Read more >> Follow PleasantonWeekly.com and the Pleasanton Weekly on Twitter @pleasantonnews , Facebook and on Instagram @pleasantonweekly for breaking news, local events, photos, videos and more. Last year, Carrasco said shesupports transforming the corridor into an urban village as long as it doesnt compromise the character of the neighborhood or displace residents. SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) - San Jose police are currently investigating the area of S. White Rd and Alum Rock Ave. after an armed suspect was able to escape and run away from them. SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Any New Year's Resolutions to get outdoors, perhaps plans to hike Alum Rock Park in San Jose, will have to be put off for some time. / CBS San Francisco. The name of the man who died was not being released as of midday Wednesday. I have no problem with Developers or Development as long as the Community voice is heard and the Developments Process is followed above the cash they spread around. Let me be clear, The father, Jose Manuel Gonzalez Testino, 53, and his son Jose Manuel Gonzalez, 3, were found shot dead in a 'murder-suicide' at a luxury condo in Miami. She has been presented with Ideas in a meeting with Alum Rock Urban Village Advocates and has yet to accept and support the Community needs proposals presented to her and the City. CHP officers responded around 7:05 a.m. to a report of a man found dead on Alum Rock Avenue east of Kirk Avenue. The housing department recommends that City Council approve a construction-permanent loan amount of up to $9,350,000, wrote housing director Jacky Morales-Ferrand and budget director Jim Shannon in a joint memo. Two of the five school board seats are up for grabs, while the remaining seats do not term out until December 2024. Hire a superintendent who knows how to spend and strategize. / AP. A graduate of San Jose State University with a BA degree in journalism, he returned to the Bay Area after spending time covering high school sports for the Red Rock News in Sedona, Ariz. Bay City News Service contributed to this report. SF Station is the San Francisco Bay Area's definitive online city guide for Arts and Culture, Festivals, Comedy, Live Music, Nightlife, Food and . San Jos needs to be smart and build 30 story units on all proposed sites. The Gophers' 11-19 season ended with a first-round loss to Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday. It is very interesting to note the amount of money Developers have given(donated) to Political causes and Non-Profits. There is not an Existing Urban Village Plan any where in Carrascos District 5. Media Advisory: Alum Rock Park 150th Anniversary . You can imagine it will probably get worse before it gets better," Nguyen said. Two of theunits will be used for the sites building managers. 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Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies and San Jose police were at the scene of a lengthy hostage situation with an armed, barricaded suspect Tuesday morning in the Alum Rock . The battering the park took from recent storms triggered massive rockslides. Police said surrounding homes were evacuated during the standoff. SAN JOSE A man involved in an hours-long standoff with police was taken into custody Tuesday morning, police said. "Right now, the park is extremely dangerous. Residents of an Alum Rock neighborhood have been evacuated after shots were fired from a San Jose home shortly before noon today. If you cant afford to live here then MOVE. Her words about what is about to happen for the reasons and issues she opposed are coming home. End of an era: San Jose antique shops could disappear, Robes, candles and chants: South Bay official in hot water over religious ceremony, UPDATE: East San Jose school district chooses a new trustee. He is an award-winning student journalist who has covered stories in San Jose ranging from crime to higher education. These are located through out the whole bay area. These have 4 bedroom 2 baths, 3 bedroom 2 baths down to Studios. (CBS) Earlier in the afternoon, police closed Alum Rock Ave. to traffic as they search for a man who is believed to be armed with a handgun. According to city records, the city still has a long way to go. Even the temporary Hollywood-style Alum Rock sign that celebrated the park's 150 years 2022 is no more. Elsewhere, there are roadways that rangers are unable to access without putting their trucks in 4-wheel drive, on a paved road. Lee described the man as a 46-year-old of Latino descent. Build in the Sun Light. San Jose (Alum Rock) 1.56: Pilarcitos Lake: 1.47: Half Moon Bay airport: The City has written 5, count them on one hand, 5 one half page of Urban Village Zoning Changes for Alum Rock Avenue and called that an Urban Village Plan. Before it ended, police had said they believed the man involved in the standoff in the citys Alum Rock neighborhoodmight have been armed. We need to do what we have to at all costs to preserve the nature and the