A long-awaited San Jose tiny home village built on land owned by the region’s largest water supplier has opened — giving 136 homeless people a roof over their heads. The tiny homes on Cherry Avenue cost $18.3 million to build and include central laundry, private bathrooms and an outdoor picnic area. Nonprofit HomeFirst will provide...
Cupertino may enter the limelight with TV show
Cupertino is about to join the rarified list of California cities — including Beverly Hills, San Francisco and Santa Barbara — that have given their names to TV shows. “Cupertino” will premiere on CBS in the fall of 2026. The show is billed as a “David vs. Goliath legal drama set in the heart of...
San Jose nonprofits help families with food and groceries
Two San Jose nonprofits have stepped up to help families struggling with food insecurity. Grail Family Services and Sacred Heart Community Service are providing groceries for families, including many who rely on CalFresh, California’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Grail Family Services provided 100 families each with $150 vouchers for groceries...
The Biz Beat: San Jose’s The Thrift Box overflows with unique finds
Every Wednesday, at least 30 eager shoppers line up on Lincoln Avenue in Willow Glen outside The Thrift Box, buzzing with anticipation as they await opening time. Regulars know the drill: With the store closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, the staff uses that time to tidy up the inventory and restock the displays with the...
DA may investigate Santa Clara County over sales tax measure
Santa Clara County’s sales tax increase passed amid competing ideas on how the money would be used. Now a rift has emerged among proponents — and District Attorney Jeff Rosen said he may investigate a new spending proposal that leaves out law enforcement. County leaders chiefly characterized the five-eighths-cent sales tax increase, known as Measure...
Downtown San Jose councilmember back on campaign trail
Just more than four months after winning his District 3 San Jose City Council seat in a June special election, Anthony Tordillos is already launching his reelection campaign. His Wednesday campaign announcement makes him the first candidate to enter the race for District 3, which covers San Joses’s downtown neighborhoods. The announcement includes a long...
East San Jose councilmember runs for reelection
District 5 San Jose Councilmember Peter Ortiz has officially launched his reelection campaign to hold onto the seat he first won in 2022. Ortiz is making the case that during his time in office, he has demonstrated leadership that is bringing “transformational change” to a district he argues has been poorly served by its past leaders....
Salvation Army to add San Jose tiny home village for sober living
Come next summer, San Jose will open dozens of more beds for homeless people who want to stay in a sober living environment. The Salvation Army on Nov. 3 broke ground on a tiny home village called HOPE Community, which will add 74 beds on its property. Each tiny home could house several people, and...
Santa Clara County sues home care business for wage theft
Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit against a Milpitas home care business for wage theft and unlawful business practices. County Counsel Tony LoPresti submitted an Oct. 31 complaint against Happy Trip Home Care and its owners for operating without a license, not providing breaks to workers and failing to pay minimum wage and overtime,...
Santa Clara County assessor candidates head to runoff election
With nearly all the votes counted in the race for Santa Clara County assessor, the contest is headed for a December runoff between Los Altos Vice Mayor Neysa Fligor and former Saratoga Councilmember Rishi Kumar. As of Monday afternoon, Fligor has a commanding lead with 37.7% of the vote from the Nov. 4 election compared to...