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2005

Article about the rise of grassroots activism as a highlight of 2005, in the Willow Glen Resident, December 2005.

Article about the first annual Holiday Lights Contest in North Willow Glen, in the Willow Glen Resident, December 2005.

Article about Fuller Park project receives additional funds to meet railroad demands, in the Willow Glen Resident, December 2005.

Article about redwood tree protected from development, in the Willow Glen Resident, December 2005.

Article about ceremony to honor complete renovation of landmark pillars in Palm Haven, in the Willow Glen Resident, December 2005.

Article about WG homeowners ordered to compromise with neighbors on home expansion plan , in the Willow Glen Resident, December 2005.

Article about NWG's Harvey Darnell tapped for "Counter to Council" task force, in the Willow Glen Resident, November 2005.

Article about United Neighborhoods annual conference at SJ City Hall, in the Willow Glen Resident, November 2005.

Article about City Council approves pilot program for granny units, in the Willow Glen Resident, November 2005.

Article about report on Measure P spending for parks, in the Willow Glen Resident, November 2005.

Article about new ombudswoman for San Jose Airport invites complaints about aircraft noise, in the Willow Glen Resident, November 2005.

Article about more specific guidelines sought for Measure P park monies, in the Willow Glen Resident, November 2005.

Article about North Willow Glen board elections, in the Willow Glen Resident, November 2005.

Article about questions arise regarding granny-unit proposal, in the Willow Glen Resident, October 2005.

Article about Yeager proposal for stiffer penalties for illegal tree removals, in the Willow Glen Resident, October 2005.

Article about follow-up on Gardner Community Center budget, in the Willow Glen Resident, October 2005.

Article about City Council orders Biebrach Pool closure until a feasibility study is complete, in the Willow Glen Resident, October 2005.

Article about North Willow Glen residents help to moderate dog park debate, in the Willow Glen Resident, October 2005.

Article about city commendation for North Willow Glen resident Dan Erceg, in the Willow Glen Resident, September 2005.

Article about homeowner penalty for illegal tree removal on Spencer Avenue, in the Willow Glen Resident, September 2005.

Article about how neighbors' protests save mature redwood tree on Cottle Avenue, in the Willow Glen Resident, September 2005.

Letters about "developers vs. trees" and the inappropriate 10-unit Delmas development, in the Willow Glen Resident, September 2005.

Article about City Council approval of 10-unit Delmas development, in the Willow Glen Resident, September 2005.

Article about plans beginning for reconstruction of the Willow Glen brance library, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2005.

Article about groundbreaking ceremony for North Willow Glen's new Fuller Park, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2005.

Article about City Council sending park fee scheme back for further study, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2005.

Column about the value of trees to Willow Glen communities, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2005.

Article about Planning Commission approval for 10-unit Delmas development, despite neighborhood objections, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2005.

Article about sudden closure of Gardner's Biebrach swimming pool, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2005.

Article about wise compromise saves tree from development, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2005.

Article about precautions needed against thefts of opportunity, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2005.

Article about the beginning of deep budget cuts on San Jose park maintenance, in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2005.

Article about the rich history of the two-story vintage home on Delmas and Marshall, in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2005.

Article about developer proposing to add 1000 housing units on north Willow Glen border, in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2005.

Article about North Willow Glen defining its needs with Quality of Life Standards, in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2005.

Article about solar power installations on Willow Glen homes, in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2005.

Article about destruction of anti-pigeon netting under Delmas Avenue bridge, in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2005.

Article about illegal tree removals protested by neighbors on Spencer Avenue , in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2005.

Article about NWG residents joining the "community supported agriculture" movement, in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2005.

Article about re-examining the fines for illegal tree removal, in the Willow Glen Resident, June 2005.

Article about Neighborhood Action Program targets "problem" houses, in the Willow Glen Resident, June 1, 2005.

Article about ballot measure to fight mosquitoes gets mixed reaction in Willow Glen, in the Willow Glen Resident, May 25, 2005.

Article about program for secondary units OK'd to move into design stage, in the Willow Glen Resident, May 11, 2005.

Article about old Del Monte buildings will be torn down for new homes, in the Willow Glen Resident, April 27, 2005.

Article about protestors want America West to ground its morning flights, in the Willow Glen Resident, April 6, 2005.

Article about NWGNA adds police liaison position, in the Willow Glen Resident, April 6, 2005.

Article about committee hears info on lifting city ban on granny units, in the Willow Glen Resident, March 30, 2005.

Article about 240 residents escape Willow Glen fire, in the Willow Glen Resident, March 30, 2005.

Article about sewer upgrades in August will impact downtown Willow Glen, in the Willow Glen Resident, March 23, 2005.

Article about ten vintage-style homes proposed for Delmas Avenue, in the Willow Glen Resident, March 16, 2005.

Article about juvenile charged with homicide on Willow St., in the Willow Glen Resident, March 16, 2005.

Article about North Willow Glen's "dysfunctional" relationship with railroad, in the Willow Glen Resident, March 2, 2005.

Article about City discusses levels of service at intersections, in the Willow Glen Resident, February 23, 2005.