character of Alum Rock, Carrasco told San Jos Spotlight in June. Please enter valid email address to continue. I would rather the state save this district at this point these board meetings are shows and no critical thinkers. BREAKING NEWS: A man and a woman have been found dead of gunshot wounds inside an Alum Rock home that was cordoned off and surrounded by police after shots were heard. This throws another curveball into the mix.. Its all a dog & pony show. Robert John Odenkirk (/ o d n k r k /; born October 22, 1962) is an American actor, comedian and filmmaker best known for his role as Saul Goodman on Breaking Bad (2008-2013) and its spin-off Better Call Saul (2015-2022). Bay Area federal judge orders extradition of woman suspected of killing MSU student in hit-and-run SAN JOSE, Calif. ( KRON) - Alum Rock Park in San Jose is closed to the public because of widespread damage from the recent storms. Charter schools do nothing to improve academic tests scores. This is a breaking news update. The City Council meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday inside the council chambers at San Jose City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St. in San Jose. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. To balance the Alum Rocks budget in recent years, the school board in 2019 decided to go without school librarians and in May voted to close two middle schools Clyde L. Fischer and Lee Mathson at the start of next school year. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. I also hope they have Open House and parents can meet and visit the schools that might be available to attend. Updated: Sep 22, 2020 / 12:01 PM PDT. There were no reported injuries. Holmes, 39, was convicted of wire. We're only about halfway through the storms right now. But I am going to pay it back simply because I care about the students and the district. It does generate revenue. "So, this is a good example of why, in general, the park is closed," Nguyen said, standing beside two boulders the size of washing machines. More information to be added as available. This is just the beginning of this districts downfall. Mathson and Fischer were on a list of schools the advisory committee considered for closure. One dead after fiery four-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose Tow truck and sedan found in flames on the right shoulder of early-morning wreck in northbound direction near Alum Rock exit Breaking News; Russia-Ukraine . Since the New Year's Eve closure, he said rangers are seeing about 100 visitors coming up to the entrance, only to be turned around. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Tucked away into a far corner of the city, the San Jose City Councils approved Alum Rock Avenue Urban Village project seeks to revitalize a predominantly Latino neighborhood of San Jose. The option we were looking at was something we wound up with.. But so far, I am still waiting for the information I have requested.. The children sit their entire day In front of a laptop. Theres just all kinds of hearsay going around, Merz said. California law states that benefits paid to members of a legislative body cannot exceed the most generous benefits given to employees of the agency they oversee. Nguyen has been a ranger here since 2016. "This is not yet the full extent of the damage. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The creek, barely a trickle for most of the year, became a raging river. Crews are battling a vegetation fire that has burned 3-4 acres in steep terrain at Alum Rock Park in San Jose, CAL FIRE says. Do you remember Fairchild and the Cancer Clusters caused by working, living, being over and around Contaminated soil and Water? It overran and undercut its banks along the main road into the park, taking out one lane. It has been been embroiled in several controversies in recent years, from district leaders obtaining restraining orders against each other to investigations into fraud and conflicts of interest to reports of millions of dollars misspent under the boards poor oversight on school construction projects and botched dealings with Del Terra Real Estate Services. Crashes and Disasters | It's only about five miles from downtown but, with its steep and narrow canyons,. Herrera-Loera said parents will have the choice of sending theirchildren to Renaissance Academy. For a list of San Jose park and trail closures, click here. News Weather News News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, . Prior to his arrival at KPIX 5, Len was a reporter for KOMO Channel 4 in Seattle, Washington and at KMST Channel 46 in Monterey. For that damage, Shively said an engineer will have to come out to determine the best way to either resolve the issue or reroute traffic. Look, that is what employees and Board Members have told me. (Isnt that Hitler?). In April 2020, the district sent letters to current and former board members who had opted into its benefits system, informing them of the mistake and requesting that they pay back the extra