Pulled along by the forces of suburban wasteland exploration, I recently reacquainted myself with the ancient-for-San Jose Caribbees Center. Located between the fairgrounds and Andrew Hill High School and adjacent to a few sprawling mobile home parks left over from the '60s, Caribbees Center-with or without an apostrophe-unfolded as a long bustling strip of shops across a few different buildings, almost entirely Vietnamese.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to support a state initiative designating part of Highway 101 as the 'Little Saigon Freeway.' This initiative awaits final approval from the state Senate and further fundraising for the installation of the sign, which is expected to be green and resemble a model placard.
The endorsement of new billboards on public property was not arrived at because the arguments advocating them were rational or persuasive. Ninety-three percent of residents responded that they believe billboards are not good for San Jose.
These towering Alebrijes are more than sculptures - they visit us as guardians of artistic expression and cultural heritage. They celebrate the rhythms and resilience of San Jose through music and art.
Students have dropped out of summer and afterschool enrichment programs, opting to stay home in fear of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detaining their family and friends.
The Rapid Response Network operates a hotline to mobilize volunteers and support immigrant families during ICE actions. The network consists of 11 organizations and hundreds of volunteers.
PG&E aims to install 115-kilovolt transmission upgrades at its Los Esteros Substation to provide the requested electricity service for Microsoft’s planned 90-megawatt data center project.