San Jose / City Council / City Hall
Mayor announces General Plan Update task force members (7/07)
General fund aided by city program, but SJ transit funds hurt (11/06)
$2 million San Jose Rep loan can be canceled at any time (10/06)
City Council doles out $34 million budget surplus, provides arts subsidy (10/06)
Council gives urgency ordinance a thumbs down for this election (10/06)
City Council again defers campaign reforms; takes stance on propositions (10/06)
Pyle asks city council to invest $165,000 in sports master plan (10/06)
SJ council members consider new guidelines for ethical use of funds (10/06)
City Council discusses campaign actions, contributions,
re-imbursement for expenditures (10/06)
Funding caps will affect nonprofits, but not enough dollars to go around (10/06)
Nancy Pyle's response to constituent's frustration over lack of sports fields (9/06)
City council to vote on mandatory spaying, neutering of all SJ pets (9/06)
Park fees could push Almaden home prices up from $14,150 to $20,400 (9/06)
City Council... discussing emergency preparedness, loan to Rep (9/06)
Council approves memorandum of understanding for garbage, recycling services (9/06)
Council votes to disclose incomes (9/06)
City Council approves monthly disclosures on outside work (8/06)
San Jose reviews grand jury findings about complaints of racial profiling (8/06)
City dumps Norcal for two new trash haulers (8/06)
Council turns down staff recommendation to keep Norcal Waste Systems (8/06)
Ordinance could oust SJ mayor from office (8/06)
Pyle's newest community relations aide has strong roots to the Almaden Valley (8/06)
City Council resumes after break, long meeting, many important subjects (8/06)
Questions surround City Council's proposal for outside employment restrictions (8/06)
Opinion: City Council moonlighting okay, but at what cost? (8/06)
San Jose council approves annex proposal *Mercury News* (8/06)
Step closer... Council weighs unseating of future mayors *Mercury News* (8/06)
Almaden duo serve as 'government watchdogs' (7/06)
Council puts restrictions on mayor's spending (7/06)
City says no to AT&T's video service agreement (7/06)
Council won't approve subsidy for business without labor pact (7/06)
Mayor Gonzalez claims he accomplished much in his tenure but 'took the arrows' (6/06)
Item #1: City Council increases Library [Parcel] Tax (6/06)
Item #3: Council votes to keep funding Evergreen, Coyote Valley plans (6/06)
Item #4: Council approves Sunshine Reform Implementation (6/06)
Almaden's Matt Kamkar joins San Jose Planning Commission (6/06)
SNI shifts its direction from capital projects to resident input (6/06)
Gonzales urges changes to charter *Mercury News* (6/06)
Preservation laws are strengthened to save San Jose sites and buildings (6/06)
Sunshine task force members chosen (6/06)
Community centers get 1-year reprieve, will remain open *Mercury News* (6/06)
Council approves $90,000 study of publicly funded city campaigns (5/06)
SJ council halts plan that would shut down 10 community centers (5/06)
Teen commissioner is on the lookout for diverse group for SJ youth council (5/06)
City council rejects proposed demolition of 10 community centers (5/06)
[Hoffman/Via Monte] Community Center hits snag with only one bid (5/06)
AT&T deal with San Jose awaits decision on state vs. city control (5/06)
Campos, Pyle question Cortese on Evergreen project involvement (5/06)
Annexation may be too costly for SJ to approve (5/06)
Small business owners find rules on allowable signage too restrictive (5/06)
Code enforcement duty extends to Saturday (4/06)
SJ council to form a 'sunshine' task force (4/06)
SJ Council directs commission to study publicly funded campaigns (4/06)
San Jose set to study sunshine law and publicly funded campaigns (4/06)
Inquiring minds want to know about 35 blacked out items (4/06)
San Jose council members oppose new federal immigration legislation (4/06)
City Council approves lower raise for appointees (3/06)
Immigration hot topic at City Council meeting (3/06)
Councilwoman Nancy Pyle reflects on her first year in office (3/06)
SJ mayor wants public funding for elections (3/06)
Sunshine law plan advances after heated council debate (3/06)
City council initiates examination of Sunshine proposals (3/06)
City Council works to plug lobbyist loophole (3/06)
Council looks to forums, surveys, to help determine future of community centers (3/06)
Vice mayor, council members propose Sunshine Ordinance to rebuild public trust (3/06)
San Jose council votes... to pursue 'sunshine' reforms *Mercury News* (3/06)
Majority votes to close loophole in San Jose lobbyist ordinance (3/06)
Pyle supports sunshine ordinance to promote government openness (3/06)
City comes up with innovative plan in effort to save Community Centers (2/06)
City centers on chopping block due to money woes (2/06)
San Jose Grand Prix will provide city with big profits, report says (2/06)
Commissioners oppose funding soccer stadium with Measure P (2/06)
Pyle takes over vacant position on Coyote board (1/06)
Gonzales beats council to the punch by resigning from major committees (1/06)
Nancy Pyle gives year-end report on District 10 work (12/05)
City agrees to expand WiFi access (11/05)
Price is right for (city clerk) San Jose City Hall (10/05)
