Crosstown Real estate across Los Angeles County has been on a tear with the assessed value of residential property rising But those gains are not distributed equally and an examination of publicly available data reveals some surprises as to which areas have seen values spike The hottest real estate market in all of Los Angeles County a residential neighborhood hugging the 10 freeway in central Los Angeles values have increased by only a third of that amount Mapping the uneven gains in real estate values across the county offers a view into where property wealth has been generated and where it has just kept pace Real estate investors make hefty bets on neighborhoods they believe are about to pop And places that record sudden gains also often see other changes as well such as displacement of long-time renters and businesses Crosstown analyzed the tax values of residential properties between 2016 and 2024 from the Los Angeles County Assessor to determine where real estate prices have risen the most and the least The list of 265 different communities across the county’s 4,000 square miles shows a wide variation though even the laggards performed well—157 of those communities registered a boost of 50% or more (Scroll down for an explanation of our methodology Scroll down further to see where your community ranks.)  West Adams’s meteoric rise places it at No Want to know how much property values in your Los Angeles neighborhood have changed? Sign up for the Crosstown Neighborhood Newsletter and get essential stats about where you live. probate specialist Demetrius Green is hoping his client isn’t too late to cash in on the steep run-up in home prices in West Adams The front yard of the three-bedroom house he is showing to prospective buyers is covered by a layer of chipped concrete scuffed floors and a bare-bones kitchen indicate that it’s in dire need of a remodel very popular over the past three to four years,” said Green “Investors looking to maximize their profits look for an area that has pretty much been stagnant.” Timing is everything in real estate investing While values in West Adams spiked more than anywhere else over the past eight years other neighborhoods have had similar jumps in previous periods Residents of Eastside neighborhoods such as Silver Lake Eagle Rock and Highland Park can recite how values began soaring in the 1990s and early 2000s meaning that homes today go for three or four times what they did a few decades ago When once working-class or even marginal communities transform into desirable destinations values rise and seven-figure sales become the norm Buyers and investors then start looking for more affordable options elsewhere The dramatic shift presents a familiar socioeconomic challenge: Homeowners in the neighborhood see their wealth rise including families who have lived in the area for generations Jimmy “J.T.” Recinos has run the Jimbo Times an online archive covering the housing crisis in Central L.A. He says South Los Angeles has typically been a place people move to in search of more affordable housing “Market-rate housing is coming in at a time when we could use far more extremely low-income housing “I’ve seen the way that families have just left the neighborhood all together.” the situation is particularly dire due to zoning restrictions that make it difficult to build high labor costs and other factors that further constrain housing supply The city of Los Angeles has set a goal of adding 456,643 new housing units this decade. It’s nowhere close to meeting that goal. Last year, it permitted only 7,038 new apartment units (the lowest number in a decade) and 1,545 new single-family homes Shane Phillips is a researcher and policy analyst at the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies and the author of “Affordable City,” which offers a blueprint for cities to ramp up supply without displacing tenants He notes that in his neighborhood of Lincoln Heights while the median price for a home there is around $700,000 “Existing housing is not affordable to the people who live here now,” he said which place heavy restrictions on where big housing projects can be built Apartment blocks can only be erected in a small number of neighborhoods in Los Angeles which are often already filled with low-income renters ‘We want you to build housing where it is most likely to displace poor renters,’ and that is the policy that we have in Los Angeles,” Phillips said very few of the region’s swankiest communities registered high on the list has the highest home values per resident of any place in the county But on the list of biggest percent change increase over the past eight years home prices in wealthy areas were already sky high which means they often have less room to rise homes that sold for $700,000 a few years ago may be considered within range of more buyers a historically Black neighborhood in central Los Angeles was considered one of the few remaining affordable neighborhoods in the city There are a number of Los Angeles communities that have not seen meaningful property value growth in some time The average assessed value of residential properties in all three areas is still below $200,000 How we did it: In order to come up with our rankings, Crosstown compiled the assessed tax value of every residential unit over the past eight years from the Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor We then separated out those units into 273 different communities but also 114 different neighborhoods within the city of Los Angeles We divided the total assessed value of each community by the number of residential units allowing us to account for multi-unit properties That allowed us to compare the change in average assessed value between 2016 and 2024 Our calculations are based on tax assessments of the properties That’s different from the price a property might fetch if it were listed for sale today The assessed value of a property increases only slightly each year unless an event triggers a new assessment our method allows us to zero in on the communities which have seen the most real-estate activity and the steepest increases Have questions about our data? Just write to us at askus@xtown.la  Below is the of list of the change in assessed value of residential property in 265 communities in Los Angeles County When you write a Golf Advisor course review now through December 31 your review will be entered into Golf Advisor’s Rate to Escape: Maui Sweepstakes for a chance to win a five-star trip to Maui One Grand Prize winner and guest will travel in an AVIS rental car for six nights/ seven days of accommodations with the latest gear from OGIO to play on the finest fairways in Maui We’re also giving away 12 Golf Advisor Swag bags to lucky reviewers San Juan Oaks was the place my foursome went to find sanity We walked the hills - even if it's a tough climb - because we had time on our hands and golf on our minds We justified the 45-minute drive from the Bay Area because the sub-$60 green fee felt like a bargain It was easy to overlook fairways that were sometimes chewed up by wild boars The greens were good and the layout fun and challenging we have been eagerly awaiting its return following a renovation Even if the routing didn't change as much as we