing a settlement with the San Jose Water Company that would adjust its controversial January proposal, after residents during hearings this... The post San Jose water rate hikes could drop appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Silicon Valley candidates backed by Vietnamese American heavyweights
The FBI probe into a Bay Area recycling hauler — and the showdown between its owner and another influential Vietnamese figure — has sent a ripple through one of Santa Clara County’s hottest elections. It’s also revealing how two of Silicon Valley’s most powerful Vietnamese figures are backing competing Vietnamese American political candidates in a... The post Silicon Valley candidates backed by Vietnamese American heavyweights appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Santa Clara County Superior Court announces courthouse technology outages
(KRON) — The Santa Clara County Superior Court announced Friday it is experiencing disruptions to desktop devices across all courthouses due to the global technology outage. According to the press release, the court's information technology (IT) team deployed technicians at each courthouse. The court said it is prioritizing courtrooms with morning calendars to ensure the operation […]
Del Mar racing season kicks off with opening day and an eventful summer ahead
Del Mar's 85th summer meet begins Saturday with a sold out Opening Day, marking the first time since the 1950s that the racing season will begin on Saturday rather than a weekday. Del Mar officials say the shift to a weekend start was spurred in part by the July 7...
Santa Clara’s Best and Worst of the Week: Bond Measure and Grand Jury Attacks
The Good — The Leg Drop Award: Mayor Lisa Gillmor and Councilmember Kathy Watanabe. Mayor Lisa Gillmor and Councilmember Kathy Watanabe successfully pushed a $400 million bond measure. It was smaller, more focused, more accountable, and more transparent than what City staff wanted. They did it using their words and this website.
Mayor And Ally Seemingly Don’t Understand City Manager’s Role
Concerns by the mayor and her political cohort about how money from an infrastructure bond measure will be spent challenges the role of the city manager. For months, the Santa Clara City Council has been discussing a bond measure to address its crumbling infrastructure. Time and again, at meeting after meeting, city employees have raised the alarm that Santa Clara has $600 million in “deferred maintenance,” government-speak for things the city should have fixed long ago.
Dutch Goose forced to close by health inspector, back open on Friday
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Dutch Goose in Menlo Park was forced to close on Wednesday, July 17, by San Mateo County Environmental Health Services due to the presence of “vermin, rodents, insects, birds or animals,” according to the department’s website. An inspector with the...
Santa Clara County property value growth is slow
The total assessed value of all properties in Santa Clara County has increased, but revenue isn’t enough to keep up with cost of services. According to the 2024 Assessment Roll, Santa Clara County’s assessed property value is $696.8 billion and has grown by $35.6 billion, or 5.4%, from last year. That growth rate isn’t fast... The post Santa Clara County property value growth is slow appeared first on San José Spotlight.
San Jose’s Accelerated Technological Advancements Revolutionize Business Operations and Daily Life
Accelerated Technological Advancements Reshaping Lives in San Jose. San Jose, the heartland of the U.S. Silicon Valley, is once again leading the world with unprecedented technological advancements. The city is experiencing a surge in innovations that are not only reshaping business approaches but also transforming people’s daily lives. Emerging...
The Bay Area Is Still Haunted By Empty Downtown Offices
Empty offices haunt the downtown districts of the Bay Area’s three largest cities, a new report shows, an indicator that companies and workers still shun the cores of this region’s urban centers. During the April-through-June second quarter of 2024, office buildings were about one-third vacant in downtown San...
Selling ADU's could be a major housing answer | Thomas Elias
No one doubts there’s a shortage of low-end housing available for purchase in California. The combination of high prices, high rents and the lower-than-normal property taxes paid by long-term homeowners has kept California’s inventory of low-priced housing down for many decades. The often-innovative city of Berkeley earlier this...
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