Grand-opening ceremony reveals city hall's impressive rotunda (10/05)
S.J. City Council gives go-ahead for new Economic Development Catalyst Fund (10/05)
Neighbors share tale of house at meeting (9/05)
District 10 spreads word about Vial of LIFE program (9/05)
Nancy Pyle addresses neighborhood concerns at AVCA meeting (9/05)
Councilwoman Nancy Pyle begins informal visits with District 10 residents (9/05)
Fall Election 2006
Countdown to Election Day: Cindy Chavez: Working collaboratively (10/06)
Countdown to Election Day: Chuck Reed: Midwestern values (10/06)
West Nile Virus
California West Nile Virus Home Page
... two new cases of West Nile virus in Santa Clara County residents (9/06)
Almaden not a problem area, but Vector Control stresses vigilance (8/06)
West Nile 'hot spot' - county braces for more cases *Mercury News* (8/06)
Santa Clara, San Mateo... counties to get West Nile funding *Mercury News* (8/06)
Study: Mosquito sprayings may affect creeks *Mercury News* (8/06)
West San Jose-Saratoga area sprayed for mosquitoes *Mercury News* (8/06)
More spraying for mosquitoes set for tonight *Mercury News* (8/06)
70 dirty pools suspected in West Nile hunt *Mercury News* (7/06)
West Nile Virus is found in San Jose (7/06)
West Nile facts *Mercury News* (7/06)
Mosquito spraying aimed at West Nile *Mercury News* (7/06)
Facts about tonight's West Nile spraying *Mercury News* (7/06)
West Nile spraying tonight *Mercury News* (7/06)
West Nile spray slated *Mercury News* (7/06)
West Nile Facts *Mercury News* (7/06)
Some tips to protect against West Nile Virus *Mercury News* (6/06)
How to foil mosquitoes *Mercury News* (4/06)
Almaden Development Permits (click on address to view details)
Delete SAVUR interim sports field within General Plan Text - 10/25/06
6604 Northridge Drive (Wireless Antenna) - 10/3/06
16310 Almaden Road - 7/10/06
McKean Road opposite Shillingsburg Avenue (16 homes) - 06/12/06
7311 Glenview Drive - 03/22/06
1126 Barnes Lane - 02/03/06
6664 Broadacres Drive - 12/02/05
8108 Bertram Road - 12/01/05
18950 Almaden Road (Feed & Fuel Restaurant) - 11/07/05
6411 Guadalupe Mines Road - 05/02/05
Camden Ave. Bridge near Queenswood Way: Safety Problem
City to use bond money to make Camden bridge/trail safer to use (3/06)
The battle of the bridge: AVCA faces off with city regarding dangerous trail crossing (3/06)
Update on Camden Ave. Bridge Problem (7/05)
Problem at Camden Bridge (4/05)
Via Valiente Shopping Plaza
Shopping plaza owners a no-show at meeting to boost Via Valiente (6/06)
Almaden Library and Community Center
Almaden Branch Library News... Fall Book Sale on 10/21 (10/12/2006)
Almaden Branch Library News (9/7/06)
A Smash Hit: Throngs make community center their stomping grounds (8/06)
Almaden Library News (8/10/06)
Public may check out electric engraving pens from San Jose libraries
to deter thieves and aid in recovery of stolen property (7/06)
Almaden Branch Library News (7/21/06)
Almaden Branch Library News (7/13/06)
Almaden gets more funding for new library (6/06)
Almaden Branch Library News (6/08/06)
Hundreds attend Almaden Library/Community Center grand opening ceremony (5/06)
Staffing and maintenance on top of budget priority list in Almaden (5/06)
Almaden Library and Community Center wows crowd at... reception and fund-raiser (5/06)
Almaden Branch Library news (5/06)
Almaden Branch Library and Community Center is a first in San Jose (5/06)
Artists collaborate on designs for memorial honoring school librarian (4/06)
Healthy mix of snacks, beverages going into the library (3/06)
Measure P should cover expenses (3/06)
Assistance League... donates $20,000 to Teen Center at new Almaden... Library (2/06)
New library project may come without funding for the building's maintenance (1/06)
Almaden Library and Community Center grand opening set for mid May (1/06)
Almaden Valley Women's Club donates $10,000 to new library (1/06)
News Briefs: Almaden Rotary bowls for dollars for new library (11/05)
Canceled fundraiser generates more money than original target (11/05)
San Jose libraries launch online tutoring program for grades 4 through college (10/05)
Attorney general cancels fundraiser (10/05)
Charitable crackdown (on Texas Hold'Em Tournament) (10/05)
Business association raises all $15,000 to help library branch (10/05)
Almaden Branch Library buzz grows as construction progresses (10/05)
Good weather helps keep new library and community center on schedule (9/05)
Art selected for library-community center will showcase Almaden's past and future (9/05)
Fundraising efforts for new library may exceed expectations... closer to goal (9/05)
Library seeks generous donors to help outfit new Almaden Branch (7/05)
Civic Center? A new library and community center (4/05)
Almaden Valley Watershed (Reservoirs and Streams)
Status of Santa Clara County reservoirs and streams (4/06)
Community Associations in Almaden Valley
Almaden Country Club members asked to consider an offer to buy the club (8/06)
'Night Out' against crime attracts Hoffman/Via Monte neighbors (8/06)
Montevideo residents plan to 'get real' at this year's 4th of July parade (6/06)
July 4 parade is a long tradition in the Montevideo neighborhood (6/06)
Parade, 4-mile run earn Montevideo neighborhood a fun reputation (3/06)
Almaden Hills Estates Homeowners Association... the rights of 136 households (12/05)
