The Ohlone lives. A year after a major mixed-use project in San Jose's Midtown neighborhood seemed all but dead, the developer has...

A 14-story office tower and nearly 1,000 apartments are envisioned for the old Winchester theaters site across from Santana Row. And yes,...

Nearly two decades after Cheim Lumber sold its last two-by-four, its almost five-acre site could become a hotbed of wood-frame...

Someone once mentioned in passing to me that the 21st Century would be the century of the landscape architect. This makes sense in the...

The second community workshop for the West San Carlos Urban Village was held on September 23, 2013, at Sherman Oaks Community Center,...

San Jose’s first step toward the Envision 2040 General Plan is headed in the wrong direction. Nearly 10 years ago, the Valley...

Every two years in January, communities across the country conduct comprehensive counts of their homeless population to gain a better...

SAN JOSE — For South Bay drivers disgusted by graffiti-covered overpasses and tagged train trestles, something is finally being done. ...

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...

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...

The Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force held its fifth annual community summit Saturday, and more than a hundred San Jose residents were...

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...

My parents were not born in the USA. Both emigrated to America from Italy when they were adults. For approximately 10 years, my family...

The City Council ended 2012 with a vote supporting the exploration of building a new softball complex at either the former Singleton...

The City Council had a study session last week devoted to affordable housing. The session covered how San Jose could build more...

The new, privately developed Willow Glen Town Square held its grand opening party Saturday. The event was well attended by happy...

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...

Santana Row will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. It has provided a new destination for Bay Area residents as well as...

On Mar. 9, 2009, I wrote about homeless encampments in San Jose. At that time, I shadowed police and social workers on five different...

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...