Affordable + interim housing

• The Tamien Station project started its first phase of construction on Oct. 19. The project is designed for those making between 30-60% of Santa Clara County’s median income ($181,300/year). Nearly half of the affordable units will be designated for the unhoused community.
• A billionaire philanthropist in San Jose is offering up 2 acres of his land for tiny home communities for exactly $1 a year, for five years. San Jose City Council will decide on Oct. 24 whether or not to accept the offer, which would secure nearly 150 units for unhoused San Joseans.
• The VTA board of directors unanimously approved leasing the Cerone bus yard to the city to create 200 temporary homes for the unhoused. The project aims to be ready by June 2024.

Residential

• Pending city approval, a site near the future San Jose BART station at 28th/Little Portugal could become a new housing development. The proposal would add 913 residences near the corner of East Julian and North 28th streets by early 2029.
• A developer is moving forward with plans to build 799 homes over 140 acres on Communications Hill. 505 of those will be apartments, though the developer has not indicated whether they will be affordable or market-rate. The project is still pending final approval from the city.
• The Hanover Diridon building is going to convert empty storefronts into more housing near the SAP Center and Diridon Station. Now that the city has approved the plan, the mixed use space will be converted into 19 new ground-floor apartments. No construction timeline has been announced.

• Monday Night Social Poker | Monday, Oct. 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Off the Rails Brewing Co., 111 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale | Free | Meet new people, enjoy beer + wine, and learn how to play Texas Hold’Em Poker.
• San Jose Scottish Country Dance Class | Monday, Oct. 23 | 7:30-10 p.m. | American Legion Willow Glen Post 318, 1504 Minnesota Ave., San Jose | Free | All levels of experience are welcome — your first class is free.

• Pumpkin Succulent Workshop | Tuesday, Oct. 24-Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 5:30 p.m. | Tessora’s Barra di Vino, 234 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell | $65 | Carve out some time to create your own autumnal masterpiece.
• Tully Night Market | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Tully Community Ballfields, 800 Tully Rd., San Jose | Free | This fall market is back with gourmet food trucks, local vendors, and live entertainment.
• Hocus Pocus Trivia Night | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Britannia Arms Almaden, 5027 Almaden Expy., San Jose | $8-$24 | Answer bewitching questions about the classic Halloween film.

• Jamie Kennedy | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $25-$75 | This comedian, voice actor, and writer is well-known for his role as Randy Meeks from the “Scream” franchise.
• Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose | $26-$61 | Enjoy your Halloween favorites played in this live, multi-sensory music experience.

• A new crosswalk will be installed in front of Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep at the intersection of Jackson Avenue + Woodset Lane in Mayfair. This is one of the city’s 17 identified dangerous roads. Construction will begin next spring. (San José Spotlight)

• Cinequest announced the dates for its in-person + virtual festivals happening next year. In March 2024, get ready for live Cinejoy spotlight events, the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival, and a Cinejoy Showcase film lineup.

• Give it up for Iggy. Longtime Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala announced his retirement after 19 years in the NBA. During his time with the Bay’s team, he went to the NBA Finals five times, and garnered four championship rings. (NBC Sports Bay Area)

• San Jose was ranked the sixth greenest city in the US, and second in California. Our city topped the list for energy sources, and scored high in metrics like environment, transportation, lifestyle + policy.

• Voyager Craft Coffee is offering 13% off any drink on Tuesday, Oct. 31, as long as you come in costume. This Halloween deal is only valid that day, and the cafe will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pop in for a spell at one of their four South Bay locations.

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