Pierce Ranch neighborhood group -- a simple model for others (10/05)
Community associations make Almaden Valley
one of the safest and most organized places to live (9/05)
Almaden Valley: Other Associations, Neighborhoods, and Overall Impressions
National Night Out reveals a neighborhood on the upswing [Hoffman/Via Monte] (8/06)
Almaden boasts more than rolling hills, scenic views (8/06)
Street Scene: Old Oak Drive (7/06)
Longtime supporter of women's issues, police chief joins board of the YWCA (6/06)
Almaden Business Association members 'Unwined' (4/06)
San Jose Performing Well
Survey says SJ residents happy with community (4/06)
San Jose named one of the best in the nation for young people to live (1/06)
News Stand: San Jose once again named safest city (12/05)
San Jose remains 'Safest Big City in America' (12/05)
San Jose named one of '100 Best Communities for Young People' (9/05)
San Jose cracks into Top 10 of U.S. cities (7/05)
San Jose now America's 10th largest city (7/05)
San Jose is named most livable city (5/05)
Almaden Supports Many Great Causes
Turning Wheels For Kids Bike Fest raises $11,000 to put bikes
under needy kids' trees (10/06)
Newly formed Almaden Valley Networking Group's aim is to provide
community, business support (10/06)
Sacred Heart Community Service volunteers reach out to community,
providing backpacks for 1,000 students (8/06)
Almaden Super Lions Club stuffs 500 backpacks for local children in need (8/06)
Almaden Super Lions Club supplies 500 backpacks for local students (8/06)
Extraordinary Measures: Local residents go beyond the call of duty (8/06)
Team Work: Neighbors band together to help Almaden woman battle cancer (8/06)
Almaden's 'Team Gayle' and 'The Bahama Mamas and Papas' raise money, awareness about
the disease at American Cancer Society's Relay for Life (7/06)
Mel Bandanza named new president of Almaden Valley Rotary Club (7/06)
CSR golf tournament to benefit Autism Tree Project Foundation (7/06)
AVCA gives back to the community (7/06)
Almaden Valley Women's Club host Barnes & Noble and Chevy's fundraiser... (7/06)
[Presentation] Students rally to help their own (6/06)
Turning Wheels and Wells Fargo join to provide bikes for underprivileged children (6/06)
Local senior girl scouts go for the gold (6/06)
Item #3: Presentation's Howell among elite who earned 'Crystal Bowl' award (6/06)
Unicorn Thrift Shop celebrates its $1 million fundraising mark (6/06)
Hospice of the Valley's Western Gala raises more than $200,000 for care services... (6/06)
ABA mixer celebrates new biz and Dando's birthday (6/06)
Letter carriers collect 100,000 pounds less in annual food drive (6/06)
ABA exceeds fund-raising goals at Blossom Valley Relay for Life event (5/06)
Joining forces: Local residents send care packages to U.S. soldiers (5/06)
Almaden Valley Women's Club honors several Almaden students (5/06)
More than 100 awards presented at "On the Wings of Girl Scouting" ceremony (5/06)
San Jose Junior League hosts annual Volunteer Recognition luncheon (5/06)
Letter carriers are collecting annual food drive donations (5/06)
Williams families' donations help to stock library in the Philippines (5/06)
San Jose supports the life of Pat Tillman with inaugural Pat's Run at Leland (5/06)
[AVCS] Snow Ball 2006 Fashion Show is a blockbuster hit with audience (5/06)
Almaden playgroup holds "Jump-for-a-Cure" for pal with Juvenile... Arthritis (5/06)
Families go to the source to get just-picked [CSA] (5/06)
Men get 'pumped up' to get message out to their peers (5/06)
San Jose Budget
Funding caps will affect nonprofits, but not enough dollars to go around (10/06)
Nancy Pyle offers details of finalized city budget (7/06)
Almaden gets more funding for new library (6/06)
City council passes $2.6 billion operating and capital budgets (6/06)
Expiration of 911 fees would hit SJ services (6/06)
Community Centers get reprieve, will remain open for another year (6/06)
Almaden to lose SJ swim programs at Leland High (5/06)
Staffing and maintenance on top of budget priority list in Almaden (5/06)
Budget forum held for District 10 residents (5/06)
Mayor proposes cutting the city's public safety budget by 2 percent (3/06)
San Jose labor alliance irked at 5.25% raise for few officials (3/06)
Deficit down but city still $35 million in the red (3/06)
Economy and Employment
'Women in the Workforce' focus of chamber's Morning Buzz (3/06)
New Businesses coming to Almaden
Almaden family's secret sauce now on shelves of local markets (8/06)
Sonasoft - the gold standard for 'point click recovery' (8/06)
Local Realtor targets Almaden Valley with new company: Sereno Group (8/06)
Former Coldwell Banker president creates new realty firm: Sereno Group (7/06)
Almaden businessman brings Panera Bread to the West (7/06)
Sonoma Chicken Coop set to open at former McDonald's on McAbee (6/06)
Sonoma Chicken Coop is coming to Almaden Valley (6/06)
Emergency Preparedness
District 10's Annual Emergency Preparedness Forum offers valuable tips
on getting through a disaster (10/06)
Nine ways you can be prepared for a disaster (10/06)
Emergency drill includes disaster aid for the county's furry friends (7/06)
Expiration of 911 fees would hit SJ services (6/06)
The time to prepare for the next big quake is NOW! (4/06)
Local leaders launch programs to put emergency plans in place (11/05)
