Drive through any neighborhood in San Jose and there it is, a blight every bit as unsightly as graffiti: Nailed to street trees, duct taped to signal poles, lamp posts and traffic control devices, it is the ubiquitous lost pet, garage/yard sale sign or small business advertisement, many of which are left up for weeks if not months. There is nothing wrong with searching for Fluffy, holding a garage sale or advertising your business. Garage sales provides a host of benefits — r

Did you know that all forms of fireworks are illegal in the City of San Jose? The City of San José fireworks ban applies to all types of fireworks. (City of San Jose Municipal Code 17.12.940) Illegal fireworks not only include large bottle rockets, roman candles, and firecrackers but also the popular ‘sparklers,’ usually reserved for younger children. Sparklers can reach over 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. They account for50 percent of fireworks-related injuries to children under