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Around The Glen
Thorny challenges await the brave
It's that time of year again, when volunteers pick up their shears and tackle the popular roses at the Historic San Jose Municipal Rose Garden. The Rose Garden Neighborhood Preservation Association is asking for help to prune the 6,000 roses on Jan. 14, beginning at 10 a.m.
In the past, as many as 100 volunteers showed up for the annual event, former association president Terry Reilly said. Pruning the roses prepares the garden for Mother's Day weekend, when visitors' attendance peaks.
The garden is located on the corner of Naglee and Dana avenues in the Rose Garden neighborhood of San Jose. For more information call 408.236.2130, or visit www.rgnpa.org.
--Kate Carter
Local author to visit Willow Glen library
Dr. Audry Lynch, author of Steinbeck Remembered, will visit the Willow Glen library on Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. to present a lecture and slide show presentation on the world of John Steinbeck. Lynch is a Steinbeck scholar and fan. She will lead the public on a tour of Steinbeck country with stills from movies based on his books and interviews of locals from Steinbeck's California years. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. For more information, call the library at 408.998.2053.
--Melissa Matchak
New Law: Be nice and let buses in
In the next few weeks, residents will notice black triangles appearing on the left rear of buses in the South Bay. The triangles will appear on all Valley Transportation Authority buses and Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District buses. When lit, the triangles resemble a "yield" street sign.
It's all part of a new state law that goes into effect on April 2, and requires drivers to yield to buses or be fined at least $35.
Local law enforcement agencies and the CHP will keep an eye on how well motorists follow the new rule during a test period starting when the law takes effect.
The goal of the "Yield to Bus" program is to decrease congestion in heavy-traffic counties, as well as support those who use public transit for commuting or other purposes.
--Gloria Wang
Caltrans, VTA seek input on I-880 plan
The time has come for frustrated drivers to speak up. The initial study of the I-880 Widening Project is now available to the public.
Caltrans plans to widen the freeway from Old Bayshore Highway to Montague Expressway and add an auxiliary lane on the southbound side from Old Bayshore to N. First Street. Copies of the study are available from VTA. The agency will also be hosting an open house about the plans on Jan. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elementary School at 102 Sonora Ave. in San Jose.
People are invited to comment on the plans from Dec. 14 to Jan. 29. For information, call 408.321.5789 or email I880Comments@vta.org.
--Kate Carter
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