Growing up an immigrant from the United Kingdom, San Jose and the South Bay have always been a breath of fresh air compared to the larger cities and metropolitan areas I would later in life explore. To say we don’t have any world class landmarks isn’t true. We have the Lick Observatory, the “block” from the former military dish on top Mt. Umunhum, the Winchester Mystery House, and the two world class rose gardens. The reality is — we’re quaint. Sure, we’re THE original Silicon Valley; we’re massive urban sprawl. But that sprawl is blessed with beautiful mountain ranges to...