Big affordable housing project may sprout along San Jose train line
Homes could replace older retail site and sports lounge SAN JOSE, Calif. — A large housing project with more than 100 affordable homes could spring up next to a San Jose train line, replacing a sports bar and liquor store. According to documents filed with San Jose city officials, the project would include 158 residences.…
A real estate investor who started with ‘house hacking’ explains the strategy that proved lucrative enough for him to quit his finance job: condo conversions
Ricky Beliveau started his career in finance before realizing how lucrative real estate could be. He “house hacked” and purchased his first multi-family properties in Boston with FHA loans. Then, he tried his first condo conversion. That’s when he started making enough to do a career pivot. Ricky Beliveau earned a finance degree from Northeastern…
20 scary books and horror novels to read this Halloween
Here are our picks from among 2023’s scariest books to get you ready for Oct. 31 (and beyond) You may have stocked up on candy, inflated the giant skeleton in your front yard, and dusted off your old “Monster Mash” seven-inch, but if you’re a book lover, your Halloween preparations aren’t complete until you’ve compiled…
Elon Musk is considering taking X out of Europe amid EU compliance investigation
X faces increased scrutiny in Europe over its handling of harmful and toxic content. Elon Musk has floated solving the problem by simply removing the app from the region. It’s not the first time he’s suggested dramatically reducing access to the app. Elon Musk has recently suggested that X may cease to be available in…
Leaked document shows Amazon wants to bring personalized ads to its smart shopping carts in grocery stores
Amazon plans to bring personalized ads to its smart shopping cart, called the Dash Cart. The plan is to show product ads depending on the location of the shopper or items in the cart. Amazon believes its physical stores need ads to turn a profit and expand. Amazon intends to display personalized ads on its…
The top AI tools creators use to make content and 4 other key takeaways from a new survey of 2,000 influencers
Platforms like Instagram and YouTube are embracing AI tools. Now, more creators are thinking about how (or how not) to incorporate these tools and advancements. Membership platform Creator Now surveyed over 2,000 creators on their feelings about AI. Artificial intelligence has quickly taken over conversations in industries such as technology and entertainment. And the rise…
High school football: Foothill cancels Friday’s game against De La Salle
Pleasanton school hit hard by injuries and sickness, coach says. DLS isn’t likely to fill gap in the schedule. Foothill’s football game against De La Salle on Friday night has been canceled due to injuries and illness. Coach Greg Haubner stated that his roster is down to 25-27 healthy players from 44 at the start…
San Jose hotel tower sale tied to SJSU advances — but some fears arise
Hotel highrise would be used to house San Jose State University students SAN JOSE, Calif. — A deal to convert a downtown San Jose hotel tower into university housing for SJSU students is nearing completion, though a local union has raised concerns about tax and job losses as a result of the plan. The agreement…
Bay Area drug traffickers voice concern over ‘contributing to addictions’ while selling thousands of meth-laced Adderall pills, feds say
Undercover operation led to drug bust SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Prosecutors claim that while they were allegedly running an illegal drug business with the structure, efficiency, and punctuality typically associated with legitimate corporations, a group of Bay Area residents expressed concerns about spreading addiction by selling pills to the wrong people. “Who is your primary…
