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City of San José to Host White House Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer at GovAI Coalition Forum

By San Jose Standard | Mar 21, 2024

The City of San José is set to host a significant event that will bring together key figures in the technology and government sectors. Scheduled for March 26, 2024, the GovAI Coalition Forum will feature distinguished guests from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).Among the notable attendees will be Denice Ross, Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer, and Olivia Zhu, Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence, both from the White House OSTP. San José Mayor Matt Mahan will also be present at the forum, along with Khaled Tawfik, Director of...

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Media Advisory: Blossoming Community at District 3’s Newest Neighborhood Park

By San Jose Standard | Mar 19, 2024

On March 19, 2024, the City of San José is pleased to announce the grand opening of Newbury Park, a 1-acre neighborhood park designed to cater to the recreational needs of an emerging neighborhood transitioning from industrial use to high-density residential. Raymond Costantino, Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS), expressed that the park is set to become a cherished play and recreation place for the community.Costantino highlighted the collaborative effort behind the construction of Newbury Park, which began in September 2022...

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Which former San Jose Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

By San Jose Standard | Mar 17, 2024

These former San Jose Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.

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Weekly recap, week ending March 9 home sales in Santa Clara County

By San Jose Standard | Mar 16, 2024

There were 196 reported residential sales in Santa Clara County in the week ending March 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

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San Jose Standard area weekly mass times

By San Jose Standard | Mar 16, 2024

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

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Notice of CEQA Posting: Terraine Mixed-Use Project Initial Study/Addendum

By San Jose Standard | Mar 15, 2024

The City of San Jose has issued a notice regarding the Terraine Mixed-Use Project, identified as SP21-045 & ER21-312, located on the Southwest Corner of Bassett Street and Terraine Street in Downtown San José. The project, spanning over a 1.57-acre vacant lot, is set to unfold in two distinct phases.In the initial phase, a 17-story residential tower comprising 345 units and a nine-level parking tower will be constructed on a shared podium. The podium will encompass parking facilities, loading areas, mechanical rooms, lobbies, and up to 11,777 square feet of retail space....

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The City of San José Launches Multilingual Civics Master Class

By San Jose Standard | Mar 14, 2024

The City of San José has announced the launch of a Civics Master Class aimed at enhancing civic participation and fostering inclusivity within the city's immigrant population. Developed in collaboration with the local nonprofit organization Only in San José, this initiative provides residents with the opportunity to gain skills in civic participation and community engagement.Mayor Matt Mahan emphasized the importance of bringing everyone into the conversation, stating, "The greatest thing about our democracy is that it reflects the will of the people." He added, "This new...

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Fifth-Annual SJFD Women's+ Boot Camp

By San Jose Standard | Mar 14, 2024

The San José Fire Department has announced the upcoming fifth-annual Women's+ Boot Camp scheduled for May 18, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the new San José Fire Training Center. The event aims to provide an opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the fire service to gain insights and participate in a judgement-free workout and information session.The Women's+ Boot Camp is inclusive, as stated by the organizers, "open to all adults (18+), including our non-binary, gender non-conforming, and trans women community members, who are looking to...

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Government Report Reveals Status of Open Audit Recommendations

By San Jose Standard | Mar 14, 2024

A recent government report released on March 14, 2024, provides an update on the "Status of Open Audit Recommendations as of December 31, 2023." The report outlines the progress made on various audit recommendations and sheds light on the current state of affairs.The report delves into the details of the audit recommendations that were still pending as of the end of 2023. It offers insights into the efforts taken to address these recommendations and the challenges faced in their implementation.As the report highlights, many recommendations have been successfully...

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San José Leads GovAI Coalition for Responsible AI Governance

By San Jose Standard | Mar 13, 2024

The City of San José has taken the lead in shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in government by establishing the GovAI Coalition, which includes over 150 agencies. Mayor Matt Mahan expressed the city's commitment to innovation by stating, “San José is the worldwide hub for innovation – and the latest innovations are happening in AI.” The Coalition, spearheaded by the City of San José, aims to collaborate with other agencies to influence the responsible use of AI in government.City Manager Jennifer Maguire emphasized the Coalition's focus on setting...

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San José Mineta International Airport Appoints Mukesh Patel as New Director of Aviation

By San Jose Standard | Mar 12, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif. (March 12, 2024) – City Manager Jennifer Maguire has appointed Mukesh (Mookie) Patel as the City’s new Director of Aviation at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC). Patel, with over three decades of experience, is set to take on the leadership role on March 18, 2024."Mookie has an extensive executive background with three decades of experience and is positioned well to lead the airport in the areas of rebuilding passenger and route traffic, navigating complex airport and airline partnerships, expertly managing resources and new revenues to meet our...

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Home valuation prices increased in Santa Clara County in February 2024, compared to February 2023

By San Jose Standard | Mar 12, 2024

In February, the median sale price of a home in Santa Clara County rose by $187,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 26.7%.

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Media Advisory: POSTPONED - Ready for Im-peck-able Fun at the First All-Inclusive Playground in East San José

By San Jose Standard | Mar 11, 2024

The much-anticipated opening of the first all-inclusive playground in East San José has been postponed. Daniel Lazo, Public Information Manager for Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, stated, "We anticipated the playground would be ready for play on Monday, March 11 but are reevaluating our latest inspection."The event, originally scheduled for Monday, March 11, from 12 - 1 p.m. at 647 S. King Rd. in San José, California, has been put on hold as officials review the readiness of the playground. For more information about PRNS parks and facilities, interested...

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Carlmont High School standout Ava Conti’s college team won in NCAA Division I game on Sunday, March 10

By San Jose Standard | Mar 11, 2024

The game took place in San Jose, California.

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Adrianna Noriega and Ahmiya Noriega, former Silver Creek High School standouts, played on Sunday, March 10 in NCAA Division I game

By San Jose Standard | Mar 11, 2024

The San Jose State Spartans won 2-1 in their NCAA Division I game against the North Dakota State Bison on Sunday, March 10.

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Murrieta Mesa High School standout Lacie Ham’s college team won in NCAA Division I game on Sunday, March 10

By San Jose Standard | Mar 11, 2024

The game took place in San Jose, California.

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Lakewood High School standout Makenzie Hutchinson’s college team won in NCAA Division I game on Sunday, March 10

By San Jose Standard | Mar 11, 2024

The game took place in San Jose, California.

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Mary Star of the Sea High School standout Ashley Rico’s college team won in NCAA Division I game on Sunday, March 10

By San Jose Standard | Mar 11, 2024

The San Jose State Spartans won 2-1 in their NCAA Division I game against the North Dakota State Bison on Sunday, March 10.

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Los Alamitos High School standouts Jules Ronquillo and Taylor Squires’ college team won in NCAA Division I game on Sunday, March 10

By San Jose Standard | Mar 11, 2024

The San Jose State Spartans won 2-1 in their NCAA Division I game against the North Dakota State Bison on Sunday, March 10.

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On Sunday, March 10, former Elite Academic Academy standout Alexis Toner’s college team won in an NCAA Division I game

By San Jose Standard | Mar 11, 2024

The game took place in San Jose, California.