The hummingbird hanging beside 13-year-old Autumn Medina isn’t just another painting. Its purple, blue and green feathers remind her...
Nelson: License plate readers are another tool for a safer, more vibrant Willow Glen
Last August, someone rode a bicycle down Lincoln Avenue and threw rocks through six shop windows and doors, mine included. It cost me $750 to replace the glass. The person responsible was never caught. Since June, downtown Willow Glen has logged roughly 30 reports of vandalism and theft, and while most haven’t resulted in major losses, they add up. They wear on the people who own these small shops and the neighbors who walk past them every day. I don’t think the answer is choosing between “more cops” and “no cameras.” San Jose can’t put an officer on every block...
