Friday, November 8, 2024
Santana Row Fall Wine Stroll
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Election Results - Part 2
- Measure 2 - provides additional funding to help renovate schools
- Proposition 4 - authorizes more funding for water districts, wildfire prevention, and land protection
- Proposition 35 - continues funding for Medi-Cal health care programs via a tax extension on managed health care plans
- Proposition 36 - increases penalties for theft and drug crimes
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Election Results - Part 1
- Taxes
- Yes, Trump did indeed lower taxes in his first term. The benefits did not just impact the rich but impacted all individuals making $9,525 or more as well as married couples filing jointly making $19,050 or more per year. I would expect that he would keep these tax cuts and as a sign of good faith try to reduce them even more as soon as possible. This should be beneficial to San Joseans that are already used to paying the highest taxes in the country. Now, this will only be possible if the deficit is significantly reduced and that leads to the next item.
- Deficit
- Trump seems to be partnering with Elon Musk, who has promised to help significantly cut the deficit by identifying government waste. Elon has claimed that up to $2 trillion could be cut from spending by consolidating departments. Even if the amount is half that, not only would it enable further tax cuts but it would reduce the risk of America going bankrupt... which would surely devalue the US Dollar and severely impact Silicon Valley businesses.
- Safety and Immigration
- I am speculating that there will be a quick response to reduce illegal immigration across the border which may help reduce crime. My hope is that Trump will also focus on greatly increasing legal immigration. This should be both for quickly converting undocumented people that are contributing to our economy today as well as bringing in exceptional individuals from other countries. I know people that have tried for over a decade to even get a US work visa... it is extremely difficult. Ensuring we have enough talent in Silicon Valley is critical to our success, so I hope that a focus on greatly improving legal immigration will be a priority.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Happy Election Day San Jose!
Monday, November 4, 2024
San Jose's Hotel De Anza is getting major upgrades
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Bascom Station has started leasing
Source: RebecaG from Skyscraper City
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park to Observe All Saint’s Day and Day of the Dead
Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park will host a DÃa de los Muertos event, a time deeply rooted in Hispanic tradition, to honor and remember loved ones who have departed. This celebration is free opportunity for families to come together, pay respects, and keep the memories of their loved ones alive. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, featuring traditional music, food, dancers, and activities for children. The community is invited to contribute items to the altar (ofrenda) in remembrance of their loved ones.
This event is honoring the values of remembrance, respect for elders, and the important role that family plays in preserving the memories of those who came before us.
All are welcome, including members of the media, to join this important cultural event.
The day-long celebration will begin with a gathering for coffee, champurrado, and traditional Pan de Muerto from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- 10 – 11 a.m.: Celebration of Liturgy (Special Guest Speaker: Bishop Oscar Cantú)
- 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Performance by Gabriele Sepulveda
- 12 – 1 p.m.: Aztec Dancers
- 1 – 2 p.m.: Folclorico Kids Club
- 2 – 3 p.m.: Aztec Dancers
- 3 – 5 p.m.: Musical Group
From Oct. 31 – Nov. 6, Oak Hills will have a community altar in the main lobby for the community to visit from sunrise to sunset. The community is invited to add a 5x7 photo of their loved one to the altar. Remembrance cards will also be available.
WHERE:
Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park
300 Curtner Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125