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28-story high-rise proposed next to San Jose's City Hall - Part 2
As a follow-up to yesterday's post about a new high-rise next to City Hall, we now have renders thanks to Justin Daniels.I have to admit that the renders of the 28-story tower (actually two towers...
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Santa Clara County may need an abundance of lawn mowers if artificial turf is banned on public playing fields.The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted 3-2 to study the ramifications of artificial turf on county land, …
A multimillion-dollar work backlog in San Jose is leaving empty spaces where playground equipment used to be, basketball courts eroded and turf riddled with holes from squirrels and gophers.San Jose’s parks department has a more than $554 million infrastructure …
Just up the hill from Silicon Valley, this rock climber’s paradise offers recreational opportunities from trail running to backpacking.
Cupertino pickleballers are fed up with having to share city courts with tennis players — but a solution might be coming.The Cupertino City Council unanimously approved a plan this month that includes eight pickleball courts in Memorial Park’s conceptual …
Despite the threat of rain, the 41st annual Wildflower Run on March 24 in Morgan Hill was once again a sold out event, with about 1,200 participants in six races.
A conversation with Dr. Stu Weiss about the Máyyan 'Ooyákma-Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve, and why it is one of the Bay Area’s premier wildflower hot-spots.
More frequent outdoor breaks can improve student attention, reduce behavior problems. Over the last decade, a growing list of U.S. states—including Missouri, Florida and New Jersey—have mandated daily recess. California joined the trend in late 2023.
Hilltromper announces an online resource that tells you where your favorite flowers are blooming right now, and helps preserve these wonders of nature.
The plan to turn a historic-yet-blighted downtown San Jose park into a major event venue as part of the city's revitalization plans faces a major delay.After a four-year battle over a redesign of St. James Park between the city …
One of Silicon Valley’s most charming downtowns offers excellent coffee options, great beers & wines, and proximity to an unforgettable trail in the redwoods.
Home to the state capital, Sacramento County offers many amusements for visitors and locals alike. But only some require no cash outlay.
Fifteen miles of Peninsula pretty.
How California’s 10 state conservancies buy up open land and shield it from developers to preserve the natural environment for public use.
The Golden Chanterelle may be the state's new official mushroom, but the East Bay Regional Park District is reminding residents that some fungi are best appreciated for their beauty, not taste. The park district sent out its annual wild mushroom …
Discover the religious history of the Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve area, including Maryknoll and St. Joseph’s College.
The online resource currently serves Santa Cruz County as well as Silicon Valley, which is surrounded by dozens of parks and recreational opportunities.
Find out what the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count is all about and learn how to participate in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Silicon Valley.
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