The Willow Glen Resident | January 31, 2001

January 31, 2001

Willow Glen, California Since 1992


The New Civic Center City wants a landmark to put San Jose on the map
San Jose is paying extra for a landmark civic center "to be proud of," according to Mayor Ron Gonzales. Although the new downtown city hall will cost about $50 million more than originally planned, city officials say the extra expenses are worth it. They point to the projected $100 million savings in rent it currently pays to house most city staff outside city hall. They also say a monumental downtown city hall will help revitalize downtown San Jose and distinguish the heart of Silicon Valley. More


News San Jose cleanup Volunteers and city officials team up to eradicate graffiti and trash. More	News Funding dispute With the city and county conflicted over the use of funds, redevelopment projects are being put on hold. More	Gardening 'Western Garden Book' The new edition of Sunset Publishing's gardening book updates its basic information for gardeners in Western states. More



	Hopes are high that the new civic center will help revitalize downtown San Jose

	City Beat The future of San Jose's redevelopment is put on hold as the city and the county dispute funding uses Volunteers join city officials to clean up graffiti and trash The WGBPA plans to name new board Mayor Ron Gonzales will focus on housing in his State of the City address Community Hospital of Los Gatos offers a bloodless alternative for surgery Around the Glen

	Speak Out Carl Heintze: An old newspaperman repays a debt

	Local Notebook St. Christopher's Ladies' Guild 31st annual antique show features 'Timeless Treasures'

	Sunset Publishing offers gardeners a new edition of the 'Western Garden Book'

	Sports Briefs High school wrestling 17th Annual Santa Clara County Baseball Fundraisers Hot Stove Banquet

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