Environment
Trees interfering with solar panels cannot be removed, city determines (8/06)
Almaden Valley is among the areas identified with sticky sap problem (8/06)
Solar laws may override tree-removal ordinance (8/06)
Kids in hot cars . . . . (8/06)
Using more water during heat wave is another cause of power outages (8/06)
Poor water shuts down lake to swimmers (8/06)
Hundreds in Almaden lose power for five days in recent heat wave (8/06)
Almaden hits 110 degrees, sets 'night' record (7/06)
Ref. Lofgren announces $25 million in federal funds for Santa Clara County
to clean up perchlorate contamination (7/06)
SJ is a lighter shade of green than other California cities, survey says (7/06)
Bus and light rail ridership up on recent 'Spare the Air' days (7/06)
Green was the color du jour at the environmental forum (5/06)
Celebrate Earth Day every day with environmental action (4/06)
Shades of Green... once a leader in environmentally friendly building... (4/06)
Coyote Valley Specific Plan
Coyote Valley Specific Plan Web site
New Era: San Jose prepares Coyote Valley for change (9/06)
Council approves fiscal actions for Coyote Valley Specific Plan (8/06)
Coyote Valley's newest member pushes for a greener and smarter development (6/06)
New housing plan for SJ's Coyote unveiled (6/06)
SJ residents could fund Coyote's shortfalls (5/06)
Coyote Valley Task Force gets first look at Fiscal Impact Analysis (5/06)
Report on Coyote Valley says it could be costly for a decade (4/06)
Paying for Coyote Valley *Mercury News* (4/06)
Coyote Valley Task Force reviews affordable housing strategy (4/06)
Rising home costs could affect new project (4/06)
Wider roads could solve expressway traffic jams (3/06)
Coyote Valley Task Force considers traffic policy (2/06)
Pyle, Forrest look for replacement to fill seat on the Coyote task force (2/06)
Critics of Coyote plan upset over vacancy (2/06)
Pyle takes over vacant position on Coyote board (1/06)
Coyote Valley task force considers building college campus (12/05)
Coyote Valley committee on schedule after brief hiatus (11/05)
City planner describes potential impact of Coyote Valley development
on Almaden Valley (10/05)
It's too soon to know how traffic from Coyote will affect Almaden (10/05)
Nancy Pyle to update residents on Coyote Valley Plan at public forum (9/05)
Schools and Education
Celebrating Excellence: Lelend High turns 40 (11/06)
Former Leland teacher to be released from state prison next week (10/06)
Simonds Music and Technology Foundation kicks off new school year with
movie night and walk-a-thon fund-raisers (10/06)
School computer labs get a lift from dedicated high-tech dad (10/06)
San Jose Education Foundation has a daunting mission to fulfill (10/06)
API scores at Castillero, Pioneer climb above last year's ranking (9/06)
Almaden schools to receive relief from traffic woes thanks to grant (9/06)
Almaden Valley schools earn top marks on API tests (9/06)
Almaden schools shine brightly on California STAR Tests (8/06)
Councilmember Nancy Pyle highlights importance of crossing guards
to a school community (8/06)
New staff and upgraded sites greet students at local schools (8/06)
Welcome Back: New Simonds principal returns to Almaden Valley (8/06)
SJUSB immediately addresses construction complaints (8/06)
San Jose Unified receives 'A+' rating from Standard & Poor's (7/06)
Almaden teachers spend summer learning high tech on the job (7/06)
Programs of excellence awarded to Metropolitan Adult Education Program (7/06)
Nutrition-minded parents in SJ see the cost of childhood obesity (7/06)
Schools could take a cue from Italian airport food (7/06)
Almaden art students win top awards in international and national art competitions (7/06)
Item #2: Pioneer's Ashley Freitas takes the spotlight (6/06)
Item #4: Plus program helps students to graduate despite earlier problems (6/06)
Leland's speech and debate teacher Gay Brasher receives city commendation (6/06)
Graystone's Donna Christian, Teacher of the Month (6/06)
Rep. Lofgren sponsors Leland student Shaan Yadav-Ranjan as congressional page (6/06)
More fruits and veggies could be on the menu at San Jose schools (6/06)
Beloved Almaden Country School principal Jean Delwiche retires (6/06)
Simonds kids celebrate end of school year with a carnival (6/06)
Academic Expedition:... experts treated to Castillero students' poise and expertise (6/06)
High school students share wisdom with incoming freshmen: Don't slack (6/06)
Williams Elementary honors deceased teachers and students with memorial bench (6/06)
Bret Harte Cultural Fair celebrates ethnic diversity (6/06)
Diplomas hang in the balance (6/06)
Los Alamitos Gold Rush Day brings mining to life for fourth graders (6/06)
Day of Silence at Pioneer meant to make all aware of harassment (6/06)
Pioneer alum turned math teacher named district teacher of the year (5/06)
Longtime teacher retires from her principal post at Simonds School (5/06)
Esteemed Simonds principal Linda Kakes retires (5/06)
Valley Christian Junior High Jazz Band takes first place in ... Reno festival (5/06)
Multicultural event at Simonds reflects widespread diversity of its student body (5/06)
High school robots, homework get a boost in Almaden from car sales (4/06)
Sharks partner with Pat Tillman Foundation... benefiting local high school students (4/06)
