San Jose may be one of the wealthiest cities in the country, but it has been dealing with a number of challenges. One major concern for the residents is the lack of investment into city infrastructure like roads, housing, water, and energy. My guest is David Nettemeyer, ex-San Jose resident and executive of Valin Corporation….
How the Wealthiest City of Silicon Valley Struggles to Provide Basic Services | David Nettemeyer
Restaurant Chain Broken Into 5 Times in 2021, Police Give Safety Tips
SAN JOSE, Calif.—The left door of a restaurant is boarded up, contrasting the still-intact glass door beside it. A light green paper taped on the plywood reads: “We were burgled last [night]. No cash here! 11/24” Local Bay Area restaurant chain Noodle Talk has had its three stores broken into five times this year. Two…
‘I Was Really Captivated,’ Says Attorney in San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Connecting the present with the past and reviving tradition is something that Shen Yun Performing Arts is dedicated to. Richard McDonald, an attorney, felt appreciation for Shen Yun’s ability to connect dance and song with culture and tradition. “I can really get a sense of the history and the richness of the culture…
San Jose Audience Members Mesmerized by Shen Yun
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Artists in the performing arts industry have been deprived of the stage during the pandemic and audience members have missed their presence. One of the things that pianist, Leticia Fais has missed the most during the pandemic is to see people dancing and through Shen Yun Performing Arts, her wish came true. “This…
People Hold Protest in San Jose Against Vaccine Mandates as Part of Worldwide Walkout
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Nearly 100 people gathered in front of San Jose City Hall on Nov. 3 to protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and to call for freedom of choice. People from various cities across the United States participated in a “worldwide walkout” in which they took a day off work to voice their opposition to…
San Jose Passes Vaccine Mandate for Indoor City Events
SAN JOSE, Calif.—The San Jose City Council unanimously passed Mayor Sam Liccardo’s urgency ordinance on Aug. 24. The ordinance will require all attendees and staff at events in city-owned facilities to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to entry, and it will not offer an option to use a negative COVID-19 test instead. At the…
San Jose Mayor Proposes Vaccine Mandate for Indoor City Events
SAN JOSE, Calif.—San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo has proposed a rule that would require people to show proof of vaccination for certain indoor events. Liccardo made the announcement through a press release on Aug. 18. “In a time of rising infection rates, we need to look for every tool in the toolbox to protect the…
San Jose to Become First City to Require Gun Insurance and Fee
SANTA CLARA, Calif.—In a unanimous vote on June 29, the San Jose City Council decided to move forward with two approaches on gun regulation. One is to require gun owners to have liability insurance coverage for their firearms. The second is to require them to pay a fee to compensate taxpayers for the cost of…
San Jose to Become First US City to Require Gun Insurance and Fee
SANTA CLARA, Calif.—In a unanimous vote on June 29, the San Jose City Council decided to move forward with two approaches on gun regulation. One is to require gun owners to have liability insurance coverage for their firearms. The second is to require them to pay a fee to compensate taxpayers for the cost of…
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Shen Yun Choreography Is Gorgeous, Architectural Designer Says
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Kelly Leanos’ opportunity of seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts, at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, was a surprise Christmas present from her husband. “It was a really, really great experience and I loved it,” she said. Shen Yun is the world’s foremost traditional classical Chinese dance and music company…