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AroundTheGlen
New traffic signs come to Lincoln
District 6 Councilman Ken Yeager and Deputy Police Chief Tom Wheatley were in Willow Glen on April 26, to watch morning commuters whiz down Lincoln Avenue.
They and additional police officers were drawing motorists' attention to the 25-mph speed limit and four new speed limit and pedestrian awareness signs put along the downtown corridor last week. A radar trailer indicated how fast each vehicle was traveling, while traffic cops ticketed reckless drivers.
Traffic problems along Lincoln have been a major source of concern for Willow Glen business owners and residents, who often worry that it's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.
--Kate Carter
San Joseans can learn about city
San Jose residents are invited to attend a series of workshops to learn more about building neighborhood associations and how to take advantage of city resources.
The city's Neighborhood Academy, in the department of parks, recreation and neighborhood services, will host four classes on the topics of neighborhood organizing, goal setting, drafting bylaws and recruiting members. Meetings are held on four consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning May 1, and run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The academy will hold two more series in June and July that will provide more information about city services and include tours of municipal and program offices.
A light dinner will be provided. The series is free and registration is required. Call 408.277.5350 for more information.
--Kate Carter
Permit approved for Saddle Rack plan
Planning director James Derryberry last week signed the permit authorizing the construction of a 234-unit residential development to replace the Saddle Rack nightclub.
Residents living within 1,000 feet of the planned development--located on the south side of Auzerais Street between Meridian Avenue and Race Street--have until May 7 to appeal the permit.
For more information, call 408.277.4576.
--Kate Carter
Home tour set for May 6
Willow Glen residents this weekend will again get a chance to peek inside their neighbors' homes. The 19th annual Willow Glen Lifestyles, a tour of six different homes in Willow Glen is May 6. Proceeds from the event go to the San Jose Day Nursery, a child development center downtown. Tour spokeswoman Jane McClelland says that what's interesting about the tour is the diversity of homes in Willow Glen, some of which have been lived in for 80 years.
"We try to get a wide variety of homes so you can see how different people live in the same area," McClelland said. "Willow Glen is such a diverse neighborhood. You can find a million dollar house next to a cottage."
The tour will include new and old homes, one of which will host a garden party. Tickets for the May 6 tour cost $25 before the event. The cost is $30 on May 6, and tickets will be available in the WGES parking lot on the corner of Lincoln and Minnesota avenues. Call 408.288.9667 for more information.
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