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Grand Opening of Payne Avenue Friendship Park in San José District 1

By San Jose Standard | Apr 16, 2024

The City of San José is pleased to announce the grand opening of Payne Avenue Friendship Park, a 1.9-acre neighborhood park in District 1. The park is designed to be a hub for community engagement and recreation, featuring a variety of amenities for residents to enjoy.According to the City of San José, the park is set to become a cherished play, garden, and recreation place for all. Rosemary Kamei, Vice Mayor and Councilmember for District 1, expressed the significance of this new park, stating, "For many years, the City has been searching for a property suitable for park...

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Analysis: Santa Clara County effective property tax rates were lower than the national average in Q1

By San Jose Standard | Apr 14, 2024

Property owners in Santa Clara County paid 0.7% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is less than 0.6 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by San Jose Standard.

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Home prices in Santa Clara County increased

By San Jose Standard | Apr 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2024 in Santa Clara County rose by $160,000, while total sales increased by 13.5%.

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Which former San Jose Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By San Jose Standard | Apr 14, 2024

These former San Jose Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Santa Clara County home sales in week ending April 6

By San Jose Standard | Apr 13, 2024

There were 222 reported residential sales in Santa Clara County in the week ending April 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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San Jose Standard area weekly mass times

By San Jose Standard | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the San Jose Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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New San José 311 Features Improve Reporting Vehicle Concerns

By San Jose Standard | Apr 11, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Apr. 11, 2024) – Reporting vehicle concerns through San José 311 is now easier and more efficient with the launch of new features and tools called Vehicle Concerns, previously known as Abandoned Vehicles. These enhancements allow the public to report various issues related to vehicles anonymously, such as non-operational vehicles on public streets, cars parked for extended periods, and vehicles with expired registrations, among others.City Manager Jennifer Maguire expressed gratitude for the collaborative effort of various city departments in...

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Who made the biggest political contributions during week ending Feb. 17?

By San Jose Standard | Apr 9, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Feb. 17 can be found here.

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Which political committees received the most in contributions during week ending Feb. 17?

By San Jose Standard | Apr 9, 2024

Here are the 100 political committees that received contributions during the week ending Feb. 17.

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San José Opens Nominations for 2024 Cornerstone of the Arts Awards

By San Jose Standard | Apr 9, 2024

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Cornerstone of the Arts Awards, as announced by Carlos Velazquez, Public Information Manager at the Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs. The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, May 3, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.Established in September 2013, the Cornerstone of the Arts Awards aims to recognize individuals and programs that have made a significant and enduring impact on San José’s art and cultural scene. Spearheaded by the City of San José’s Arts Commission and the Office of Cultural Affairs, these awards...

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City of San José’s New Program Enlists Support of Artist Community to Meet Climate Goals

By San Jose Standard | Apr 8, 2024

San José Mayor Matt Mahan expressed the city's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030, stating, “San José is the first U.S. city to pledge to be carbon neutral by 2030, and that pledge isn’t just rhetoric — we are working hard to get there for the good of our residents and future generations.”San José City Manager Jennifer Maguire highlighted the importance of involving the arts and culture community in sustainability efforts, saying, “As a City, we are continuously looking at forward-thinking ways to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. This one-of-a-kind program allows...

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Which former San Jose Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By San Jose Standard | Apr 7, 2024

These former San Jose Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

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San Jose Standard area weekly mass times

By San Jose Standard | Apr 6, 2024

The following parishes in the San Jose Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Recent Santa Clara County home sales in week ending March 30

By San Jose Standard | Apr 6, 2024

There were 258 reported residential sales in Santa Clara County in the week ending March 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Retirement Services Office Criticized for Lack of Adherence to City Procurement Policies

By San Jose Standard | Apr 4, 2024

The Retirement Services Office has come under scrutiny for its failure to consistently adhere to city procurement policies and standard practices, according to a recent report released on Apr 4, 2024.The report revealed that the office did not consistently follow city procurement policies and standard practices. In response to these findings, an office spokesperson stated, "We will be working to ensure that appropriate procedures are followed in the future."The report serves as a reminder of the importance of strict adherence to procurement policies and practices in...

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City of San José Announces April Community-Wide Creativity Challenge

By San Jose Standard | Apr 3, 2024

The City of San José’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) has kicked off this year's edition of WeCreate408, a month-long art challenge aimed at inspiring creativity and celebrating the city's diverse arts and culture. The campaign was officially announced on April 1 through social media channels, with an in-person event scheduled for April 6 in San José's Japantown.According to Kerry Adams Hapner, Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of San José, "Creativity is all around us, and lives inside each of us. At this moment in time, we can use...

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Community Input on Cambrian Tanks Replacement Project

By San Jose Standard | Apr 3, 2024

Residents and stakeholders in San José, California have voiced their opinions on the Cambrian Tanks Replacement Project, which is set to take place at 3033 S. Bascom Avenue. The project involves the demolition of existing earthen reservoirs and the construction of two eight-million-gallon pre-stressed concrete tanks.In response to the project proposal, a document titled "Response to Comments" has been released, addressing concerns and feedback from the community. The document can be accessed at the following link: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=110152....

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City of San José and VTA Host Open House for Five Wounds Urban Village Plan Update

By San Jose Standard | Apr 3, 2024

Cheryl Wessling, Public Information Manager from the Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department, announced an upcoming open house event hosted by the City of San José and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to unveil the proposed update to the Five Wounds Urban Village Plan surrounding the future BART Station.The event, scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at San José High School, Multipurpose Room, will showcase the outcomes of 18 months of collaboration and community input. Wessling expressed excitement about...

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San José Works to Host Job Fair at Emma Prusch Farm Park

By San Jose Standard | Apr 2, 2024

San José Works will host a job fair at Emma Prusch Farm Park on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The event is open to all job seekers, with a special focus on opportunities for youth ages 16 and up.According to Ruby Carrasco, Program Manager at San José Works, the job fair will feature a variety of employers offering positions at both entry and managerial levels. Some of the participating companies include California’s Great America, McDonald’s, Safeway, United States Postal Service, Nothing Bundt Cakes, San Jose Conservation Corps, and JUMA Ventures....

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How many companies in cities in Santa Clara County received FDA inspections in March?

By San Jose Standard | Apr 1, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with Santa Clara County that received two FDA inspections in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.