CUPERTINO — A Bay Area property company has begun demolishing a parking structure at the Vallco shopping mall, the first step towards construction of a new 58-acre mixed-use development that has divided the community.
Cupertino residents divided over shopping mall redevelopment Read More »
Legislation passed by San Jose and the state of California has made it easier for people to construct accessory-dwelling units, but an analysis shows more can be done.
Despite efforts, challenges still remain for those wanting ADUs Read More »
SAN FRANCISCO — In the San Francisco Bay Area, home of Silicon Valley, the lack of affordable housing remains a consistent problem for local communities.
No end in sight to Bay Area housing woes Read More »
PALO ALTO — An organization helping homeless people in the Bay Area find jobs will expand its reach in Palo Alto.
Downtown Streets Team introduces new initiative to end homelessness Read More »
PALO ALTO — Contrary to neighbors’ wishes, the Castilleja School plans on submitting revised expansion plans to the City of Palo Alto this upcoming February.
The Castilleja School plans to submit updated expansion plans Read More »
Jaritza Hernandez became homeless at 18, when her husband lost his job and the rent for their apartment rose. They couldn’t keep up with the bills, especially when they needed to pay for all the costs associated with their new baby, Alexa, who has epilepsy. With no support from their families, the family of three
Santa Clara County’s growing number of homeless youth struggle to access assistance Read More »
PALO ALTO — The Hernandez family used to share a single bedroom in a cramped two-bedroom apartment. Because of affordable housing programs, not anymore.
As housing crisis grows, Palo Alto turns to below-market-rate program Read More »
SILICON VALLEY — Silicon Valley municipalities have a unique problem to account for when planning for emergencies like earthquakes—the area is too affluent.
Housing Crises Affects Emergency Response Plan Read More »
PALO ALTO — Palo Alto City Council voted Nov. 13 for city staff to begin drafting new regulations for certain buildings at risk of earthquake damage, the latest step in a multiyear effort to understand and improve the seismic safety of the city’s older buildings.
Palo Alto evaluating regulations to improve safety of seismically vulnerable buildings Read More »
PALO ALTO – In Palo Alto, where rent prices have forced out essential workers like teachers, first responders and trade professionals, the city council remains divided on how to address the issue.
Palo Alto city council votes against studying new rent stabilization measures Read More »
SAN JOSE, CA — The Santa Clara Valley Water District has said it will only contribute funds to new water transport tunnels supported by Governor Jerry Brown if the project is scaled down.
Residents of East Palo Alto can feel more protected from San Francisquito Creek flooding this coming winter, officials said, since construction of floodwalls and levees in inhabited areas along the waterway will provide additional protection that was not there in past years.
East Palo Alto, Palo Alto and Menlo Park taking steps to prevent flooding Read More »
