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Learning Through Burning: Moss Landing Fire Exposes Need for Changes in Battery Facilities
02/15/2025AS HOST TO the largest battery storage facility in the world, on a site that just had its fourth fire in four years, the people of Monterey County have grown to realize that Moss Landing is a learning laboratory for California’s green energy transition.
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Big Homeowner Rate Hike From State Farm Shot Down by California Regulator
02/14/2025In the wake of the Los Angeles fires, State Farm asked for an “emergency” premium increase of 22% on average for California homeowners. Lara today denied the request pending more information.
Plans for a housing development near Japantown have changed, with the number of affordable apartments being significantly reduced.
The San Jose Planning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday, with Commissioners Melissa Bickford and Pierluigi Oliverio absent, to recommend the City Council approve …
A Cupertino hotel that would have provided millions of dollars for the city is no longer in the pipeline, as the hospitality sector continues to struggle post pandemic.
Los Altos-based De Anza Properties has pulled its 7-story De Anza Hotel …
More than 100 homes could displace a longstanding, landmark hotel in Los Gatos.
The Los Gatos Planning Commission unanimously recommended a proposed 155-townhome development Wednesday that would replace the Los Gatos Lodge. San Ramon-based SummerHill Homes is slated to develop …
A South San Jose modular housing project for homeless people is finally opening after months of delay due to issues with mold, plumbing and structural safety.
The 3-story temporary housing campus situated on a 2-acre lot at 1 Branham Lane …
In stark contrast with the antipathy shown towards the slew of affordable housing developments that have cropped up in Los Gatos in recent months that seek to bypass local control, the Los Gatos Meadows senior facility has now achieved final …
San Jose is eyeing patches of vacant land underneath the San Jose Mineta International Airport flight path for commercial use.
San Jose planning department officials want to rezone about 11 acres of unused, city-owned land along Coleman Avenue and West …
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said the Los Angeles wildfires created a rare opportunity for the state to build tens of thousands of new homes for displaced residents while simultaneously tackling the housing crisis.
Mahan made his proposal to the …
For nearly a decade, Mountain View has poured money into programs and services to try and turn the tide of homelessness in the city. But it still has not been enough to stave off housing insecurity for a large number …
Santa Clara County’s largest water agency has begun banning homeless encampments on its property, reversing a commitment to let nonprofits and advocates do outreach prior to enforcing its new policy.
Although Valley Water planned to start training nonprofit groups to …
An older adult community in Los Gatos is on its way toward a major overhaul, providing what officials said are much-needed homes.
The Los Gatos Town Council unanimously approved the Los Gatos Meadows development Tuesday, a 209-home, multi-story project dedicated …