anticipated we still loved most everything about it during our first round back in October The pure conditions and the fantastic food in the clubhouse knocked it out of the park Developer Third Millennium Partners and managers Troon Golf are helping San Juan Oaks finally live up to its vast potential The 7,071-yard course and modernized clubhouse are impressive centerpieces of the new Trilogy San Juan Oaks the sixth 55+ community by Shea Homes in Northern California Homes will range from 1,507 to 2,579 square feet offering 2-4 bedrooms and 2-4 bathrooms costing $700,000 and up A second 20,000-square-foot community clubhouse will eventually be home to a wellness and fitness center indoor pool and a variety of spaces for social engagement among neighbors the lead architect who teamed with Fred Couples during its original design in 1996 San Juan Oaks now boasts fewer than half its original bunkers - 26 down from 62 - making it more enjoyable for all ages and skills The rolling hills dole out some demanding lies and shots "The goal of the renovation was to bring the golf course back to its original intent," General Manager Manny Freitas said championship course with the Fred Couples name on it It was set up to be a private club with good conditions." This new version has become a semi-private club with a significantly higher green fee for public play and a membership component ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 a year that includes discounted tee times access to a members-only section of the clubhouse and other perks “You’re going to get an experience unlike any other daily fee in northern California," Freitas added "I would put the course conditions up there with some of the best in California." The most intriguing change to the golf course was the flipping of the nines It climbs into the hills for some exhilarating downhill tee shots on the par-4 fourth and eighth 5 was removed in anticipation of a hotel that is part of the long-range master plan The biggest surprise to us was that the hardest and most controversial hole remains intact The par-5 sixth hole requires a precise 210-yard uphill tee shot to set up an awkward second shot over a ferocious barranca to a narrow diagonal fairway on the other side Changes were made to clear trees and widen the second landing zone but I've always thought it would be best if played as a short par 4 Freitas said a new tee built beyond the bridge that spans the barranca could be used that way in the future 9 ends dramatically with another demanding approach over a barranca but clearing the brush out of the hazard has opened up sight lines A halfway house with a nice menu called 'Slices' is now available at the turn are part of a more elevated commitment to service It's great for match play with two risk-reward par 5s featuring water The 11th encounters a stream that's been restored and the 18th a pond creeping along the left side of the green including tees and fairways with perennial ryegrass 007XL bentgrass on the greens and new drought-resistant Bermuda grass on the practice range Installation of a new pump station and irrigation system reduces overwatering and should help maintain more consistent playing conditions hot region roughly 45 minutes inland from the Monterey Peninsula so the challenge will be maintaining green grass year round More than seven miles of perimeter fencing have been erected to mitigate the wild boars We both know our roles are important for this place," Manny said Our lunch sitting on the patio at McCann’s flew beyond expectations with fresh salads and short rib grilled cheese sandwiches It's not a stretch to call San Juan Oaks a "public" version of CordeValle a highly regarded former PGA Tour venue in San Martin that's only available to members or guests of the onsite hotel It's got a similar vibe where hills without homes create a serene Manny Freitas said he's already getting calls and visits from traveling golfers who have heard how well his course is playing these days my buddies and I are not the only ones happy San Juan Oaks is back and better than ever As the golden sun rises, illuminating the picturesque South San Jose Hills, it unveils the daily promise of life in one of California's best-kept secrets Bursting with opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts this welcoming corner of the Golden State offers a unique blend of modern sophistication and natural beauty South San Jose Hills is renowned for its diverse food scene From hearty breakfasts at The Original Pancake House to the fresh innovative seafood dishes at Pacific Catch there's a culinary experience to satiate every palate authentic fare like the amazing Mexican cuisine thoughout the area ensures residents never run out of new dishes to try the outdoor opportunities in South San Jose Hills are endless The vibrant Cherry Avenue Park offers residents and visitors alike a multitude of recreational opportunities the Summit Pointe Golf Course has scenic trails that offer breathtaking views of the Bay Area the tranquil Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve provides a serene escape from city life Does your business rank among the best in California Learn more about our selection criteria and vetting process South San Jose Hills is not just about stunning views and mouthwatering food—it’s about people and community like the Summer Music Series and the Winter Lights Festival provide ample opportunities for locals to connect and create memories with its vintage aircraft displays and aviation-themed activities South San Jose Hills is part of Silicon Valley It's home to companies like Adobe Systems and Zoom providing opportunities for innovation and a thriving job market for tech professionals 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By: YIMBY Team 4:30 am on October 10 Development permits have been filed seeking the approval of the Village Center of the Communications Hill development in San Jose The project proposal includes the construction of 800+ multi-family residential units along with commercial space The site is bound by Altino Boulevard to the southwest and the Union Pacific railroad right-of-way to the north KB Home South Bay Inc is the project applicant KTGY Architects is responsible for the designs Village Center of the Communications Hill Project The project site is a large parcel spanning an area of 140 acres Submitted documents seek the approval to allow the development of Phases 3 and 4 of the Communications Hill Project including the construction of up to 799 residential units Phase 3 and 4 of the project consist of a mix of housing types including single-family detached houses The Vesting Tentative Map also allows up to 402 residential condominium units All units in both Phase 3 and 4 include two covered parking spaces in private garages The scope of work also includes the construction of up to 505 residential units up to 32,873 square feet of commercial space and approximately 16,215 square feet of amenity/leasing space on a 8.40-acre site The project includes the development of four multifamily apartment buildings on Blocks 29 through 32 of the Communications Hill Master Plan multifamily building bounded by Altino Boulevard to the south multifamily building on the northside of Llano de Robles Avenue at the northern terminus of Larciano Street Block 31 consists of a five-story mixed-use building including 116 multifamily residential units and up to 11,477 square feet of commercial space at the northwest corner of St Block 32 consists of a five-story mixed-use building including 158 multifamily residential units and up to 19,419 square feet of commercial space bounded by Altino Boulevard to the north Structured parking is provided in each of the four buildings A project review meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow, details of joining can be found here Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews Looking for them meeting link and now the info link is broken smh ga('send', 'event', ‘Robert ‘Becker, 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/desktop-ad.