Mahan: The key to lower cost housing in California is building at a lower...
California costs too much. At the very root of our affordability crisis is the high cost of housing. High rents and expensive homes are driving families and high-wage jobs out of California. Our housing crisis makes it harder to hire teachers, child care workers and law enforcement officers; and it is closely linked...
Campbell Fast-tracks Townhome Development, First in State
A Campbell townhome complex that broke ground on Friday tests a 2023 state law designed to fast-track small-scale homeownership opportunities for middle-income families. The six-unit Mercury Lane Townhomes, located at 300 Redding Road in Campbell, is believed to be the first construction under SB 684, a state law...
San Jose Off-Ramp Horror: Woman, 63, Killed In I-680 Hit-And-Run
A late-night collision on a San Jose freeway off-ramp left a 63-year-old woman dead today, and investigators say the driver who hit her never stuck around. The woman was struck on the northbound I-680 off-ramp to Alum Rock Avenue at about 12:29 AM, according to the California Highway Patrol. Responding officers...
San Jose To Landlords: Many Older Apartments Capped At 5 Percent Rent Hikes
San José’s Housing Department is reminding renters that in many of the city’s older apartment buildings, landlords cannot raise the rent more than 5 percent in a year. The department is also flagging California’s Tenant Protection Act as a separate set of limits and eviction rules that can stack on top of local...
12 California Coffee Shops Where The Pastry Case Sells Out Fast
California is home to some of the most incredible coffee shops in the country, and the baked goods are just as impressive as the drinks. From flaky croissants to pillowy doughnuts, these spots have pastry cases that disappear before noon. Locals know the secret: arrive early or risk missing out...
San Jose police announce ‘major narcotics arrest’
(KRON) — The San Jose Police Department said a routine traffic stop Friday morning quickly turned into a “major narcotics arrest” after the vehicle’s passenger was allegedly found to have methamphetamine, cocaine and Xanax packaged for potential sales. SJPD said officers later obtained a search warrant to canvas the...
Police Blotter: Grand theft, stalking and multiple petty thefts
This report covers incidents from Feb. 23 to March 2 as recorded in the Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) bulletin. Learn more about the Clery Act and how The Daily approaches reporting on crime and safety here. Monday, Feb. 23. Petty theft from a building between 3:36 p.m....
Campbell Library Will Reopen This Spring
The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) will reopen the fully remodeled 24,000 square foot Campbell Library in a grand opening celebration set for Saturday, May 9. Construction of the building and landscape is complete. and library staff are starting to move in brand new furniture, equipment, and thousands of...
Bay Area brothers form nonprofit to recycle used school uniforms for families in need
Inside a family garage on the Peninsula, instead of seeing parked cars, one can find bins packed with clean, used school uniforms and two busy young brothers.
📢 Apply for Affordable Apartments at 88 Saratoga by Mar 31
A new affordable apartment community is open at 88 Saratoga Avenue, Santa Clara with 198 rental units—including studios and 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom homes. Applications are being accepted now through March 31, 2026, and a lottery will be held on April 14, 2026. Rent prices range from about $1,055 to $3,134, depending on...