Car dealership donates $80,000 to San Jose school programs (4/06)
Try a slogan for our time: 'It's the teacher, stupid' (4/06)
Almaden Valley schools take top marks with API scores (3/06)
SJUSD budget is balanced for now, but counting on state allocations (3/06)
School district's new attitude wins Magna Awards grand prize (3/06)
Leland's award-winning speech, debate team talks fund-raising (3/06)
Simonds Music and Technology Foundation... raises $40,000 in the process (3/06)
Project Cornerstone serves up recipe for successful children and youth... (3/06)
OSH... 75th anniversary... will build gardens in local schools to celebrate (3/06)
Los Alamitos Elementary students encouraged to show... higher education (3/06)
'Plaza Comunitaria' provides parents a chance to learn in native languages (3/06)
Technical training courses showcased at open house (3/06)
Hundreds of teachers buy homes in San Jose, thanks to loan program (3/06)
Simonds students demonstrate teamwork, curiosity at 3rd annual science fair (2/06)
Almaden schools at head of the class in attendance (10/05)
Traffic and Almaden Streets
Wider roads could solve expressway traffic jams (3/06)
Coyote Valley Task Force considers traffic policy (2/06)
'View' area asks city to close off its private road (2/06)
County official offers $200,000 for New Almaden street upgrades (1/06)
Tired of trash, Almaden residents take initiative to clean up streets (10/05)
San Jose outlines significant traffic safety implementations (9/05)
Eight lanes earmarked for Almaden Expressway; project begins in 2008 (9/05)
Federal dollars to be used for widening of Almaden Expressway (8/05)
Laws in San Jose and Santa Clara County - New, Changes, Information
Tree cutters beware: City increases fines for cutting trees (6/06)
Small business owners find rules on allowable signage too restrictive (5/06)
City raises fines for illegal tree removal *Mercury News* (5/06)
When wipers are on, headlights must be turned on *Mercury News* (12/05) [archived]
City officials consider stiffer penalties for removal of street trees (3/06)
Rezoning, Construction, and Development
Developers to pay higher fees to help city add more open space (11/06)
Residents vote against selling their golf club to developer (10/06)
Fight continues for preservation of Almaden Feed & Fuel (10/06)
Country club receives development offer to build adult
living community on golf course (10/06)
Feed & Fuel deemed a "structure of merit" (9/06)
EIR uncovers a historic building on the site of a proposed ballpark (9/06)
Landmark status still may not save the Feed & Fuel (8/06)
Almaden Feed and Fuel: EIR and Meeting Schedules for Rezoning Consideration (8/06)
San Jose will annex smaller, unincorporated pockets first (8/06)
Almaden Feed & Fuel advocates await their day in court (8/06)
Developer looking at site near S. Almaden Valley Urban Reserve (7/06)
Committed citizens rally to save historical Feed and Fuel (7/06)
Relocation of historic Feed & Fuel no longer an option, advocates say (5/06)
Annexation may be too costly for SJ to approve (5/06)
Two New Almaden men struggle to save the Feed and Fuel (3/06)
Developer opts to build less housing per acre at neighborhood's request (3/06)
County opens affordable housing list after 7 years; big response predicted (3/06)
City Hall Briefs #1: City and Sobrato reach agreement (3/06)
Glad Feed & Fuel might be saved (Speak Out, Item #2) (3/06)
Sobrato Development Companies seeks general plan amendment for housing project (2/06)
Speakers encourage limiting eminent domain laws at AVCA meeting (2/06)
Guadalupe Mines neighbors oppose plan to turn office site into housing (2/06)
Housing development may not be the end for historic Feed & Fuel bar (2/06)
Third meeting with county and city nets positive results for majority... (1/06)
Application filed to close historic Almaden saloon (12/05)
New Almaden residents get answers to road and ridge construction work (11/05)
Q & A session number two for New Almaden residents (11/05)
Pilot housing program on the agenda Nov. 15 (11/05)
NewsStand: Funds pledged for affordable housing (11/05)
Neighbors oppose development... next to Almaden Quicksilver County Park (11/05)
Neighbors continue battle over New Almaden building project (11/05)
Pierce Ranch residents oppose lot-line adjustment of hillside property (10/05)
Residents concerned that development will ruin New Almaden's charm (10/05)
Two new homes being built in Almaden Urban Reserve (8/05)
SummerHill Homes buys land to build homes in Pierce Ranch neighborhood (8/05)
Eventually, 16 residences will replace venerable local landmark, Feed & Fuel (7/05)
Planning Commission approves rezoning to build 25 homes in Almaden (5/05)
Hillside Development
Hillside preservation initiative on fall ballot could affect Almaden (6/06)
County considers regulations for developing on hillsides (9/05)
Neighborhood Beautification and Other Updates
Ex-marine takes out the trash in Almaden (10/06)
Pyle, Chavez request funding for Hoffman/Via Monte SNI (8/06)
Almaden Scout provides 'curb appeal' with new plantings for the post office (8/06)
Troop 200 Scout Josh LaPlante soars with Eagle project
to improve Almaden postal branch (8/06)
New cleanup program has residents taking control where blight strikes (8/06)