Article about shots fired into a backyard on Jerome Street, in the Willow Glen Resident, February 23, 2005.

Article about car-crashes at Bird Avenue bend, in the Willow Glen Resident, February 16, 2005.

Article about North Willow Glen neighborhood improvements, in the Willow Glen Resident, February 9, 2005.

Article about vacant lot near Willow and Prevost will be developed, in the Willow Glen Resident, January 26, 2005.

Article about fine art photographers in Willow Glen, in the Willow Glen Resident, January 12, 2005.

2004

Article about district OKs funding to repair fire damage at Gardner, in the Willow Glen Resident, December 22, 2004.

Article about scepticism on plan for development without traffic improvements, in the Willow Glen Resident, December 8, 2004.

Article about new policy sought to allow traffic-worsening development, in the Willow Glen Resident, November 10, 2004.

Article about residents prevent burglary on Snyder Ave., in the Willow Glen Resident, November 3, 2004.

Article about lessons learned from Tamien Place project, in the Willow Glen Resident, November 3, 2004.

Article about Willow Plaza's First Liquor is last choice of residents, in the Willow Glen Resident, October 20, 2004.

Article about Gardner's "Circle of Dreams" project, in the Willow Glen Resident, October 13, 2004.

Article about implementation of an improved neighborhood notification policy for land use issues, in the Willow Glen Resident, September 2004.

Article about parks study in Burbank/Del Monte neighborhood, in the Willow Glen Resident, September 2004.

Article about the Bohnetts and their historical connection to the railroad line, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2004.

Article about approval of shoddy housing project in Willow Glen due in part to lack of citizen participation, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2004.

Article about protests over multi-home density in the Dry Creek area, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2004.

Article about the grand reopening of the Gardner Community Center, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2004.

Article about neighborhood concerns about the proposed development at the Del Monte Cannery site on Auzerais, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2004.

Article about citywide trails system, including Fuller Avenue connection, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2004.

Article about restoration of Palm Haven pillars, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2004.

Article about West Nile Virus in Willow Glen, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2004.

Article about new SJPD online information tool, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2004.

Article about Renegade Theater's search for a venue, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2004.

Article about proposal to demolish, enlarge Albertson's at Bird/Minnesota, in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2004.

Article about North Willow Glen resident Dana Rysavy's volunteerism in India, in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2004.

Article about traffic concerns surrounding the Tamien Place project, in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2004.

Article about continuing controversy over granny units in District 6, in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2004.

Article about Martin Escamilla, North Willow Glen's youngest civic volunteer, in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2004.

Feature article about Ralph's Smokehouse and the new Willows Smokehouse Deli, in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2004.

Article about progress toward funding the construction of Fuller Park, in the Willow Glen Resident, June 2004.

Article about delays in Gardner/North Willow Glen streetscape improvements, in the Willow Glen Resident, June 2004.

Article about issues with the archtectural design of Tamien Place,
in the Willow Glen Resident, June 2004.

Beth Walker of the Willow Glen Resident.

Article about residents' activism on Spencer Avenue,
in the San Jose Mercury News Guide, June 2004.

Article about the controversy surrounding the granny unit proposal,
in the Willow Glen Resident, May 2004.

Article about the impact of budget squeeze on SNI neighborhoods,
in the Willow Glen Resident, May 2004.

Article about the effect of budget cuts on local parks and programs,
in the Willow Glen Resident, May 2004.

Article about the North Willow Glen resident (and WGNA Board Member) Ed Rast, in the Willow Glen Resident, May 2004.

Article about the community voice about Albertson's remodel,
in the Willow Glen Resident, May 2004.

Article about the City Council decision to study granny units,
in the Willow Glen Resident, April 2004.

Article about the residents' rehabilitation of Fuller Avenue,
in the San Jose Mercury News Guide, April 2004.

Article about North Willow Glen volunteers increasing Our City Forest,
in the Willow Glen Resident, March 2004.

Article about pro-conservation ruling in Palm Haven dispute,
in the Willow Glen Resident, March 2004.

Article about status of Albertson's expansion and remodel,
in the Willow Glen Resident, February 2004.

Article about block grant for street repair in North Willow Glen,
in the Willow Glen Resident, February 2004.

Article about proposed revision of San Jose's "granny unit" ordinance,
in the Willow Glen Resident, February 2004.

Article about award recognition for HABLEMOS! and Gardner Academy,
in the Willow Glen Resident, February 2004.

Article about conservation protection in Palm Haven,
in the Willow Glen Resident, February 2004.

Article about citywide budget and service cuts for San Jose,
in the Willow Glen Resident, January 2004.

Article about WGNA and NWGNA goals and plans for 2004,
in the Willow Glen Resident, January 2004.

Article about increased noise from jet takeoffs,
in the Willow Glen Resident, January 2004.

Article about street trees, Tree Amigos and Our City Forest,
in the Willow Glen Resident, January 2004.

2003

Article about Measure E funding needed for local libraries,
in the Willow Glen Resident, December 2003.

Article about the GARDNER ACADEMY FIRE, from the NWGNA website, with links to other articles.

Letter chiding WGR for its support of Tamien project,
in the Willow Glen Resident, November 2003.

