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...

Water gun fights, balloon tosses, jump houses, face painting and decorated bike parades, together with lots of barbecue and desserts are...

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,...

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and...

In response to concerns relating to the increased operation of mini-motorcycles (pocket bikes) on California’s streets and highways, the...