AVCA gives back to the community (7/06)
City program transforms Hoffman/Via Monte area (3/06)
Hoffman/Via Monte neighbors honor Dando with center name (10/05)
City commissioners approve name of neighborhood center (9/05)
Community center named after ex-councilwoman Pat Dando (8/05)
City works with Via Monte landlords to beautify area neighborhoods (8/05)
Real Estate News
Recent Almaden area real estate transactions (10/26/06)
Recent Almaden area real estate transactions (10/19/06)
Recent Almaden area real estate transactions (10/12/06)
Recent Almaden area real estate transactions (10/5/06)
New law means smarter new California agents are coming (10/4/06)
Recent Almaden area real estate transactions (9/28/06)
Recent Almaden area real estate transactions (9/21/06)
Recent Almaden area real estate transactions (9/7/06)
Parks and Recreation
Developers to pay higher fees to help city add more open space (11/06)
Council passes park initiatives (10/06)
Council OKs feasibility study to find more space for youth sports (10/06)
City Council agrees to fund sports field feasibility study (10/06)
More soccer coming to T.J. Martin Park if city grants permit (10/06)
Pyle calls for community sports fields' feasibility study (10/06)
SJUSD, city working on deal to add turf fields at Leland (10/06)
No one speaks on behalf of The Spot at Sept. 30 facility reuse meeting (10/06)
School Board president offers legal reasons why Caglia property
cannot be used for sports fields (10/06)
Nancy Pyle's response to constituent's frustration over lack of sports fields (9/06)
Fee hikes backed to add parkland *Mercury News* (9/06)
Poor water shuts down lake to swimmers (8/06)
All sides agree that more San Jose parks are needed (7/06)
Almaden Valley resident honored for longtime theater commitment (7/06)
Bay Area's 'best' cover band to debut in Almaden July 27 (7/06)
The Hitmen return to Graystone Park for another performance (7/06)
Houserockers bring classic rock, R&B, to Almaden's concert series (7/06)
Sage kicks off summer concert series at Almaden's Graystone (6/06)
Nesting birds keep water levels below normal at Almaden Lake (6/06)
Council approves $11 million for park projects (6/06)
Community Centers get reprieve, will remain open for another year (6/06)
Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation turns 50! (6/06)
Alien-looking contraption placed at Almaden Lake to control mercury (6/06)
Almaden to lose SJ swim programs at Leland High (5/06)
Almaden Valley residents support Measure B to maintain local parks (5/06)
Girl Scout troop pitches in to beautify Almaden Lake Park (4/06)
Almaden Lake Park still a favorite for angler with a little time to fish (4/06)
Tour of California leaves cycling fans in a spin (3/06)
City comes up with innovative plan in effort to save Community Centers (2/06)
City centers on chopping block due to money woes (2/06)
...Purchase of aerator to reduce mercury contamination at Almaden Lake Park (2/06)
Park Passion: Almaden activist leads fight for more open space (1/06)
Neighborhood parks greener, weedier after city makes maintenance cuts (1/06)
Parents may be charged a fee to use air jumpers in city parks (12/05)
TJ Martin Park may be too popular for the neighborhood, parents say (12/05)
Park fees on the rise for senior, youth users (12/05)
SJ leaders together on seeking rise in park fees (11/05)
Officials say education is better than smoking ban (11/05)
Yes on Parks member solicits support for park charter fund (10/05)
County Park Charter Fund the focus of AVCA meeting (10/05)
County committee recommends modifications to park charter (9/05)
Jeffrey Fontana Dog Park grand opening draws enthusiastic crowds (9/05)
Guadalupe River Park and Gardens surpasses highest expectations (9/05)
New park and gardens mark the beginning of a new journey (9/05)
Traveling trout get helping hand from water district (9/05)
San Jose may be the next city to ban smoking at city parks (9/05)
Two wheeling: Almaden Valley Touring and Cycling Club (9/05)
A gentlemen's game (9/05)
City council delays vote on parkland ordinance (8/05)
Bocce ball players, toddlers enjoy upgrades at Almaden Lake Park (8/05)
Former pro-ice skater takes her love of dancing on ice to the grassy field (8/05)
Almaden Lake Park looks good and more improvements coming (7/05)
Open Space
Bay-to-ocean trail steps closer to reality *Mercury News* (9/06)
Park Passion: Almaden activist leads fight for more open space (1/06)
Open Space Authority to build parking lot - Almaden's Rancho Canada Del Oro Preserve (7/05)
Entertainment
Swing Time: JP and the Rhythm Chasers heat up San Jose's Tapestry Festival (9/06)
Food, fun highlight Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival Sept. 17 (8/06)
Vineland Library
Vineland Branch Library News (10/06)
Vineland Branch Library News (9/06)
Vineland Branch Library News (8/06)
Vineland Branch Library news (7/06)
Vineland Branch Library news (6/06)
Vineland Branch Library news (5/06)
Healthy mix of snacks, beverages going into the library (3/06)
San Jose Public Library introduces free online tutoring service (11/05)
San Jose libraries launch online tutoring program for grades 4 through college (10/05)
Vineland Branch Library News (8/05)
Almaden History
Pioneer Day 2006 celebrates the history of Spanishtown (10/06)
