Almaden Valley Community Association

08/14/2026

This measure introduces accountability like never before. Funds can be withheld from transit agencies if they fail to cut costs or treat counties fairly. This is serious oversight with real consequences.

08/13/2026

Voter ID isn't partisan; it builds confidence in election integrity. It ensures your vote is yours alone, a straightforward process many remember from childhood. This system uses existing government databases for verification, not new ones, and requires only a simple ID, not deep personal documents. It's about participation through trust.

08/12/2026

While many are okay, 1 in 6 neighbors are at the food bank, skipping meals just to pay rent. We're considering a regressive tax on them amidst an affordability crisis. Even wealthy transit riders are impacted.

08/11/2026

Should you vote for or against the Voter ID Proposition? What about the Bay Area transit sales tax? AVCA heard the pros and cons for these ballot measures on August 10.

On August 10, Almaden Valley Community Association held the first o...

07/25/2026

Hear the Pro and the Con on two of the most important Propositions on the November Ballot: Voter ID and a Bay Area Transit Tax

07/17/2026

San Jose council members are developing new local review standards for data centers. This proposal was discussed at the Rules Committee that Wednesday, with city staff to refine the specifics before returning to the council in December.

07/14/2026

Data centers are now using more water than golf courses. Investing in water conservation technology is the most effective way to reduce water usage and keep rates down for everyone. Technology should be encouraged to support this.

07/13/2026

As the AI boom accelerates, there's growing uncertainty. What if the naysayers are right and this is a bubble? If we invest heavily in AI infrastructure and it doesn't pan out as expected, who will be left holding the bag? Are we risking a future that never materializes?

07/10/2026

A recent report highlights a significant gap: water providers in California can't provide actual water usage data for data centers. While projected uses exist, real-world consumption remains a mystery, hindering accurate planning and baseline establishment.

07/09/2026

We're rushing to build dozens of data centers, each demanding 10x the power density of current facilities. This surge means hundreds of backup generators and cooling systems unlike anything permitted before. We need to slow down.