North Whisman Rowhouse Wave Gets Green Light As Planners Hold Their Noses
The Environmental Planning Commission voted 6‑0 to back a 195‑unit rowhouse project at 515 and 545 N. Whisman Road, amid concerns about BMR clustering, tree loss and the site’s Superfund history.
Parking Lot Showdown As Palo Alto Developer Pushes 72‑Unit Downtown Housing Plan
Alta Housing has submitted plans for a 72‑unit affordable complex on Lot T downtown, moving ahead while a lawsuit from downtown property owners continues. The proposal prioritizes family units and reserves a large share for extremely low‑income households.
Pacific Heights Trophy Herbst Manor Finally Finds A Buyer
Herbst Manor, the storied Pacific Heights Georgian at 2800 Pacific Ave, is under contract after relisting at $10.99M. The 8,000+ sq ft home has returned to pending status after years on and off the market.
Hourglass Winery Rises From Glass Fire Ashes With Napa’s Green Light
Napa County planners approved Hourglass Winery’s recovery permit, allowing the Calistoga estate to rebuild its cave, add tasting spaces and double production after the Glass Fire.
North San Jose Corner Braces For Big Shakeup As Builder Targets 444 Baypointe Homes
A preliminary proposal would replace a North San Jose office with 444 homes — mostly affordable apartments — at First Street and Baypointe. The site was bought last year for $18.5M.
San Jose Builder Snaps Up Berryessa BART Lot, Kicks Off 600-Home Transit Village
KB Home's buy at 1655 Berryessa Road accelerates a 13‑acre transit‑oriented project near Berryessa BART that includes 260 affordable apartments and 48 for‑sale homes.
Tiburon Court Win Clears Path For Contested Site H Housing Rezoning
An appeals court sided with Tiburon and reversed a lower court order over a contested nine‑acre parcel, leaving the town’s program EIR intact while sending narrow CEQA questions back for review.
Manteca Grabs IOOF Hall In High-Stakes Bid To Jolt Downtown
Manteca is poised to hire a consultant to remake its downtown, pairing a $993,000 plan with the city's purchase of the IOOF Hall to anchor new public spaces. The effort leans on a PBID and an umbrella environmental review to speed projects.












