News July 25, 2019 Family Orchard Battles Local Museum Over How to Protect Sunnyvale’s Historic Legacy By Lloyd Alaban In an ironic twist, it’s not suburban sprawl encroaching on the iconic orchard but curators of the community’s collective memory. Read More 17
News June 25, 2019 San Jose Preps for PG&E’s Fire-Safety Power Shutdowns By Lloyd Alaban It’s hard to imagine what San Jose would look like if it went dark. But a plan by California’s largest energy provider could do just that. Read More 4
News June 17, 2019 SJ Council Tackles End-of-Year Budget Adjustments, New Fire Stations, Bond Oversight By Lloyd Alaban To ensure that San Jose stays within budget for the rest of the fiscal year, the council will vote on some adjustments to balance the books. Read More 4
News June 13, 2019 St. Anton—One of State’s Largest Affordable Housing Projects—is Set to Break Ground in 2020 By Lloyd Alaban The apartment is slated for a 45-acre swath of land in the Calle del Mundo neighborhood and is part of a larger mixed-use development. Read More 8
News June 10, 2019 SJ Mayor Proposes ‘Granny Unit’ Program to Boost Housing Supply By Lloyd Alaban Sam Liccardo wants to offer financial incentives for San Jose homeowners who build accessory dwelling units on their property. Read More 13
News June 10, 2019 San Jose’s $4.3 Billion Budget Focuses on Equity, Opportunity, ‘Missing Middle’ Housing By Lloyd Alaban As San Jose prepares to finalize its 2020-21 fiscal year spending plan, concerns about equity have taken center stage. Read More 10
News June 6, 2019 Santa Clara’s Version of NYC’s Famed Hudson Yards Megaplex is Set to Break Ground in 2020 By Lloyd Alaban The Related Cos. project will replace the landfill-turned golf course across from Levi’s Stadium with a massive new mixed-use development. Read More 9
News June 4, 2019 San Jose Weighs New Tax Measures for 2020 Ballot By Lloyd Alaban The question of whether to raise taxes forged an unlikely alliance between the most conservative and most progressive council members. Read More 16
News May 20, 2019 San Jose Considers Whether to Back Public Banking Bill AB 857 By Lloyd Alaban San Jose’s elected leaders are debating whether to endorse a state bill that would give Californians an alternative to mega-banks. Read More 25
News May 13, 2019 San Jose City Council to Consider SCU Teacher Housing Project By Lloyd Alaban A unique proposal going before the council aims to give instructors at Santa Clara University a way to weather the affordability crisis. Read More 12
News May 9, 2019 Santana Row Expands with New Retail Plaza, Parking Garage By Lloyd Alaban A new shopping plaza and parking structure opened at Santana Row, expanding the outdoor retail strip for the first time in a long time. Read More 7
News May 2, 2019 SJSU Students Urge Santa Clara County DA to Clear Pot Records By Lloyd Alaban Despite legalization, thousands of prior convictions continue to prevent people from joining the newly expanded legal market. Read More 10
News April 29, 2019 San Jose Looks to Crack Down on Sideshows After Deaths, Arrests By Lloyd Alaban San Jose will take another step against illegal racing—this time going after the people who show up just to watch sideshows. Read More 5
News April 25, 2019 Local Cafe Sees Outpouring of Support After Multiple Break-Ins By Lloyd Alaban This marks the second time in two weeks that Little Saigon businesses have had to sweep up shattered glass from smash-and-grab burglaries. Read More 10
News April 22, 2019 Audit Directs SJ to Improve Outreach for New Development By Lloyd Alaban If you’ve had trouble figuring out what public hearing notices say or even where to find them when you see new construction, you’re not alone. Read More 7
News April 15, 2019 San Jose Considers Shifting Mayoral Election Years By Lloyd Alaban Changing the election cycle would require approval from voters and would give Mayor Sam Liccardo an additional two years in office. Read More 4