Could a sugary-drink tax fund San Jose’s parks? Voters may decide in 2026. San Jose is exploring a potential revenue measure, possibly a parcel or sugary-beverage tax, to help fund its park system.
Donation saves part of Mount Diablo from future development By Hema Sivanandam December 11, 2025 at 4:42 p.m. The 5-acre parcel was donated to conservation group Save Mount Diablo by Bob Nunn in...
‘Nothing beautiful about that’: Erase Trump’s face from parks pass, lawsuit demands By Bay Area News Group December 11, 2025 at 8:33 a.m. The suit cites the federal statute that dictates the image will be chosen through a...
Share the Spirit: An East Oakland teen’s grades plummeted during COVID. Then he met a soccer coach. By Shomik Mukherjee December 11, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Oakland Genesis wants to transform a neglected East Oakland park into a brand-new athletics facility.
Beware the death cap: East Bay parks officials warn about toxic mushrooms By Jakob Rodgers December 11, 2025 at 10:42 a.m. The East Bay district does not allow mushroom foraging in any of its parks.
Bay Area park ranger’s murder sheds light on the tragic toll of domestic violence By Emma Murphy December 9, 2025 at 12:09 p.m. Kat Pringle was murdered one year ago by her then-boyfriend. A wake of grief and...
Nearly 900 acres of land on Yosemite border returned to tribe forced out 175 years ago By Paul Rogers December 9, 2025 at 4:30 a.m. Scenic property was once considered for inclusion in Yosemite National Park but blocked by GOP...
Milpitas resident reflects on 25 years of walks in the park By Mathew Joseph December 7, 2025 at 6:53 a.m. Hillcrest has been his ‘steady ground’ since he moved to the neighborhood.
San Jose historic preservation ordinance changes clear potential hurdle for redevelopment of St. James Park By Devan Patel December 5, 2025 at 2:31 p.m. San Jose has created a pathway for projects "detrimental" to historic guidelines to proceed when...
Los Gatos “Fantasy of Lights” is a family tradition that glows brighter every year By Sal Pizarro December 2, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. For one month a year, Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos becomes a magical...
Wetland project nears completion: wildlife, trails, bridges By Paul Rogers December 1, 2025 at 5:01 p.m. Restoration near Shoreline park in Mountain View expected to be completed this month.