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); 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Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" You must be logged in to post a comment San José Spotlight is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom dedicated to fearless journalism that disrupts the status quo holds power to account and paves the way for change We’re changing the face of local journalism by building a community-supported newsroom that ignites civic engagement educates residents and strengthens our democracy 408.206.5327[email protected] Submit a News TipSubscribe to our newsletters San José Spotlight is a project of the San José News Bureau a 501(c)(3) charitable organization | Tax ID: 82-5355128 ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Complete with everything from newly built condos to charming established enclaves these are the best neighborhoods in San Jose San Jose covers 180 square miles in the southern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area and is home to over 1 million people the Northern California city offers a wide variety of housing options—making it difficult to determine the absolute best neighborhoods in San Jose.  San Jose is home to many international companies San Jose’s neighborhoods can vary greatly From the foothills of Evergreen and flat suburban streets of Willow Glen to the big downtown high-rises in Central San Jose and off-the-beaten-path countryside locales in Almaden if you’re considering a move to—or around—this area San Jose consists of several regions that are all made up of pocket neighborhoods The major areas of San Jose (clockwise) are:  Each area of San Jose’s real estate has a unique feel and price point Read on to discover the various types of real estate San Jose California has to offer and which neighborhood might be best for you—make sure to contact your San Jose realtor if you need help finding the right match West San Jose is the westernmost region of the city Recognized for its great public schools and many tree-lined streets the majority of this area was built in the 1950s and ‘60s West San Jose is characterized by single-story homes that are between 1,100 and 1,700 square feet.  and Cupertino—making it a great place to live if you have to commute to these nearby towns many tech employees like this area because of its proximity to international companies and its more affordable real estate compared to Cupertino or Saratoga Alviso is located at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay and at the mouths of both the Guadalupe River and Coyote Creek Since Alviso is close to the water and sits at 13 feet below sea level flooding and soft soils are a challenge here But because this small community is only accessible by a couple of roads it makes for a small-town feel not far from Silicon Valley.  The homes in this area are mostly historic and smaller in size as many of its previous residents were employed by the local cannery throughout the 1900s and worked in boat construction during the ‘60s and ‘70s Both North San Jose and Berryessa are centrally located and easily accessible by several major freeways so it’s a great place to begin your search if you’re not quite sure what you’re looking for The Berryessa region was built up in the 1960s and ‘70s; now it is a fully established residential area with many highly rated schools making it a good place for families to explore.  many homes in the Alum Rock neighborhood have nice views of the valley Homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s and are typically under 1,700 square feet though there are some areas with newer developments This region borders the Reid-Hillview Airport—the local aviation airport for private pilots—but it’s important to note that commercial flights only depart out of San Jose International Airport East San Jose is a larger area composed of several pocket areas This region is home to Little Portugal—which was originally developed in the 1850s—along with many other ethnic enclaves Evergreen is the perfect place to search for new homes in San Jose As one of the area’s more recently developed neighborhoods including the completion of the Silver Creek neighborhood and country club.  Thanks to the wide variety of homes in Evergreen you can find large properties with more than 3,000 square feet If the real estate wasn’t enough to convince you this region also enjoys access to Joseph D the biggest regional park in Santa Clara County South San Jose encompasses the very southern part of the Santa Clara Valley and includes Edenvale Located near Hellyer and Martial Cottle Parks this area is largely responsible for the Santa Clara Valley’s historic name “Valley of the Heart’s Delight.” The soil in South San Jose is known to be very fertile; it was mostly comprised of orchards and farms in the early 1900s homes weren’t built in this area until the 1960s and later Blossom Valley is situated south of Almaden Valley While this area is still nestled along the foothills it offers more affordable home prices than most of San Jose This neighborhood has many smaller homes that are typically between 1,000 and 1,800 square feet though larger homes between 2,000 and 2,500 square feet are common up against the hillside with Almaden Expressway running through the middle of the community Almaden Valley is known for having larger homes built in the late 1960s Those looking to buy a house in San Jose with anywhere from 2,000 to 3,000 square feet ought to check out this part of town particularly if they have children—when it comes to highly desirable public schools it doesn’t get much better than Almaden Valley This area also offers convenient access to Quicksilver and Calero County Parks so it’s easy to get out and appreciate nature Cambrian Park is located next to Campbell and is known for its smaller (1,200- to 2,000-square-foot) homes built in the 1960s and good public school options especially near Houge Park or in the unincorporated area near Union and Camden Avenues.  