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East San Jose light rail extension faces critical vote
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · The project is set to cost about $653 million, the agency said, which includes money already spent on prior phases. The total is about $122 million over estimates due to a construction contract bid of $437 million, which came in roughly 39% higher than the transit agency’s own estimate of $315 million. The VTA board of directors will consider ...
Sunnyvale News - San José Spotlight
WEBAug 30, 2024 · In the heart of Silicon Valley and the middle of a heat wave, one city hopes to use new technologies to emulate a classic Fourth of July tradition. Instead of fireworks, Sunnyvale is hosting a drone light show at Baylands Park at 6:30 p.m. City officials said the drone show will be safer and more... San Jose Spotlight is a nonprofit news ...
UPDATE: Why is San Jose starting its own power utility?
WEBOct 4, 2023 · As San Jose’s power needs increase with electrification and climate change solutions, the city will explore creating its own power utility. San Jose City Council today unanimously approved the creation of San Jose Power, a city-run electric utility that is being touted as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide power at lower rates and bring in more competitive development.
UPDATE: San Jose plans to reopen beloved water park
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · The operator plans to invest $6 million into the park for renovations, food trucks and an outdoor wine garden. After the park opens, the city will take in 6% of its gross revenue, a slight increase from the previous operator’s agreement at 5.5%. Neil Rufino, assistant director of the city’s parks department, said the majority of the revenue ...
San Jose lawmakers influence vote over Muwekma Ohlone …
WEBAug 28, 2024 · San Jose lawmakers influence vote over Muwekma Ohlone recognition. by Vicente Vera. August 27, 2024. Muwekma Ohlone Tribe members Cynthia Arellano (left) and Corina Arellano holding up their tribe flag outside the San Jose City Council chambers on Aug. 27, 2024. Councilmembers deferred a vote to …
San Jose unveils war monument at Vietnamese Heritage Garden
WEBJul 16, 2024 · Get San José Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. San Jose’s Vietnamese community is celebrating a long-anticipated monument symbolizing its post-war roots in the city after the project faced years of delays. The statue, unveiled Saturday at the Vietnamese Heritage Garden, features a Vietnamese soldier and an …
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WEBSan José Spotlight is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom dedicated to fearless journalism that disrupts the status quo, uplifts marginalized voices, holds power to account and paves the way for change. Our mission is to change the face of local journalism by building a community-supported newsroom that ignites civic engagement, educates ...
AI companies see San Jose as a place for growth
WEBAug 29, 2024 · AI companies overall experienced a 14% funding decline, but companies working on generative AI saw a 220% increase in venture capital investments, from $4.1 billion to $9.4 billion. “Predictive AI evolved into generative AI, which allowed modern AI systems to become ubiquitously available,” ScoreData …
Annalise Freimarck - San José Spotlight
WEBSep 27, 2024 · Annalise Freimarck is a reporter excited to cover politics and local government in Campbell, Los Gatos and Cupertino for San José Spotlight. Before joining the San José Spotlight team full-time, she spent three summers reporting on her hometown for the nonprofit newsroom. She is passionate about telling real human stories that leave a …