World War II turned Patrick Joice into an unlikely cowboy, forcing him to grow up on what is now preserved as historic Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch at Santa Teresa County Park in south San Jose.
Justice, Landmarks, leadership, Vietnamese, Santa Clara County, News
Thank You America monument on fast track
Leaders of the Vietnamese community celebrate a tentative agreement to site a planned Thank You, America monument at the Vietnamese Heritage Garden at Kelley Park. The proposal by new San Jose City Council member Maya Esparza, in the red vest, was also backed by Santa Clara County Supervisors Dave Cortese, second from left, and Cindy…
Landmarks, Local Getaways, Parks
Holiday Spirit Brings Casa Grande to Life
A local treasure Casa Grande, the quicksilver mining museum located on Old Almaden road, came to life for a day filled with holiday-themed merriment during the Santa Clara County Parks Department’s annual “Holiday Living History Day.” History of Casa Grande This beautifully restored house was once the home to New Almaden’s Quicksilver Mining Company manager….
Landmarks, Video
County Preserves History Amid Ongoing Development
What’s a city without its’ historical landmarks? That’s the question County Supervisor Ken Yeager was faced with when the public held concerns that the Cambrian Park Plaza’s 1950’s carousel sign was to be torn down. Up next in the debate is the Burbank Theater located near San Jose City College.