Unlike many other regions of San Jose whose homes are known for their specific eras Willow Glen’s real estate is known for its character-filled houses constructed over many years homes range from two-bedroom bungalows to large rebuilds The most valuable properties are located within walking distance to Lincoln Avenue This area has been extensively developed in recent years Since Central San Jose combines new construction with older and older single-family homes in the Burbank Narrow your home search by preferences and budget There are many factors to consider when choosing the right neighborhood for you so you should first determine which characteristics are most important to you Some things to consider and rank in order of personal importance are: It’s also critical to set your budget in the early stages of your home search Get pre-qualified with a local lender or use an online mortgage calculator to estimate your home purchase range Once you’ve identified what you want in your next home and set a budget reach out to a San Jose realtor who specializes in your area of focus A local realtor can guide you to the best neighborhood that meets your parameters so don’t be afraid to schedule a buyer consultation when you’re ready to dive into your home search The San Jose City Council has opened the door for a developer who wants to build thousands of homes on a massive former golf course on the East Side the council voted to loosen traffic impact policies and pave a path for possible development on large parcels of private recreation lands including the 114-acre former Pleasant Hills Golf Course The obscure policy shift could also promote future housing development on far flung active golf course properties largely in South San Jose The council’s actions will also make it easier to build market-rate housing in more areas of the city and affordable housing projects across much wider swaths than before—all in areas where the general plan already supports housing development While city planners and a broad coalition of community members supported changes to allow for more housing where the general plan calls for it changes to promote the conversion of private recreation lands to housing faced opposition initially pushed by Councilmembers Raul Peralez and Dev Davis would allow housing development in areas that conflict with the general plan and climate goals “We really believe that this discussion has really been driven by interest in one property and we think there should be a much broader discussion,” Michael Brilliot The council will review options in February or March about what kind of community outreach and planning process would be best in the lead up to a developer’s hope to build on the property. A development group led by Gary Dillabough Tony Arreola and Mark Lazzarini are eyeing the site for nearly 4,000 residences and about 785,000 square feet of commercial space according to a preliminary filing with the city The Pleasant Hills Golf Course closed in 2004 and is located near the corner of Tully and South White roads. Though it’s in District 8 near the border of District 5, the land is part of the county Much of the discussion and debate Tuesday centered on whether the city should lead the planning effort for the broader area—which includes the golf course, Reid Hillview Airport and Eastridge Mall—or if a developer should take the helm Some councilmembers, including Mayor-elect Matt Mahan said developers often complain about the city’s slow timelines and expressed concern at the prospect of the large golf course remaining vacant for years He wants to see a process that meets the city’s needs to think holistically for the area and retain public trust but also please developers who say the city creates too many barriers showed skepticism about letting a developer commandeer an effort that he said should be public-led “We generally don’t like to do piecemeal planning in this city We like to do more comprehensive planning because it produces better outcomes,” Liccardo said Councilmembers settled on reviewing options next year that could let a developer lead the process with the city possibly choosing the scope of work and picking the consultant Another issue of contention is whether any future development on the former golf course should include a high percentage of affordable housing The council decided to place a broad requirement that any development on the golf course must exceed the city’s 15% affordable housing minimum Liccardo said because building there goes against critical city planning guidelines that took years of public input to develop the council should require up to 50% affordable housing on the site “We oughta be demanding a lot if folks are going to essentially decide they’re going to build wherever they want,” Liccardo said “We have a right as a council to demand much more demand and expect that we’ll demand more.” Peralez opposed setting high affordable housing requirements “I want to stay away from the specificities of trying to nail down what an (affordable) percentage may be now and actually allow that community conversation to happen and then a council can decide if indeed it is significant enough,” Peralez said Contact Joseph Geha at [email protected] or @josephgeha16 on Twitter Golf courses are something the crazed housing and density fanatics especially view as jewels for sites The Council members are not listening to the community How is it that a developer has the right to come into our neighborhoods and destroy our communities California has no water to waste on golf courses No water is being used on this retired golf course …but imagine the water that would be used for thousands of homes THIS WILL ONLY NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE EAST VALLEY These small homes everywhere at $1M+ are just ridiculous We need to make San Jose livable and affordable again don’t build anything and hoysing will magically become affordable again I think he’s saying we need to build more so that we DON’T have to pay $1M for a 900sqft This is when our district member needs ONLY the input from our district residents We are the ones who are impacted; we know what’s best for our neighborhood That’s most of the time when govt runs building Trust the professionals to build and they will build a quality/desirable product in shorter amount of time as well “the council voted to loosen traffic impact policies ” “…building there goes against critical city planning guidelines that took years of public input to develop…” It’s about time that a developer wants to build housing I have been reading some of these other comments and they sound ridiculous to me Some say that it’s going to tear down the community and make it look bad I don’t know what they’re talking about because all I see every day is people dumping their trash and tires and appliances and junk That’s what’s bringing down everything Maybe if they develop something then nobody will do that anymore if the developer want s to be in full control of what they build there then request more from that developer and that means yeah 50% should be below market rate or affordable housing and take nothing less We can’t afford this non stop appeasement of the big Developers we don’t have water but the taxpayer funded Repeal prop 13 and most problems will be solved What was the point of a General Plan if a developer can so easily convince our council members to make exceptions A very large percentage built should be affordable housing (and I don’t mean supportive housing with services) I mean homes that the service workers can afford The city is so behind in meeting it’s affordable housing goals Ya wanna build Great but This city councel needs to start enforcing laws and get polices in place this city has turned to a crime ridden open doors no jail free for all armpit disater homeless and vagrants has continued out of control… the last 6 years word’s out on no laws San jose! now come in from all over do what they want and dont go to shelters ..they have rules……most people now stay away from parks trails ..dowtown ….not good …and these people continue to do nothing unless it benefits themselves They need to take their blinders off what the ……..