Remembering Spanishtown: interpretive sign dedicated... days gone by (10/06)
Spanishtown: Descendants share stories of hanging tree, hidden gold (10/06)
City takes another look at Feed & Fuel history (10/06)
Residents can vote for renovation of Casa Grande (10/06)
Pioneer Days to honor Almaden's early Spanishtown miners, settlers (10/06)
Mining collectors talk tools at New Almaden Quicksilver Museum (9/06)
New Almaden Quicksilver Museum uncovers new displays (8/06)
Restoration of Almaden's historic landmark, Casa Grande,
delayed by funding shortage (8/06)
Committed citizens rally to save historical Feed and Fuel (7/06)
Generations enjoyed the simple pleasures at Twin Creeks Resort (7/06)
Local authors sell out at book signing for 'Images of America: New Almaden' (7/06)
Local authors pen new history book of New Almaden area (7/06)
Quicksilver Museum hosts fun-filled history lesson for kids of all ages (7/06)
History buffs ready to release book showcasing New Almaden's past (7/06)
Locals trace their family roots from Almaden Valley (6/06)
New strategy emerges in fight to save old bar *Mercury News* (6/06)
Farewell celebration for Almaden Feed & Fuel (6/06)
Patrons say goodbye to Almaden's historic bar [Feed & Fuel] (6/06)
Lifelong Almaden resident recalls early years blasting mine tunnels (4/06)
Two landmark restaurants have become constants in San Jose [La Forêt] (4/06)
Two descendants of early pioneer families celebrate life in Almaden (3/06)
New Almaden's history preserved in photo book set for release this fall (3/06)
Draft of county's new ordinance would protect historic landmarks (2/06)
New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum ... new geology exhibit (11/05)
New Almaden full of stories about ghostly goings-on (10/05)
Almaden Roots: Anzalone works the Almaden Valley property where he was born (10/05)
Did Abe Lincoln try to seize New Almaden's Quicksilver mines? (10/05)
Opry House demolition proceeds as planned (9/05)
The New Almaden Community Club building has some very old roots (9/05)
Uncovered treasure: mining display finds a home (9/05)
New Almaden Days celebration is an annual fundraising event (9/05)
New Almaden Day 'Jump In' Parade... (9/05)
New Almaden Walking Tours... historic look at California's first, biggest and richest mine (8/05)
Neighborhood group to restore Ohlone Indian burial ground... (8/05)
Home-restoration buffs share passion for New Almaden's past (7/05)
Pfeiffer family embodies Almaden history (7/05)
Mine Minders: Historic Home (7/05)
Mine Minders: New Almaden residents determined to preserve history (7/05)
County working to create a historic preservation ordinance with teeth (7/05)
Two New Almaden historic homes dedicated with monuments (5/05)
AVCA News
AVCA gives back to the community (7/06)
Almaden Valley Community Association meeting update (4/06)
AVCA ponders ethics issues after Councilwoman Nancy Pyle gives... Sharks tickets (1/06)
AVCA president responds to article on directors' meeting (7/05)
Almaden Valley Community Association seeks new policy and direction (7/05)
Police Department News
SJ police tase man on Via Monte after resident threatened with gun (11/06)
Former Leland teacher to be released from state prison next week (10/06)
Crime Stoppers celebrates 25 years of making local communities safer (10/06)
SJPD Mounted Unit celebrates at Hoofing It for Kid's Safety event (10/06)
Montevideo residents meet with city, police officials about outbreak of
auto thefts and vehicle break-ins (9/06)
Two events celebrate San Jose Police Mounted Unit's 20th anniversary (9/06)
Montevideo residents alarmed by increase in auto thefts and vehicle break-ins (9/06)
San Jose Police seek victims of child molester (9/06)
Anonymous 'spotters' keep San Jose streets clear of abandoned vehicles (9/06)
Citations go paperless, funds OK'd to buy electronic handheld device (9/06)
Oakridge police substation is among the busiest, most successful in city (8/06)
City approves electronic citation system for police department (8/06)
Police launch website featuring its cold cases (8/06)
Safety plan focuses on red-light runners throughout the county (8/06)
Almaden Valley residents warned of increase in identity theft (4/06)
Police, fire take aim at community safety (3/06)
Collaboration is key to stopping crime, says police chief Davis (3/06)
Tabard supports Friends of the San Jose Mounted Unit... (3/06)
How can savvy teen Internet users protect themselves (2/06)
Ten smart ways to avoid identity theft (2/06)
Updated laws better inform SJ residents of offenders (2/06)
Almaden police sergeant, homicide unit to receive Pride of San Jose Award (2/06)
Public wants more information about sex offenders, group says (12/05)
SJPD Vehicular Crimes Unit urges caution after 'epidemic' of pedestrian fatalities (11/05)
Police auditor explains ways citizen complaints are handled (9/05)
SJPD gets the bugs out of its emergency dispatch system (9/05)
Top Cop: San Jose's police chief speaks out about public issues (8/05)
'Warm-ups' a major cause of car thefts; 2-3 cars are stolen per week (8/05)
Police officer: Almaden Valley has lowest crime rate in the city (8/05)
Police unveil new Web site in response to rise in car thefts, pedestrian fatalities (7/05)
Fire Department News
Doorbell malfunction saves duo in home fire (8/06)
Sex Offender Issues
San Jose Police Department, Megan's Law Unit
