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WEBSan Jose selects first homeless sleeping site. San Jose officials have zeroed in on the city’s first location for a sanctioned encampment, where homeless people will be allowed to stay inside tents without fear of being swept. The lot at 1157 E. Taylor St. could open early next year, with more safe sleeping sites opening by next June.
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WEBSan José Spotlight is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom dedicated to fearless journalism that disrupts the status quo, uplifts marginalized voices, holds power to account and paves the way for change. Our mission is to change the face of local journalism by building a community-supported newsroom that ignites civic engagement, educates ...
Kaiser to replace old San Jose hospital - San José Spotlight
WEB2 days ago · Kaiser Permanente plans to rebuild its 50-year old hospital in South San Jose and city officials call it a “win-win” for residents. The San Jose Planning Commission earlier this month unanimously approved Kaiser’s plans to more-than double the size of its Medical Center on 250 Hospital Parkway. The Kaiser-financed project would demolish ...
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WEBSep 2, 2024 · East San Jose gets funds to clean lake. Arvind Kumar and his husband Ashok Jethanandani spend their Saturday mornings pulling weeds and protecting plants native to California, but not in their yard at home. Instead, they’ve spent the last 20 years volunteering at Lake Cunningham Park in their East San Jose neighborhood — working …
San Jose Business News - San José Spotlight
WEBSep 4, 2024 · The Biz Beat: San Jose restaurant sells burgers for $1.99. There’s a new burger joint in downtown San Jose, with prices cheap enough to keep even the most hungry university student fed. Campus Burgers is one block from San Jose State University and will undoubtedly be a magnet for students look for a fast, affordable lunch or dinner.
San Jose Politics & Government News - San José Spotlight
WEBSep 13, 2024 · A leading San Jose City Council candidate worked under a Chinese billionaire arrested on bribery and corruption charges — mainly helping the embattled CEO’s company sell off land from his failed developments in the Bay Area. San Jose Planning Commissioner George Casey, who’s locked in a heated race to replace District …
Santa Clara County News - San José Spotlight
WEBSep 13, 2024 · San Jose water rates keep going up. The for-profit company providing water for six Santa Clara County cities will walk back proposed rate hikes over three years. But watchdogs say the cuts are a sham and residents will still face higher water bills. San Jose Water Company initially proposed to hike rates by a total of 20% through 2027.
San Jose neighborhood fights to preserve its identity
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Art Saldana, who has lived in his Victorian home for about 10 years, said the neighborhood is diverse. But Saldana told San José Spotlight he objects to the historical designation because it would limit his ability to make exterior changes. Leech said residents wouldn’t have to restore historic homes to their original condition, but exterior ...
2022 in review: San Jose City Council’s major decisions
WEBDec 18, 2022 · Here are the top policy decisions of 2022: Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters. File photo. Moving mayoral elections. The council voted 10-1 in February to ask voters whether to move mayoral elections to align with presidential election years. Councilmember Dev Davis dissented. The policy, born out of a 23-member citizen-led …