- they have allowed to happen to this city! open space and species other humans simply have no value to developers and city councils To protect open spaces is why we have to build dense and tall Go back to elementary school and start over again “Towers in the Park” is not what’s happening as anyone with a pulse and breathing has observed and even the high-rises aren’t point towers like you would see in model Vancouver The smart money is as much land possible will be built on (That’s the real reason so much effort is made to reduce or eliminate parking not the weird anti-car kiddie stuff.) That includes building as much as possible on golf courses in addition to other sites like old malls and smaller shopping centers Don’t expect plenty of open area or a high ratio of it to the total any more than you should expect the intact vegetation Allowing one private developer to skirt the General Plans traffic impact policies is a disaster waiting to happen I bet that wouldn’t be the case if the project was proposed for another Don’t worry — their solution already is underway Since when is only one leak in the dam or dike ever the only one or since when does any such leak never get larger particularly when those creating it want more We’re talking developer influence and campaign contributions at work here in addition to Looney Tunes politics affecting policy decisions and don’t forget non-profits and private equity interests in large part our own version of Soviet bloc panel housing (Employers like Google are a poorer bet.) The planned VTA light rail extension to East Ridge Mall really should have a stop at Lake Cunningham for the residents of this new development and the major redevelopment of Redview Hill airport With Great America closing it would be good to have a light rail stop here that would allow folks to go to the waterpark as well The community area is already flooded with traffic Just as people believe new or widened roads magically cause people to drive there and people will go away if roads are shrunken they believe that homes built without enough or any parking will cause people not to have cars with them where they live Expect the housing built at lusted-at golf courses as with that replacing Reid-Hillview if the more depraved get their way won’t come with enough off-street parking for each new household And you dare offend the activists to be concerned about the roads Fix the area before destroying it even more with over crowding This isn’t fair for us who have lived here for years Please don’t mess up our neighborhood San jose needs more homes of all varieties prime compassion about a developer wanting to build homes but gets mad that housing costs a ton everyone cries about a developer wanting to build homes but gets mad that housing costs a ton You cannot be a leader in climate change AND expand the human population Any development of this area should address these issues; traffic congestion and safety flood control and the rehabilitation of the dilapidated Cunningham Lake Park Personally I’d rather they added the entire golf course area to the park and spend a billion on making it into the city park system’s crown jewel but I’d settle for the rejuvenation of the lake (which has turned into an olive green cesspool) the repair of the lakeside trail (part of which has been closed for years) and the implementation of an adequate maintenance program (including the replacement of the broken sump pump that is supposed to move water from Big Meadow into Silver Creek to prevent flooding of the meadow’s trails and picnic areas) We need to get rid of self serving councilmembers Council members are elected by the people and this is who they should be serving These politicians are highly amenable to developers and development interest campaign contributions while comporting to current irrational housing and transportation politics and exploiting likewise-minded housing activists and urban fantasists That goes also for details such as lack of adequate off-street parking for new residents (and now in this state cutting costs for developers to enable more housing units to be built at the expense of quality of life anti-parking mentality among their Useful Idiots Add to that the morally depraved hatred as well as jealousy of today’s homeowners and wanting dense new housing to wreck these neighborhoods and attack these people directly rather than consider the best places to put new housing You must be logged in to post a comment 408.206.5327[email protected] COVID-19 Resources. 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DOWNEY - Downey’s Mayor Blanca Pacheco held a comfortable lead in the race for the 64th State Assembly District potentially signaling her departure from City Council and ascension into higher representation she will be the first Downey resident to serve in the State Assembly Senator Bob Archuleta also maintained a lead over opponent Mitch Clemmons throughout the evening holding over 57% of the vote at the time of writing Archuleta was originally elected to represent the then 32nd Senate District in 2018 Copyright © 2023 The Downey Patriot Newspaper DOWNEY – Several local political leaders have officially announced their intent to run for election to the Senate and State Assembly Current State Senator Bob Archuleta will seek the 30th Senate District seat which is a reconfiguration of the 32nd District “It’s been an honor and privilege to represent District 32 in the State Capitol never taking for granted the responsibility and faith the people have bestowed upon me,” Archuleta said in a press release I will continue that same enthusiasm in the new cities and unincorporated areas that make up the 30th Senate District.” Archuleta has been a strong advocate of several diverse issues He became the first Latino Army Veteran named to Chair the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs Archuleta was appointed to the Governor’s Military Council by Governor Gavin Newsom which oversees 32 military bases in California He was also selected to chair the Senate Select Committee on Hydrogen and Energy Archuleta would maintain representation of the cities and unincorporated areas of Pico Rivera He would no longer represent the cities of Artesia More than one official has thrown their hat into the 64th State Assembly ring The open 64th Assembly District seat represents the cities of Norwalk and the unincorporated area of South Whittier It replaces the current 58th District seat currently held by Cristina Garcia Former Norwalk - La Mirada Unified School District Board member and current Norwalk City Council woman Ana Valencia officially launched her campaign in January “I am excited to launch my campaign for State Assembly and for