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Campbell finalizes economic plan with mixed business response
Campbell’s latest economic development plan is getting mixed reviews from business owners after its first update since 2017. The three-year plan, unanimously adopted by the Campbell City Council in April, aims to tackle three areas of economic growth: filling vacancies, preserving its trade sector and creating a vibrant downtown hub. While the city is working to fix... The post Campbell finalizes economic plan with mixed business response appeared first on San José Spotlight.
California politician defends 'beloved' Red Lobster restaurant after reporter's scathing hit piece
San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio has come to the defense of the San Bruno Red Lobster, denouncing recent negative coverage and urging the public to reconsider the restaurant's reputation.
California rent is dropping in state's most misgoverned, lawless, filthy city
Amid rising rent prices across most Bay Area cities, Oakland stands out with a notable decline. According to data from Apartment List, asking rents in Oakland have fallen by 10% over the past year. This trend is in stark contrast to the general upward trajectory of rental costs in the region.
Upcoming Events in Mountain View: A Guide to the Week of May 27 - June 2, 2024
This article contains content summarized or organized by AI tools. Learn more. 1. Head Games Trivia Night at Ludwig's Biergarten - Mountain View. Head Games Trivia Night at Ludwig's Biergarten features live multi-media trivia, free entry, and prizes. Teams up to 6 can compete, hosted by comedian/actor Bernie Sinsay.
Community concerned over San Jose trauma center shutting down
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – The only trauma center in east side San Jose is likely going to shut down in August. The San Jose Regional Medical Center announced the closure earlier this year. Community advocates say it will take east side San Jose residents 20-30 minutes longer to go to a hospital if they […]
Walmart Cuts Hundreds of Jobs Across California
Major California Job Cuts as Walmart Reduces Local Workforce. In a major downsizing move, retail giant Walmart is eliminating hundreds of jobs in the San Francisco Bay Area. According to filings with the California Employment Development Department, a total of 568 employees across Walmart's Sunnyvale and San Bruno locations will be laid off effective August 9th.
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...
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