Article about dog park trial at Bramhall Park on Willow,
in the Willow Glen Resident, November 2003.

Letter about what's next for Tamien development,
in the Willow Glen Resident, October 2003.

Article about building the gateway fences at Atlanta and Bird,
in the Willow Glen Resident, October 2003.

Editorial about the damage uncalm traffic does to neighborhoods,
in the Willow Glen Resident, October 2003.

Article about the upcoming United Neighborhoods Conference,
in the Willow Glen Resident, October 2003.

Editorial about the Alma Bowl rezoning,
in the Willow Glen Resident, October 2003.

Willow Glen reacts to the Council decision to rezone Alma Bowl,
in the Willow Glen Resident, October 2003.

Article about North Willow Glen Neighborhood Association elections,
in the Willow Glen Resident, September 2003.

Article about City Council approving rezoning of Alma Bowl (allowing the Tamien Place high-rises to go forward), in the Willow Glen Resident, September 2003.

Article about trail projects moving closer to interconnection,
in the Willow Glen Resident, September 2003.

Article about bond funding for Greater Gardner SNI improvements,
in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2003.

Letter about partnering with neighborhoods over the proposed Alma Bowl high-rises, in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2003.

Letter about traffic and density woes resulting from the proposed Alma Bowl high-rises, in the San Jose Mercury News, August 2003.

Letter about how Alma Bowl high-rises are inappropriate for the neighborhood, in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2003.

Letter about inappropriateness of the proposed Alma Bowl high-rises,
in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2003.

Article about protest filing against proposed Alma Bowl high-rises,
in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2003.

William Jeske (right), reporter for
the Willow Glen Resident
at our July 4 block party

Article about our Fourth of July neighborhood celebration (and others),
in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2003.

Article on debate raging over proposed Alma Bowl development,
in the San Jose Mercury News, July 2003.

Letter about opposition to the proposed Alma Bowl high-rises,
in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2003.

Letter about the proposed Alma Bowl high-rises,
in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2003.

Article about fundraising for the Heritage Tree in North Willow Glen,
in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2003.

Article on high-rise development at Alma Bowl site,
in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2003.

Great article on HABLEMOS!, the Gardner parents club,
in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2003.

Article on the Trails Bridge over Los Gatos Creek at Fuller,
in the Willow Glen Resident, June 2003.

Great article on the North Willow Glen neighborhood garage sale,
in the Willow Glen Resident, June 2003.

Article on the NWGNA meeting on neighborhood policy notification,
in the Willow Glen Resident, June 2003.

Letter on the proposed Alma Bowl twin high-rise development,
in the Willow Glen Resident, May 2003.

Article on the Willow Glen Farmer's Market,
in the Willow Glen Resident, May 2003.

Article on funding reinstated for community action grants,
in the San Jose Mercury News, May 2003.

Article on the push for a dog park in Willow Glen,
in the Willow Glen Resident, April 2003.

Article on the struggle for dog owners to get a local dog park,
in the Willow Glen Resident, April 2003.

Article on the Los Gatos Creek Trail Plan,
in the Willow Glen Resident, April 2003.

Article on high-rise development at Alma Bowl site,
in the Willow Glen Resident, April 2003.

Article on Willow Glen parks, including Hummingbird Park,
in the Willow Glen Resident, April 2003.

Article on NWGNA plans for garage sale and block party
in the Willow Glen Resident, April 2003.

Article on new city thinking about neighborhood signs,
in the Willow Glen Resident, March 2003.
(The NWGNA helped bring this issue to City attention.)

Article on the opening of Hummingbird Park,
in the Willow Glen Resident, March 2003.

Article on the start-up of the North Willow Glen website,
in the Willow Glen Resident, January 2003.

2002

Article about new city policy on ornamental streetlights,
in the Willow Glen Resident, January 2002.

Article on North Willow Glen's approval of pocket park,
in the Willow Glen Resident, February 2002.

Article encouraging spaying/neutering of pets,
in the Willow Glen Resident, February 2002.

Article on residency limits for group homes,
in the Willow Glen Resident, April 2002.

Article on the Willow Glen Farmer's Market,
in the Willow Glen Resident, April 2002.

Article on city clean-up for Earth Day,
in the Willow Glen Resident, May 2002.

Article on new emphasis on city blight ordinance,
in the Willow Glen Resident, May 2002.

Article on Gardner Academy's teaching gardens,
in the Willow Glen Resident, May 2002.

Article on concern about infill on old railroad right-of-way,
in the Willow Glen Resident, May 2002.

Article on traffic calming measures in North Willow Glen,
in the Willow Glen Resident, June 2002.

Article on City Council vote to open funding on SNI project,
in the Willow Glen Resident, June 2002.

Article on city approval for Hummingbird Park construction,
in the Willow Glen Resident, July 2002.

Article on misconceptions about tree root damage,
in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2002.

Article on groundbreaking for Hummingbird Park,
in the Willow Glen Resident, August 2002.

Article on airport noise activism,
in the Willow Glen Resident, September 2002.

Article on flood insurance - is it unnecessary in Willow Glen?
in the Willow Glen Resident, September 2002.