An organization dedicated to revitalizing a segment of East San Jose is close to securing its multi-million dollar goal. The plan, dubbed La Avenida, has been in the works for a year and a half and aims to establish a cultural district next to the School of Arts and Culture. The project aims to fuel...
San Jose opens safe parking site for homeless RV dwellers
After months of delay, a safe parking site for homeless residents has opened at the Santa Teresa VTA light rail station in San Jose. The parking lot opened Monday and provides 42 spaces for homeless people living in their vehicles, a slight decrease from the originally planned 45 spaces to allow for commuter cars. Four...
San Jose homeless hotel tenants protest deplorable conditions
Christina Correa was homeless for 11 years before finding temporary housing. She moved into SureStay Hotel in North San Jose one year ago, an environment she said is cockroach infested, peppered with mold and has faucets that spew dirty tap water. She never imagined getting off the streets would put her health at risk. The...
Silicon Valley voters asked to erase obsolete same-sex marriage law
Voters in San Jose and the rest of the state have a chance to erase a law still on the books that bans same-sex marriage in California. The California Senate passed a proposed constitutional amendment last week to repeal Prop. 8, a 2008 measure that established a ban on same-sex marriage. The ban became moot...
San Jose political show says goodbye to longtime host
A local public access television show is changing the channel as a longtime political host steps away. Terry Christensen, host and executive producer of Valley Politics, retired in May after eight years leading the show on CreaTV San Jose. He’s been an expert on local politics and public policy for decades. He’s a political science...
‘We will be victorious’: Groups look to appeal San Jose gun law
In the wake of the dismissal of legal challenges against San Jose’s new laws for gun owners, pro-gun groups are doubling down on their commitment to roll back these historic efforts—in the name of their Second Amendment rights. U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman dismissed claims against the city brought by two national gun rights...
Santa Clara residents divided over pending condo development
A developer’s plan to reshape a city block with a six-story condominium complex is stirring controversy in Santa Clara. Residents are split over whether the proposed project at the corner of Monroe and Franklin streets will destroy the character of the city’s Old Quad neighborhood, or help jumpstart a vision for a renewed downtown. Some...
Silicon Valley family exposes need to reform conservatorship law
When Andy was 20 years old he had his head bashed into the cement during an unprovoked attack. Severely beaten, his mother thought he was gone, but Andy survived. A month later, he started hearing unexplained voices. Andy’s symptoms worsened during the next few months, and his mother, Kathryn, took him to San Jose Medical...
‘Her heart was in service’: Former San Jose Councilmember Nancy Pyle dies
Former San Jose Councilmember Nancy Pyle died on Friday at her home. Pyle, 85, died from dementia on July 14 according to her husband, Roger. She worked for more than 25 years as a teacher in the San Jose Unified School District before running for San Jose City Council. She represented District 10 for two...
Dewan: Get ready for school and get vaccinated
It is back-to-school time for most children in Santa Clara County. Families are getting school supply lists and backpacks and preparing for all that is new and exciting when a school year begins. It is important families also prepare by ensuring their children have up-to-date immunizations and vaccines. Vaccines are another important part of growing...