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Latest renderings for a massive North San Jose residential project
A major infill development at 211-281 River Oaks Parkway is starting to come into focus. The project would have 737 residential units broken down into 637 apartments and 100 townhomes. 132 of the ...
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From CalMatters...
How CA Ban on Bilingual Education Still Hurts Schools
It has been eight years since California voters repealed a 1998 law directing public school districts to essentially eliminate their bilingual programs. But the fallout from the state’s vacillating history of bilingual education has led to California falling short of providing a quality education not only to non-English speakers but also to students who want to be bilingual.
California’s Housing Crisis Has Gotten Worse, Not Better, Over the Last 30 Years
The Public Policy Institute of California, a think tank that conducts vigorous and objective research into vital state issues, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of retrospective reports.
California Officials Plan for a Dry 2025 With Grim Water Supply Guesswork
Each December there’s a new version of an old guessing game about how much water will be provided to agricultural and municipal users in the year ahead.
Will Feds Open a New California Immigrant Detention Center?
During Donald Trump’s first presidency, California tried and failed to ban new federal immigration detention centers from opening. As Trump returns to the Oval Office in January with pledges of mass deportations, the agency overseeing immigration enforcement has been scoping out locations for a new detention center — possibly near San Francisco.
California’s Employment Safety Net Is Still Broken. Will Anyone Fix It?
Out-of-work residents fight new fraud battles. The system bleeds money. And a $1 billion technology overhaul marches on.
California Birth Centers Are Shutting Down. A Lawmaker Has a New Plan to Help Them
Birth centers are midwife-run facilities that deliver babies outside of hospitals. They have struggled to stay in business in part because of strict state licensing requirements.
5,000 Bills Is Too Many. California Legislature Sets New Max on Legislation.
Reflecting concern about too many bills, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas lowered the number legislators are allowed to introduce.
California Democrats Plan to Crack Down on Cities That Block Abortion Clinics
California Democrats have passed two dozen laws to protect abortion access since the Supreme Court in 2021 overturned Roe vs. Wade. New bills are on the table.
From Palo Alto Online...
Utility Costs to Increase in Palo Alto
Palo Alto residents can expect an increase in utility rates of 9% in the coming months. Read on the learn why rates are going up and when they can be expected to show up on bills.
From Mountain View Voice...
Developer of Mountain View Project Threatens Litigation
The developer of a seven-story builder's remedy project is threatening to sue Mountain View over delays and imposed requirements. Read on to learn what's behind the dispute.
Mountain View Whisman Schools Going Green
In their November 21 meeting, the Mountain View Whisman Board of Trustees were presented with initial designs for new trees and outdoor green spaces on school grounds. Read on to learn more about the push to go green.
Landlords Are Using AI to Raise Rents — And California Cities Are Leading the Pushback
California and federal prosecutors have accused software company RealPage of enriching itself ”at the expense of renters who pay inflated prices.”
Palo Alto Eyes University Avenue Changes
Read on to learn how the Palo Alto City Council is planning to revitalize the streetscape and retail experience on University Avenue.
From Milpitas Beat...
Spotlight on the Milpitas Historical Society
Learn more about how the Milpitas Historical Society is preserving the past.
Palo Alto Considers Downtown Garage
The City of Palo Alto is considering the development of a downtown parking garage. Read on to learn more.
From The Mercury News...
Mission Point Development in Santa Clara Approved
The Santa Clara City Council voted to approve development of a 2,600-home neighborhood on Democracy Way. Read on to learn more about this massive project.
From Los Angeles Times...
California Dairies Ignore Bird Flu Threat
Learn how health officials and California dairies are responding, or not, to the explosive spread of bird flu through dairy herds across the state.
Busing People Out of Homelessness: How California’s Relocation Programs Really Work
Many California cities offer their homeless residents one-way bus tickets to other places.
The Price Tag on Project 2025’s Abortion Plan: $300 Million Cut to Medi-Cal
Gov. Gavin Newsom is urgently preparing to protect reproductive rights from the incoming Trump administration—and the looming possibility of Project 2025-inspired policies.
Unstoppable Invasion: How Did Mussels Sneak Into California, Despite Decades of State Shipping Rules?
Most ships discharging ballast water into California waters are inspected, but state officials have tested the water of only 16 ships. Experts say invaders like mussels are inevitable under current rules and enforcement.
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