money. He cited personal reasons for his departure. Comment Policy (updated 11/1/2021): We reserve the right to delete comments or ban users who engage in personal attacks, hate speech, excess profanity or make verifiably false statements. Flooding is a crucial part of its history but this is the worst I've seen it," he said. San Jose, CA 95127 Phone: (408) 259-5477 Categories: Parks Playgrounds Trails General Information Alum Rock Park was founded in 1872 and is one of California's oldest municipal parks. Take a look here. Were partnering with you the readers to make it happen. Fourteen of the units will go to residents who qualify for the citys rapid rehousing program, andtheyll receive on-site case management. Alum Rock paid 100% of benefit premiums for board members and 85% for district employees. SAN JOSE (CBS SF) -- At least one person has been injured shooting in San Jose's Alum Rock neighborhood Monday. but Ms Herrera-Loera pops off the page, winner winner chicken dinner. It is governed by a five-member board of trustees. I have personally volunteered to walk for her just to get her out of the Citys District 5. The proposed developments ground floor will be used for commercial space, while the building will include a community room with a kitchen, a lounge, property management and services, staff offices, large outdoor decks and on-site bicycle storage., This development will serve families and formerly homeless households within our community in need of permanent housing, Morales-Ferrand and Shannon added. San Jose Earthquakes; College Sports; Pac-12 Hotline; High School Sports; Other Sports; Sports Blogs; . They prey on the east side , low performing schools. He said gravity alone causes objects to slide down even in dry conditions. Per Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News, a Pac 12 TV deal is expected "by April 1." He projects the new media rights deal will average $28.5 million per school. Well, Danny. News. San Jose police said in a tweet the shooting happened along the 1000 block of Sundown Lane just south of Story Road and east of E. Capitol Expressway. Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills alum Diana Jenkins, 49, . As of November, only 245 of those 10,000 units had been built since Liccardo announced his plan in 2017. The best interests of the students have been ignored. The Suspect has been safely taken into custody. SF Station is the San Francisco Bay Area's definitive online city guide for Arts and Culture, Festivals, Comedy, Live Music, Nightlife, Food and . She is ready to sacrifice others quality of life for Developers bottom line. She described the closures as being in the best interests of the district community. About 8,800 students are enrolled in the districts 24 schools. Though details on potential staff and faculty cutbacks have yet to be made public, Merz said shes meeting with Bauers office Monday to get more information. The Alum Rock Family Housing development is a viable opportunity to serve residents from a wide range of income levels, of whom may potentially include downtown workers.. 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Alum Rock school in San Jose sends boys home for refusing masks Breaking News News Education News News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or. "A tree actually fell into our creek," he said. Storm damage prompts San Jose to keep Alum Rock Park closed, Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. The California Highway Patrol logo. Bay Area News, Local News, Weather, Traffic, Entertainment, Breaking News. Martinez, who now sits on the the San Jos-Evergreen Community College District Board of Trustees, said she has requested to set up a payment plan with the district. San Jose police said in a tweet the shooting happened along the 1000. According to emails reviewed by this news organization, Herrera responded to the districts initial request in late April 2020 by saying he would be glad to engage in a discussion about the overpayment but needed more information, such as the amount paid in health and welfare benefits to each assistant superintendent and superintendent during the time period in question. Its even funnier to watch positions and energy change from that donation. You do have to wonder, with that high projected shortfall of student enrollment, where are all the families going? SF Station is the San Francisco Bay Area's definitive online city guide for Arts and Culture, Festivals, Comedy, Live Music, Nightlife, Food and . Some children might be interested in sports, debate etc. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Were partnering with you the readers to make it happen. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Austin Turner is a Bay Area News Group breaking news reporter for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. Yes Cindy Chavez would be an amazing Mayor. Alum Rock enrolls about 10,200 students from mostly Latino and low-income families across 28 elementary and middle schools in East San Jose, according to the latest figures from the state Department of Education. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. August 30, 2021 / 4:27 PM Khan Tran, left, accused Andrs Quintero, his colleague on the Alum Rock Union School District board, of nepotism. Suggestions include a community garden for education purposes, as well as adult classes and daycare. There is a significant gap, he said. seal badge (California Highway Patrol via Bay City News). There is zero Protections for the Community. Police originally said the victim suffered life-threatening injuries, but a subsequent tweet indicated the injuries were not life-threatening and the victim had been stabilized. SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) As teachers and students returned to the classroom this year under COVID-19, some districts in San Jose have been impacted more than others. This isn't the only park seeing widespread storm damage, and for that reason, San Jose officials explained a number of parks and trails across the city are closed indefinitely. Whats next for the former Frys HQ in San Jose? We need this board cleaned up and with experienced people. Surely they arent moving into better school districts with better prospects, unfortunately. The victim was transported to a local hospital. Staff writer Robert Salonga contributed to this report. The committee also discussed proposals to lease out the empty spaces and rooms at both campuses. The property features four bedrooms, three baths, a garage, and two parking spaces. While the Alum Rock Board of Trustees established a Facilities Repurposing Advisory Committee comprised of parents and educators to identify vacant campus space that could be repurposed, Bauer ultimately determined the plan to close the two schools. She has no new ideas just complains and deflects. "But now you're factoring in moisture, and every now and then the high wind is taking out some of our trees. Martinez residents warned not to eat food grown in, JV talked about health struggles before disappearance, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The shooting was reported Wednesday on the 2900 block of Little Wood Lane, just east of Interstate . Shively acknowledged there is much to do before the park reopens to the public, including having rangers hike every trail to assess unknown damage, potentially having to clear narrow trails by hand, or bringing in heavy equipment to do the job. All Rights Reserved. In separate lawsuits filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court, the Alum Rock Union School District is seeking reimbursement for paying too much in health and welfare benefits to former board members Karen Martinez, Esau Herrera, Dolores Marquez and Khanh Tran. Whats next for the former Frys HQ in San Jose? This would open up close to 50, 000 affordable housing units in the bay area. Get rid of everyone and let the state take over if you want to save it. That is who ARUVA is working very hard to protect. She always looks lost. They are so expensive that they run at 25 to 40 percent Vacancy Rates. An 87-unit mixed-use affordable housing complex located in the heart of the neighborhood is included in those plans, and that building may soon move one step closer toward breaking ground as the City Council next Tuesday plans to discuss investing nearly $9.4 million to construct the housing. Andres Quintero, Corina, and Corona are being investigated by fppc right now and now this. Closing the schools and merging them with Renaissance Academywhich operates on both the Fischer and Mathson campuseswas the only choice on the table at Thursdays trustees meeting. San Jos Spotlight is a project of the San Jos News Bureau, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization | Tax ID: 82-5355128. Herrera, Tran and Dolores were all accused of managing the district and their relationship with Del Terra poorly, and a civil grand jury in 2018 urged them to resign. Alum Rock Park's Predators or Prey Interpretive Talk Led by Youth Science Institute Date & Time April 9 2 - 2:30 p.m. . That means many longtime business owners will either need to finance their own re-location or close altogether. The district faced financial trouble in the past, most recently when the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury found in 2018 that board members approving multi-million dollar contracts to construction company Del Terra failed to keep track of the funds. The park had been closed since late March. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The former Santa Clara County sheriff is still eligible to receive her retiremen We need to keep that standard and apply it to ourselves.. so people in Manhattan dont live like Americans? The Charter Schools do not have Occupational Therapy Services because they do not have Students that are needing them. According to enrollment data compiled by the advisory committee, the district projects enrollment will drop to 6,600 students districtwide by 2027, compared to 12,500 students in the 2011-12 school year.