the opportunity to represent our communities in Sacramento,” she said in a press release “I understand first-hand the issues facing our district and we must work together to take on the challenges of the pandemic “That’s why I am running for State Assembly I will fight for working families including prevailing wages provide assistance to small businesses and families during the pandemic She enters her campaign with $100K and a myriad of endorsements including Norwalk City Councilman Tony Ayala NLMUSD Board Members President Norma Amezcua Cerritos College Board of Trustees members Carmen Avalos and Dr South Whittier School District Board Members Jan Baird and Sylvia Macias Whittier Union High School District Board Members Jeff Baird and Jaime Lopez and retired Assemblywoman Sally Havice Morales More information can be found at AnaValenciaforAssembly.com Roberto “Rob” Cancio is also hoping to claim the 64th Assembly seat Cancio is a current NLMUSD School Board member and a decorated military veteran who served in the United States Navy in Iraq and to our working-class community – is my life,” said Cancio in a press release “I see so much need and anxiety here locally; from COVID Cancio enlisted in the Navy after graduating from Southeast Military Academy and being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal in addition to various other decorations He attended East Los Angeles College for his A.A. and has certifications from Harvard University where he also has taught and regularly published work on mental health and violence including research on sexual violence against women in the military He had strong words for both voters and his opponents “I was prepared to stay on the school board I looked at the candidates and decided more of the same just won’t do any longer I’m offering voters a choice: more of the same fearless leadership with integrity,” he said Cancio has contributed $150,000 to start off his campaign More information can be found at votecancio.com Mayor Elizabeth Alcantar of Cudahy made her campaign official last week The youngest elected official and first Latina Mayor in the city of Cudahy Alcantar is already credited with leading her city through two separate emergencies: the 2018 Delta jet fuel dump and COVID-19 pandemic “I know what it’s like to serve our community during a time of crisis,” Alcantar said in a statement “When Delta airlines dumped 15,000 gallons of jet fuel on our community I took immediate action to help inform residents and push for fair restitution for those harmed I led efforts to protect public health and help our neighbors by implementing rental subsidies We must keep working to empower all Californians I’m ready to be the fighter that our communities deserve so we can finally achieve tuition-free public college and strengthen worker’s rights and protections.” Alcantar represents the City of Cudahy on the Gateway Council of Governments and AQMD’s AB617 Community Steering Committee while serving on the California League of Cities She has a host of support from local leaders across the district including Bell City Councilmembers Monica Arroyo Bell Gardens City Councilmember Lisseth Flores and Cudahy City Councilmember Daisy Lomeli Alhambra City Councilmember Sasha Renée Pérez Lynwood City Councilmember Marisela Santana Maywood City Councilmember Eddie De La Riva Montebello City Councilmember Scarlet Peralta South Gate City Councilmembers Denise Diaz and Gil Hurtado and Montebello Unified School Boardmember Elizabeth Cabrera SAN JOSE – Home Depot is paying $1.3 million in fines after an investigation revealed fire code violations following an arson that burned a South San Jose store to the ground Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen's office announced the fine against the hardware giant Monday, which followed an investigation by the DA's office and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives into the 2022 fire that destroyed the store on Blossom Hill Road "Fire code violations are potential tragedies in waiting. Ignoring them isn't just risky; it's reckless. It risks far more than property. It risks lives," Rosen said in a statement a man trying to steal tools set a fire in the store causing an estimated $17 million in inventory loss Prosecutors said no water came from the sprinkler system firefighters who responded to the blaze were blocked from the fire lane and fire department connections by high piles of pallets the store's automatic fire suppression water sprinkler system had been disabled at the time of the fire Home Depot was told the system was not working Investigators also learned that 13 other Home Depot stores across the country were issued notices of fire code violations between 2018 and 2023 The DA's office said Home Depot will pay $850,000 in civil penalties along with $150,000 to a nonprofit focusing on fire prevention and outreach in Santa Clara County Home Depot cooperated with the investigation took action on the fire code violations at Santa Clara County stores and implemented new training and tracking methods Dyllin Jaycruz Gogue was arrested and charged with arson in connection with the fire Authorities said at the time Gogue had stolen from other stores in the days and weeks leading up to the fire at Home Depot including a theft at a Bass Pro Shop a half hour before Tim Fang is a digital producer at CBS Bay Area Tim has been a part of the CBS Bay Area newsroom for more than two decades and joined the digital staff in 2006 LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio The California Assembly is one-half of our state legislature it essentially serves as California’s Congress Voters will choose their representatives in all 80 state Assembly districts Many will be new due to retirements and term limits And how many will flip from one party to the other There are 80 assembly districts across California Rank-and-file Assemblymembers are paid $128,215 a year plus $214 a day for expenses when the Legislature is in session LAist staff also contributed to this report Member support made these voter guides possible Our election coverage is focused on you: helping you understand the results of these races and their impact on our everyday lives you need a source of trusted reporting that will hold those in power to account and shine a light on issues important to our communities LAist reporting and voting guides are here for you But we need to hear from you now with your support to know that this work we’re doing is important We cannot do this essential work without your help We rely on donations from readers like you to stay independent which keeps our nonprofit newsroom strong and accountable to you At a time when the need for local journalism has never been greater Member support — your support — is what will sustain a free press in Southern California so please be here for us now with a donation to power our trusted local reporting Step up right now and make the choice to give Because that’s exactly what it is — a choice If readers do not choose to step up and donate the future of fact-based news in Southern California will not be as strong LAist will remain a voice you know and trust - When I'm home - which is all the time these days because of the pandemic - I'm just like