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Editorial: San Jose mayor twists truth into scare tactics
Scare tactics are not a good look for San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who promised government transparency during his mayoral campaign. This behavior is even more disingenuous when he uses it to further his agenda by claiming this news organization spread misinformation about his efforts to eliminate an environmental problem.
San Francisco Bay Area to hold several events to commemorate Memorial Day
The Bay Area will be commemorating Memorial Day with several events throughout the region, including the lighting of the beacon atop Mount Diablo. What is Memorial Day? Originally named Decoration Day and held on May 30, the commemorative event was held after the Civil War to decorate the graves of those who died in the war.After World War I, Decoration Day was expanded to include service members who died in all U.S. wars. Then, in 1971, it was declared a national holiday and became known as Memorial Day. The day was switched for it to be held on the last Monday in...
Upcoming Events in Palo Alto: A Guide to the Week of May 27 - June 2, 2024
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Four poor air quality complaints filed after smoky California metal recycling plant fire
On the afternoon of May 22, 2024, a fire broke out at the Sims Metal Management facility located at 699 Seaport Boulevard in Redwood City. The facility, known for processing and recycling scrap metal, appliances, and cars, saw flames emerge from an unshredded scrap metal stockpile around 3:00 p.m.
City of San Mateo sued by nonprofit over new housing plan
Just one day after the San Mateo City Council adopted a new housing plan, a nonprofit and San Francisco-based law firm has filed a lawsuit against the city.The Housing Action Coalition (HAC) and Farella Braun + Martel LLP is challenging the city's recently adopted Housing Element, which requires local governments to adequately plan to meet housing needs of community members. Tom Mayhew, the attorney representing HAC, argues the city is not following state law by not backing up its claims that housing sites are realistically available with substantial evidence. "We want to make sure cities are making their housing plans based...
‘Where do I go?’: San Jose homeless residents living along creeks dread future
Butch Larson has been homeless for more than a decade. He’s set up camp across from Hampton Inn on Cherry Avenue near the Guadalupe River in San Jose, a spot he’s called home for three years that will be swept sooner than later. His makeshift home is a...
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