Places of Worship -- News
Local Muslims gather to celebrate Ramadan (10/06)
St. Anthony Catholic Church says goodbye to well-liked pastor... (6/06)
Holy Union: Almaden Valley couple forge careers at two very different churches (3/06)
Places of Interest in Almaden Valley
IBM scientists fight disease with technology (6/06)
IBM research facility invites TV show to its 20th anniversary (6/06)
Medical News
American Red Cross urges caution during heat wave [heat safety tips] (7/06)
County to expand mental health services to children, adults and seniors (7/06)
Woman dies after contracting pedicure-related infection (7/06)
IBM scientists fight disease with technology (6/06)
Woman's Almaden Valley home has become a center for spiritual healing (6/06)
Residents say new ozone purification hasn't improved the taste of their water (6/06)
Time is running out for Medicare Part D enrollment (5/06)
Community Health Fair promotes healthy lifestyles (4/06)
You too can prevent colon cancer (4/06)
College student receives commendation for pedicure infection victim advocacy (4/06)
Touching lives [Hospice] (3/06)
An early shortage of flu vaccine sends many to restocked clinic (12/05)
No shortage of flu shots; clinics throughout city (10/05)
Almaden doctor helps build JW House for cancer patients (8/05)
Santa Clara County now the only 'stroke-savvy' county in the U.S. (8/05)
Pedicure Infections
Governor signs urgent pedicure safety bill (10/06)
Salon implicated in recent death operated for years without a license (8/06)
[Pedicure] violations found at salon [lacked license until March] *Mercury News* (8/06)
Bird-Flu Virus
Bird flu in Santa Clara County: Are we at risk? (3/06)
U.S. Government Avian and Pandemic Flu Information
News Coverage in Almaden Valley
Almaden Times honored with certificates of achievement for series... (6/06)
Community news is important to readers (7/06)
Resident wins press awards for excellence in journalism (6/06)
A look back at 20 years of Almaden Times' Headlines (5/06)
Almaden Times celebrates 20th anniversary (5/06)
A look back at 20 years of Almaden Times' headlines (5/06)
20th anniversary of the Almaden Times - from the Editor's Desk (5/06)
Community Newspapers has new owner as McClatchy makes deal (5/06)
The Almaden Times celebrates 20 years of news coverage of the Almaden Valley (2/06)
Recycling
Almaden Valley man finds treasure going through construction site trash (7/06)
'Jan's Cans' recycling event raises $3,800 while teaching kids... environment (5/06)
Letter #2: Kudos to Ace Hardware as fluorescent bulb drop-off site (4/06)
Local CCOC students receive win four medals at Recycling Technology competition (4/06)
Fines could be imposed on residents who deposit trash in recycle bins (3/06)
Unveiling of remodeled Unicorn met by group of loyal customers (3/06)
Unicorn Thrift Shop: a community treasure (2/06)
Recycling cell phones helps habitats (2/06)
Service Station Regulations To Allow Sale Of Liquor
Chevron changes owners but not manager Steve Bartnek (2/06)
Alcohol and food sales may change the face of local gas stations (12/05)
Council OKs restricted alcohol sales at San Jose gas stations (12/05)
AYA Sports Fields - McKean Road
SJ Unified says no to McKean sports field (10/06)
Alternative site considered for sports fields (9/05)
Pyle orders city to look for other field sites (6/05)
Plan to lay water pipes to reserve questioned. (3/05)
Legal fees, lease terms stall sports fields plan (3/05)
Sports complex lawsuit filed. (1/05)
City council gives OK to McKean Rd. fields plan (12/04)
The AVCA Board position on AYA sports fields
Secondary Housing ("granny units")
No granny unit permits issued in Almaden through SJ pilot program (8/06)
SJ council suspends fees for 2nd units (3/06)
SJ residents could face $15K fee per granny unit (3/06)
Granny unit applications trickling in at slow pace (1/06)
SJ finally ready to issue permits for experimental granny program (12/05)
S.J. City Council approves secondary-unit pilot program (11/05)
AVCA response to Secondary Housing
Affordable Housing
SJ explores ways to deal with housing dilemma (4/06)
Letters: Low-income families need help with housing (4/06)
Senior Living
New center provides one-stop shopping for seniors (11/06)
Senior Ball: Almaden's golden crowd finds fitness through dance (10/06)
Aging Connection: Finding meaning in life through spirituality (10/06)
Aging Connection: Falls and safety in the home (9/06)
Many seniors prefer 'Aging in Place' (8/06)
Domestic violence agency reaches out to most silent victims -- seniors (8/06)
Creativity offers many benefits to seniors (7/06)
Care managers help guide older adults and their families (6/06)
Seniors must keep cool when the heat waves of summer hit (5/06)
Don't toss out those running shoes! Seniors need exercise (3/06)
Tech-savvy Seniors: Many older adults in Almaden Valley stay ahead of technology (2/06)
No rules, no regulations for... women who wear red hats and... purple clothes (12/05)
Charming, affordable housing alternatives for aging seniors (7/05)
Coyotes and Mountain Lions
Wild bobcat spotted in Villas area of Almaden (9/06)
Lolita is the answer to Blondie's problems with coyotes (6/06)
Letter to Editor: Protect your cats, discourage coyotes (6/06)
Mountain Lion and Coyote Safety Tips and Information