every other golfer I want to play with my buds on a decent course that doesn't dent the wallet That's hard to do in the San Francisco Bay Area I could find any number of excellent public courses in metro Detroit for less than $50 anything less than $80 seems like a bargain The last six years I've explored the region for the best combination of affordability against the quality of the course With the 2020 PGA Championship coming to the TPC Harding Park I'm diving deep into the Bay Area golf scene to identify its best public courses My selections are true public green spaces but its three most recent reviews as I write this story are two stars or less due to struggling summer conditions Here are my top 10 selections (in no order) TPC Harding Park has its fair share of critics who complain about monotonous holes and the lack of an 'oh wow' moment but there's no doubting its tournament pedigree The $16-million renovation in 2002-03 restored its championships chops leading to a a slew of events: Two World Golf Championships two Presidents Cups (the next in 2026) and this year's PGA It's always refreshing to watch the pros struggle with Harding Park's rough Presidio plays longer than its 6,449 yards thanks to the elevation changes and the infamous cold A recent bunker renovation improved the look of a playground dating to 1895 as one of the oldest courses west of the Mississippi Two new accommodations - an inn and a lodge - built within the park since 2012 don't offer golf packages but would still be a great way for golfers to enjoy the sights of San Francisco Cinnabar Hills would be more well-known if it wasn't hidden in the hills of south San Jose surrounded by so many popular resort destinations It offers 27 holes of scenic and challenging target golf Inside the clubhouse is the Lee Brandenburg Historical Golf Museum home to the largest collection of golf memorabilia west of the Mississippi including President Eisenhower's green jacket from Augusta National and Walter Hagen's Ryder Cup captain's jacket It's not a coincidence that Greg Norman, with his own wine label, designed the Course at Wente Vineyards in the heart of Livermore Valley Wine Country for a family-owned winery Golf pairs well in the rolling hills of the East Bay The 7,181-yard routing traverses three distinct topographies - native woodlands mature vineyards and natural grasslands - to deliver profound vistas and challenging holes It hosted the Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship part of what was then the Nationwide Tour (now the Korn Ferry) Most golfers will likely favor the Ocean Course at Half Moon Bay by Arthur Hills over its sister Old Course There are more ocean views and more scoring opportunities with five par 5s and five par 3s Although I don't believe it plays all that linksy the often gloomy and breezy weather and the bagpiper playing at the hotel Wednesday through Sunday all help to promote that theme Plenty of famous players have teed it up on the Ocean Course Paula Creamer won the LPGA Samsung Golf Championship in 2008 a host venue for the PGA Tour Champions in 2001-02 is technically "private," although golfers shouldn't have a hard time finding a "public" tee time on the resort's website or through GolfNow Holes 2 through 8 are located across the highway on hillier terrain Holes 17 and 18 climax around multiple lakes and man-made waterfalls and plenty of room to spray it in the ever-present wind Its links characteristics are somewhat mitigated by the Seashore Paspalum turf a grabby style of grass that doesn't cater to bump-and-run shots It doglegs throughout a housing development before a spectacular escape to the cliffs for the final two holes With the ocean and five-star hotel in the distance it's as scenic as any tee box in California Now that Sharp Park (rates: $51-$56) has resolved its legal fight with environmentalists dating to 2007 it can hopefully move forward toward a brighter future a San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department facility like TPC Harding Park but aches for a modernization and better care Tom Doak and Bay Area local Jay Blasi are working with the city to restore green sizes and other lost MacKenzie features Sharp Park's setting - first through a forest before moving adjacent to the ocean - is inspiring slow play) often doesn't keep up its end of the bargain roll a few puts on the smallest putting green ever no MacKenzie course should ever be at risk to close I can confirm that Tilden and Lincoln have conditioning issues Although I still enjoy them thanks to the scenery I played Harding once and didn't find it to be as impressive as all the talk There was lots of orange construction areas roped off between holes as I recall And I didn't find the condition to be all that spectacular either I hadn't thought of going there for golf much but I don't really find any of them to check all the boxes Baylands is the most overpriced dump site in the country I know that public golf in the Bay Area is VERY limited When Palo Alto muni was shut down for renovations I signed up for one of the early non-resident and realized it was just the old muni layout minus some trees with improved grass in the fairway Here are all the courses not on your list I would play before ever playing that dump again: Tilden Park I've played them all with the exception of Baylands. The NCGA course PoppyRidge in Livermore is another enjoyable wine country track worthy of pushing your list to eleven.It has 27 holes all three nines are fun and challenging Also an excellent range,and practice area and beautiful clubhouse It's always in great shape even during the rainy season and a terrific value for NCGA members I agree with all your picks except Sharpe Park I played there last year and it was in horrible shape- the fairways were basically dirt painted green and the greens were terrible shape The bunkers are few but very well maintained even without raking during these times On the other hand Poplar Creek is very reasonably priced and it fairways and greens are meticulously maintained and beautifully landscape The course is not difficult but it has its challenges ponds and creeks on holes 2,3 It’s extremely busy and this may be its only negative South Course at Corica Park was Re-Designed by Rees Jones and Marc Logan not Robert Trent Jones Jr If Sharp Park gets the renovation that some of the others received area to Silicon Valley (San Jose area) in 2008 but the ones I have played tell me this is a good list of challenging I play San Jose Muni too much because it is close Need to visit more of the courses on this list.By the way I attempted to play Baylands a little over a month ago but the geniuses in the Palo Alto city government decided to keep all of the on-course restrooms locked due to Covid then had to walk in just to use a restroom.Still need to play more courses on the list I always appreciate the change from desert golf Enjoyed being paired with a local at Lincoln Park and the Golden Gate views on the back nine Have also sampled both courses at Half Moon Bay--yes but I really think the Ocean Course tops it with a real links feel it's a blast coming up 18 with a bagpiper marching back and forth on the ramparts Looking forward to a quick drive down the coast to