A Midtown Plan Turns Bad And Should Be Rejected
San Jose’s first step toward the Envision 2040 General Plan is headed in the wrong direction. Nearly 10 years ago, the Valley...
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Jun 1, 20131 min read
2013 Homeless Census & Survey
Every two years in January, communities across the country conduct comprehensive counts of their homeless population to gain a better...
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BVNA
May 11, 20131 min read
Graffiti Cleanup Planned For South Bay Freeway Overpasses
SAN JOSE — For South Bay drivers disgusted by graffiti-covered overpasses and tagged train trestles, something is finally being done. ...
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BVNA
Apr 23, 20132 min read
West San Carlos: Part 2
Last month, I wrote about West San Carlos Street as one of the major boulevards in San Jose. West San Carlos is the strategic link...
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BVNA
Mar 6, 20134 min read
West San Carlos
West San Carlos (WSC), with its cool vibe and eclectic mix of businesses, is not only a destination in-and-of itself, but it also plays a...
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BVNA
Feb 4, 20132 min read
On Gangs and Doing the Right Thing
The Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force held its fifth annual community summit Saturday, and more than a hundred San Jose residents were...
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BVNA
Jan 28, 20133 min read
Let’s Talk Trash
When it comes the garbage services, residents have two simple requests: 1. Pick up the garbage every week in a reliable manner; 2. Do it...
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BVNA
Jan 14, 20134 min read
Why I voted for a New School
My parents were not born in the USA. Both emigrated to America from Italy when they were adults. For approximately 10 years, my family...
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BVNA
Jan 8, 20133 min read
Sports Complex Presents Fiscal Curveball
The City Council ended 2012 with a vote supporting the exploration of building a new softball complex at either the former Singleton...
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BVNA
Nov 19, 20124 min read
Affordable Housing Study Session
The City Council had a study session last week devoted to affordable housing. The session covered how San Jose could build more...
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BVNA
Nov 5, 20123 min read
Development Rekindles Small Town Feel
The new, privately developed Willow Glen Town Square held its grand opening party Saturday. The event was well attended by happy...
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BVNA
Sep 13, 20121 min read
Complete Streets Audit and Community Engagement
A complete street is one that follows the 8-80 rule—whether you are 8 or 80 years old, the road is safe for you to use. The intersection...
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BVNA
Aug 6, 20123 min read
The Importance of Santana Row
Santana Row will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. It has provided a new destination for Bay Area residents as well as...
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BVNA
Jul 24, 20123 min read
Reuniting Homeless with Their Families
On Mar. 9, 2009, I wrote about homeless encampments in San Jose. At that time, I shadowed police and social workers on five different...
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BVNA
Jun 6, 20121 min read
Getting A Head Start With Urban Village Planning In San Jose
On April 28, residents donned hats and comfy shoes to join Greenbelt Alliance on a walking tour of the West San Carlos-South Bascom area...
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BVNA
Jul 14, 20113 min read
Block Parties Abound In San Jose, And They’re Valuable In Helping Neighbors Get To Know Each Other
Water gun fights, balloon tosses, jump houses, face painting and decorated bike parades, together with lots of barbecue and desserts are...
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BVNA
Nov 26, 20105 min read
Volunteers find the most amazing things cleaning trash on highway shoulders
Why would anyone stand on the shoulder of a freeway with cars and trucks whizzing by at 65 mph, or faster, to pick up plastic bags,...
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BVNA
Nov 8, 20101 min read
Draft Environmental Impact Report/ Environmental Assessment and PUBLIC HEARING
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and...
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BVNA
Jul 18, 20041 min read
CHP Bulletin 160: MINI-MOTORCYCLES (POCKET BIKES)
In response to concerns relating to the increased operation of mini-motorcycles (pocket bikes) on California’s streets and highways, the...
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