It would be an understatement to say that Santa Clara city planners are busy. The South Bay city is fielding some of the largest development proposals in Silicon Valley as city officials work on no less than four separate plans that will guide dense growth in various parts of the city. That’s a feat as...
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Silicon Valley economy ‘frothy’ and facing headwinds, says market expert
Silicon Valley has seen massive growth since the 2008 Great Recession, but one local market expert estimates the market is “frothy,” signaling that the region may have finally hit a peak and could begin to slow in the near future. “Most of the people from San Francisco, Silicon Valley, think that we’re probably in the...
Plans for San Jose’s Diridon Station area push forward
This week was a big one for the area around San Jose’s Diridon Station, a busy transit hub where Google has submitted plans for a massive new campus, drawing other developers with their own projects as city planners race to keep up with it all. And as city planners this week collected the last questions...
San Jose mayor’s plan for ratepayer takeover of PG&E won’t be easy
California’s largest utility remains under intense pressure from lawmakers across the state, as the threat of a statewide takeover and transition to a customer-owned utility looms over its head if it doesn’t get its finances back on track. As PG&E struggles to detangle itself from a web of scandals and financial woes, leaders at the...
New restaurant to arrive with live music at Santa Clara Square
Santa Clara’s Planning Commission on Wednesday made a decision that some members have pushed for a long time: they approved live music for a new restaurant coming to the city. That may not sound like a big deal to some, but it’s a milestone for Anthony Becker, chair of the city’s planning commission, and Commissioner...
San Jose homeless shelters get $1M boost from Google’s big housing promise
Days after Santa Clara County leaders approved nearly $1 million in funding to add 19 beds in San Jose for homeless women and families, Google has jumped in to double that money. Alphabet Inc.-owned Google will grant $1 million to LifeMoves, a nonprofit that provides interim housing and supportive services, which is aiming to expand...
San Jose International Airport’s busiest travel season hits
Headed to Disneyland this Veteran’s Day weekend? Prepare to arrive 90 minutes early as the Silicon Valley airport’s busiest travel season kicks off. In recent years, the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has seen a record-breaking spike in passenger traffic, a reflection of the city’s economic development boom. “We’re continuing to see rapid...
San Jose kicks off environmental review for Google project, seeks community input
San Jose officials Thursday night kicked off the environmental review process for Google’s sprawling, mixed-use development proposal for the west side of downtown. The kick off is an important milestone as city leaders push to approve the project by the end of next year. Dozens of residents showed up for the event, known as a...
Apple’s San Jose land promise is more complicated than it seems
When Apple announced its unprecedented $2.5 billion housing investment promise Monday, it came with — no surprise — fanfare and many of the same components other massive tech titans have promised: grants, loans and land. But Apple’s promise of making $300 million worth of land it owns in San Jose “available” for housing is not exactly like the...
Google announces $5.3M investment in San Jose affordable housing project
Google is investing $5.3 million to help along a 115-unit residential project that will cater to people with developmental disabilities in San Jose’s Japantown, the tech giant announced Tuesday. The loan to San Francisco-based developer, The Kelsey, will push forward the six-story, primarily affordable housing development planned to rise at 447 North First Street. The...