Sharp Park It's a question Dionne Warwick has asked radio listeners millions of times since the hit song debuted in 1968 it's usually the first cheeky response I get back I had never heard the song until it popped up on Siruis XM during a recent vacation trying hard to enjoy what felt like a kitschy attempt to celebrate Silicon Valley's least-loved city I think the song reflects the issues facing the city I call home Most tourists have no idea the way to San Jose San Jose seems like America's biggest little city It also feels like it's the most overlooked major U.S I had no idea San Jose was the 10th-largest city in America I just knew it was the most affordable choice to buy a house in the valley I mean the average home price is only $950,000 The problem is San Jose is surrounded by sizzle .. the cool surfer vibe of Santa Cruz and the brains and clout of Palo Alto (and Stanford) There are only so many seats with the cool kids at lunch The response from locals is usually a shrug of the shoulders and the comment: "Hey we have the Sharks!" Too bad I'm only a casual hockey fan (I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that Oakland's golf scene is decent and getting better) has a long history of producing top junior players from Roger Maltbie and Ken Venturi to current pros Mark Hubbard (San Jose State University); Joseph Bramlett (Stanford) and Justin Suh (USC) a San Jose native who was the world's top-ranked amateur before turning pro in 2019 let's focus where regular Joes like you and me can tee it up around San Jose often without pretentiousness or a second mortgage the 5,393-yard course isn't in the best area ("near a sizable homeless population") Golf Advisor reviews are solid with the 4.1 star-rating a sign that it is priced right and kept in sufficient shape I've played the 6,700-yard San Jose Muni (3.6 star rating) once It's the most regulation of the three facilities Probably its best attribute is the double-decker driving range where golfers can practice Rancho Del Pueblo is a simple nine-hole executive course (par 28 That's quite an accomplishment considering it doesn't rain a single day from May to October and sometimes longer The front nine is only average with a back-nine stretch from holes 11-16 that's twice as nice Its lower 3.9-star Golf Advisor rating probably comes from pace-of-play issues now and then and golfers who pay higher green fees during peak times Millions of golfers have probably almost crashed driving south on Highway 101 by straining their neck to see the visible holes of Coyote Creek en route to the Monterey Peninsula Each facility sports a solid claim to fame. Coyote Creek's Tournament course hosted the Siebel Classic on the PGA Tour Champions circuit from 2001-02 CordeValle was the venue of the PGA Tour's Frys.com Open from 2010-13 and the 2016 U.S Cinnabar, meanwhile, boasts the best collection of golf memorabilia of any public course clubhouse in America The Brandenburg Historical Golf Museum was created from the personal collection of former course owner Lee Brandenburg The most interesting pieces are full-size replicas of golf's major trophies including the claret jug; a Masters green jacket one from Chip Beck and another from Al Geiberger Cinnabar's 27 holes are dramatically hilly and rugged filled with forced carries over cross hazards Coyote Creek's Tournament course has tried to go private under new owners in recent years, but golfers can still find tee times on GolfNow The Valley course probably nudges out the Tournament course (4.2 star rating to 4.1) because it's slightly more affordable that all of these south-side courses can get scorched in summer and sometimes suffer a brownout I'd be remiss if I didn't at least try to convince you to hang around San Jose instead of fighting all that Bay Area traffic to get somewhere else cool hosts its share of big concerts and events Families with children under 12 will enjoy the Tech Interactive Silicon Valley's only tech-themed museum and IMAX Dome theater in the heart of downtown Willow Glen's main street (Lincoln Avenue) is a hub of shopping and restaurants might be the oddest and most unique tourist trap in America Coupled with Google's expansion plans to build a new mixed-use campus downtown this new attraction could help San Jose finally carve out some space on the map in Silicon Valley It would be nice if San Jose wasn't just an airport to fly into anymore Have you found the way to San Jose - for golf Let us know your thoughts in the comments below but am lucky enough to play mostly private courses And SJ residents are also lucky enough to have some of the great public courses in America within a fairly short drive (Harding Park Nor Cal in general is the best place in the country for public golf Waiting for you to do a review of the Oakland golf courses along the Doolittle Corridor there are three golf complexes which houses six golf courses the Chuck Corica Golf Complex in Alameda Metropolitan Golf Club in Oakland and Monarch Bay Golf Club in San Leandro Please do a review of Oakland's golf strip I have played every course mentioned and several that were missed ie: ( California Golf Club ) and San Juan Oaks is a 6 on a 5 scale long without being stupid and each green is challenging in some way there is not a single home or highway within miles of the course If I had a choice it would be a Top 3 public course along with Bayonet and Spyglass SF golf Club is better than Olympic and Cal Club is Great except for the Jumbo Jets taking off every 3 minutes from SFO IF you ever get the chance try the Preserve in Carmel Valley it's amazing 101 on the way to Monterey is a beast and extremely difficult because of the afternoon winds that absolutely punish the place I say keep going to Monterey about an extra 30 miles south and play the wonderful Bayonet and Blackhorse courses on the old Ford Ord Army base I maintain they are the best golf courses in California that you can play for under $100 I keep pinching myself that the green fees could be that low as such a magnificent setting -- It's quite appropriate that your cell phone coverage might go from 3G to 1x during a visit to Cinnabar Hills Golf Club Cinnabar Hills, a 27-hole course designed by John Harbottle III that opened in 1998 is the ultimate escape from the fast-paced world of Silicon Valley even though it's just minutes away in south San Jose Put away your phone and enjoy the beautiful foothills surrounding the three nines There are no homes in site and no traffic noise to distract you All three nines -- the Canyon Course, the Mountain and the Lake -- have their own signature holes and distinct features The Lake Course is considered the toughest The other par 5 has the lake lurking left of the seventh green Cinnabar Hills' Canyon nine requires some target golf with lay ups off of several tees The par-5 sixth hole is a bit controversial with hazards twisting everywhere The seventh hole climbs skyward to reveal amazing views from the eighth and ninth tees The Mountain offers a few memorable moments as well Back at the clubhouse is the Brandenburg Historical Golf Museum an impressive display of golf memorabilia from course owner Lee Brandenburg's personal collection One look around will give you a better appreciation for the game