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A tale of two San Jose rose gardens - San José Spotlight
WEBJul 15, 2021 · The Municipal Rose Garden has an annual budget of $340,000, according to Daniel Lazo, spokesperson for the city’s parks department. Meanwhile, the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy receives $99,000 annually from the city, which helps maintain Heritage Rose Garden. A couple sits near the Municipal …
San Jose Politics & Government News - San José Spotlight
WEBSep 13, 2024 · A Tuesday letter from San Jose’s elected representatives in Sacramento questions who’s really in control of the city’s parks. It comes after District 7 Councilmember Bien Doan’s... San José Spotlight is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to local political & government reporting in San Jose, Santa Clara County & the South Bay.
East San Jose councilmember ousted by newcomer
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Challenger Bien Doan has claimed victory in the San Jose City Council District 7 race, unexpectedly defeating incumbent Councilmember Maya Esparza. Doan finished the race with 53.7% of the vote, or 9,004 votes. Esparza trailed behind, finishing with 46.2% of the vote, or 7,748 votes. The challenger won by a …
Community News - San José Spotlight
WEBSep 11, 2024 · San Jose officials are reckoning with a political fight over a park important to the city’s older Vietnamese community. The issue reached a handful of councilmembers at Wednesday’s Rules and Open Government Committee, which voted unanimously with brief discussion for a clear explanation as to how the parks department manages access to the Vietnamese Heritage...
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Santa Clara County funds more jobs at Vietnamese center
WEBJun 22, 2022 · The Board of Supervisors last week unanimously voted to dole out nearly $1 million to hire more Vietnamese American Service Center workers and help a nonprofit implement a mental health program targeting Vietnamese seniors in East San Jose. The majority of the money—$800,000—will go toward …
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WEBSan Jose selects first homeless sleeping site. San Jose officials have zeroed in on the city’s first location for a sanctioned encampment, where homeless people will be allowed to stay inside tents without fear of being swept. The lot at 1157 E. Taylor St. could open early next year, with more safe sleeping sites opening by next June.
The Biz Beat: Jackie's Place serves soul food in the South Bay
WEBFeb 20, 2022 · After being burnt to the ground in a devastating fire, Jackie’s Place rose from the ashes to dish out authentic soul food passed down through four generations of family recipes.
The Podlight - San José Spotlight
WEBDec 19, 2019 · April 30, 2021. On this episode of The Podlight, San José Spotlight editor Nick Preciado sits down with reporter Sonya Herrera to delve into Google’s massive 80-acre campus proposed for downtown San Jose. The project, more than three years in the making, cleared a major hurdle this week. The Podlight.