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Palo Alto roadway flooded by damaged fire hydrant reopened
(KRON) — University Avenue in Palo Alto has reopened after being flooded by a damaged fire hydrant, according to the Palo Alto Police Department. Earlier, University was closed between Woodland Avenue and Crescent Drive. Crews were on the scene working to repair the fire hydrant. “Good news: crews were able to clear the roadway quickly,” […]
San Jose's restaurant scene is better than you think—and well worth a visit.
When I fell in love with a man and moved from San Francisco to San Jose, the city’s restaurants were high on the list of the things I was heartbroken to leave behind. But San Jose, it turns out, holds its own in the food department. They just do things a little differently here.
Mixed-use downtown San Jose housing tower may sprout on retail site
SAN JOSE — A high-rise being eyed in downtown San Jose could sprout on part of a retail center site and add several hundred residences to the urban core of the Bay Area’s largest city. The 28-story tower could be built across the street from San Jose City...
UPDATE: Prep begins for Santa Clara BART extension
BART’s expansion through Silicon Valley is taking shape as pre-construction work gets underway in Santa Clara. VTA workers have started on-site preparations for phase two of BART’s expansion at the Newhall Maintenance Facility. That includes setting up temporary field offices, bringing in equipment and preparations to begin drilling the tunnel. The 6-mile extension, most of... The post UPDATE: Prep begins for Santa Clara BART extension appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Domestic violence cases overwhelm Silicon Valley prosecutors
Santa Clara County is experiencing a surge of domestic violence cases, spreading county prosecutors thin and holding up court hearings at a time when a looming budget deficit will cut District Attorney resources. The DA’s office has pulled prosecutors from other teams to handle a 142% increase in family violence cases over the last five... The post Domestic violence cases overwhelm Silicon Valley prosecutors appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Tech Billionaire’s Teen Reported Missing in the Bay Area
The child of billionaire businessman Stewart Butterfield is missing, and authorities believe the teen may have run away to San Francisco’s seedy Tenderloin district.According to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, Mint Butterfield, 16, was last seen around 10 p.m. Sunday night in Bolinas, a coastal community of roughly 1,500 people. They were reported missing early the next morning by their mother, entrepreneur Caterina Fake.“Mint has brown/reddish curly hair and their eyebrows are pierced,” Deputy Jose Suarez posted to neighborhood networking site NextDoor. “They were last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, flannel pajama pants, and black boots. They possibly had a...
San Jose Unveils Solaire Apartments, A New Era for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Solutions
In a significant boost to affordable housing efforts, the Solaire Apartments in San Jose were unveiled on Monday, becoming a beacon of hope for the city's most vulnerable residents. A collaboration between the County of Santa Clara, Eden Housing, and multiple partners has led to this 130-unit development dedicated to individuals and families struggling with homelessness or the risk thereof. With a $26 million contribution from the county, including $13.2 million from the 2016-approved Measure A Affordable Housing Bond, the project underscores the region's commitment to combating housing instability, according to Santa Clara County.
Larry June to Headline Stanford's Free Blackfest
San Francisco rapper Larry June will headline Stanford University’s Blackfest, a completely free annual event organized by students and open to the general public, on May 4 at the university’s Frost Amphitheater. In addition to the orange juice–drinking game spitter from the City, the afternoon features performances by...
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