Houslets, a project offering open-source prototypes of tiny homes, is one of nine San Jose finalists vying for a slice of $5 million in grant money being distributed across the country by the Knight Cities Challenge.
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State of the County: Cortese Calls 2015 a ‘Year of Opportunity’
Delivering the annual State of the County address to a packed Montgomery Theater, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors President Dave Cortese called 2015 a "year of opportunity." He outlined a plan to advance affordable housing initiatives while improving public safety and public health. “Working together, we can seize on the opportunity to better our community,” Cortese said.
Dave Cortese to Deliver State of the County Address
Dave Cortese, the recently appointed president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, will deliver the State of the County address Tuesday.
Nine San Jose Finalists Chosen for Knight Cities Challenge
Last fall, the Knight Foundation asked 26 communities across the country: How would you make your city more successful? The answers are in, and nine submissions from San Jose were named finalists.
Inauguration of San Jose Elected Officials Has a Bit of Everything
Inaugurations have a way of oscillating between solemn occasions and celebrations. And then there’s the slightly absurd—a San Jose specialty.
‘Pineapple Express’ Storm Rages through the Bay Area
Silicon Valley residents have taken to social media to share photos of the fallout from the storm dubbed "Pineapple Express." Photos online show massive flooding, and Twitter and Facebook users are spreading warnings to other drivers while also debating the best hashtag to use.
City Council Considers Sidewalk Cycling Ban in Downtown
Following anecdotal reports of pedestrians getting jostled by passing cyclists, city officials will consider whether to ban bicyclists from downtown sidewalks.
Happy Thanksgiving! Avoid Black Friday and Pay it Forward
Thanksgiving affords us a little more free time, thankfully. But rather than getting pulled into the chaos that is Black Friday, here's a list of suggestions on how to give back a little during the four-day weekend.
Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation in Downtown San Jose
Residents and businesses fled a two-block area of downtown after construction workers ruptured a gas line.
Nearly 300 Share Stories on High Cost of Living in Silicon Valley
A report about the cost of living in Silicon Valley goes before the Board of Supervisors next week. Also on the agenda: a "living wage" ordinance, pro bono legal help for migrant children and a digital security program proposed by Supervisor Joe Simitian.
Endorsement: Maya Esparza for San Jose City Council
May Esparza has spent a lifetime in the communities she would represent, and much of her career has been spent working for socially relevant non-profits.
Cortese Proposes Speeding Up Veterans’ Benefits Claims
As the federal government struggles to catch up to a massive backlog of pending benefit claims from ex-military men and women, Santa Clara County will consider a pilot program to expedite applications from local homeless veterans.
How to Reduce Crime While Not Talking about Crime
The San Jose mayor’s race has been unfortunately distilled down to a contentious debate on public safety, crime and pension reform. But if the next mayor focuses on one different issue, he will be able to address all of the aforementioned topics.
ISIS, Ebola Virus, Affordable Housing Go before Rules
San Jose may try to settle a spat with Santa Clara County to free up some $20 million-a-year that could pay for affordable housing and homeless shelters.
Don Rocha Urges City to Take Action on Affordable Housing Fee
San Jose should move forward with plans to enact a developer fee that would pay for much-needed affordable housing, Councilman Don Rocha urges.
Council Considers Plan to Keep Retirement-Ready Cops on Staff
After another small academy class, the City Council has proposed a staffing retention plan to prevent more officers from leaving a critically understaffed police force.
