I spend a lot of time thinking about homelessness and drug addiction. As a gay man, I see a subset of our gay culture where drug consumption is normalized—Like, of course you want to have “chem sex”! At the same time, I have seen some close friends and acquaintances descend into chaos and lose friends,…
One of the great benefits of the CCA email list is how easily neighbors can ask for recommendations. Someone needs a plumber, a handyman, a dentist, or a landscaper, and within hours helpful replies start rolling in. Just as often, neighbors proactively share great experiences with local businesses they’ve discovered. Those conversations are incredibly valuable…
Note: I originally wrote this document (titled – Living Downtown San Jose) in 2016 when I worked at Netflix for the benefit of my fellow co-workers. I wanted to encourage people relocating to the Bay Area to consider living in San Jose. I am reproducing here with some updates for your enjoyment. Many Netflix employees…
