Citizen San Jose!

Free Pancakes! (and the chance to talk to CA State Assemblymember Jim Beall)

Joe — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:49:26 +0000

I am a sucker for free pancakes, so I thought I’d pass along the following note on behalf of Assemblymember Jim Beall. Enjoy! **** Community Pancake Breakfast September 158:30 am to 10:30 amCampbell Community CenterOrchard Hall1 West Campbell AvenueCampbell, CA State Assemblymember Jim Beall invites you to a community Pancake Breakfast on September 15, 2007. The breakfast provides an [...]

CSJ Ep003: The Mayoral Debate

Joe — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:46:01 +0000

Couldn’t make it to the debate last night? Download this and stick it in your ear. Talk about your thoughts, comments, who won etc over at www.citizensanjose.com. This event was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Association, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and the Business Journal.

CSJ Ep004: District 7 Debate

Joe — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:59:36 +0000

Are you enoying these podcasts? If so, help us defray our cost! Visit www.citizensanjose.com/blog and click on the donate button! Web space and bandwidth costs us $$! Thanks! - The Senior Citizen Here is the next audio from the debate that was held on April 20th, 2006. Enjoy. Questions or comments? [...]

Bum Rush the Charts (or how to take control of your music)

Joe — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:04:45 +0000

Much has been said about Web 2.0, social networking, and or course our friends at the RIAA. Love those folks - yeah, not so much really. You see the RIAA (or the Recording Industry Association of America) has pretty much outlived their usefulness. Traditionally as middle-men in the delivery of music, they have enjoyed near [...]

Let the Battle Begin

Joe — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:26:24 +0000

So, somebody (OK - ParkRidge47) has made the first of what is sure to be many volleys of today’s mashup culture. In this case, he/she made the YouTube clip composed of Hillary Clinton and Apple’s famous 1984 commercial. What are your thoughts on this piece of user generated content? Good or bad?

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a city great

Joe — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 00:07:00 +0000

I have the luxury (or the curse, depending on your point of view) of working in San Francisco but I live in San Jose. I have always wondered why San Jose is virtually unknown, even though we live in the shadow of one of the most famous cities in the World. I walk [...]

CSJ EP034: District 6 Candidate Forum part 2 (January 31, 2007)

Joe — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:55:28 +0000

This is part 2 of the District 6 candidate forum between Steve Tedesco and Pierluigi Oliverio. Moderated by San Jose Mercury News reporter Janice Rombeck the two candidates discussed topics ranging from the BAREC site, trees, development, and of course, “What would would you do with $10 Million dollars?” The “San Jose District 6 Leaders [...]

CSJ EP033: District 6 Candidate Forum part 1 (January 31, 2007)

Joe — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 01:58:43 +0000

OK folks - we are getting back in the game. We present the January 31st debate, er - candidate forum - between for District 6 of San Jose between Steve Tedesco and Pierluigi Oliverio. Moderated by San Jose Mercury News reporter Janice Rombeck the two candidates discussed topics ranging from the BAREC site, [...]

CSJ EP032: SJ City Council and the Indictment of Mayor Ron Gonzales

Joe — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:08:52 +0000

In this special and historical moment in San Jose History, we present a recording of the June 28th ‘Special Meeting’ of the San Jose City Council. The purpose of this rare Special Meeting is to decide upon a course of action with respect to the recent indictment of current Mayor, Ron Gonzales. As [...]

Podcast Academy 3 (Santa Clara)

Joe — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:19:12 +0000

For those that are following the Podcasting phenom, Podcast Academy 3 is being held Thurs/Fri at the Yahoo campus in Santa Clara. If you are interested, you should check it out as you will definitely learn something about Podcasting, and perhaps even meet a few people just like you. I’ll be attending for [...]

CSJ Ep030: SJ Mayoral TV ads-Dave Cortese (No.2)

Joe — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 23:35:49 +0000

(Click Image to play Video) We are posting copies of the commercials that are currently airing for each of the San Jose Mayoral Candidates. This episode features the new commercial that Dave Cortese has released, his second. Check it out and compare it with the other commercials that we have posted. Out of [...]

CSJ Ep029: SJ Mayoral TV ads-Michael Mulcahy (No.2)

Joe — Wed, 31 May 2006 19:08:23 +0000

(Click Image to play Video) We are posting copies of the commercials that are currently airing for each of the San Jose Mayoral Candidates. This episode features the second commercial for Michael Mulcahy. Check out the other TV spots that we have posted for you (Previously posted commercials were with the tag ‘Video’), and [...]

CSJ Ep028: SJ Mayoral TV ads-Cindy Chavez (No.2)

Joe — Wed, 31 May 2006 17:28:42 +0000

(Click Image to play Video) We are posting copies of the commercials that are currently airing for each of the San Jose Mayoral Candidates. This episode features the new commercial that Cindy Chavez has released. Check it out and compare it with the other commercials that we have posted. Out of curiousity, drop [...]

CSJ Ep023: SJ Mayor Debate - Willow Glen (May 10, 2006)

Joe — Fri, 26 May 2006 07:49:45 +0000

On May 10, 2006, the candidates for San Jose Mayor race held a debate and this is a recording of that event. • Dave Cortese • Cindy Chavez • Chuck Reed • David Pandori • Michael Mulcahy May 10, 6:30 to 9:00 pm Willow Glen Baptist Church 1292 Minnesota Ave. San Jose, 95125; Hosted by: Willow Glen Neighborhood Assn Audio recording provided by Citizen San [...]

CSJ Ep025: Santa Clara County Supervisor D4 - Sherman Oaks (May 20, 2006)

Joe — Thu, 25 May 2006 19:12:22 +0000

On May 20, 2006, the candidates for Santa Clara County District Supervisor, District 4 held a forum at the Sherman Oaks Community Center and this is a recording of that event. I’ll apologize right now for the sound issues with this particular segment. The moderator and host of the forum did not have a microphone, [...]

CSJ Ep024: SJ Mayoral Housing Forum (May 17, 2006)

Joe — Wed, 24 May 2006 02:58:09 +0000

On May 17, 2006, 6 candidates for Mayor held a housing forum sponsored by EHC at the Martin Luther King Library in downtown San Jose. This is a recording of that event. Mayoral Forum Martin Luther King Library, Rm. 225 150 E. San Fernando Street San Jose, 95112 Sponsors: EHC Lifebuilders Affordable Housing Network Community Homeless Alliance Ministry Santa Clara County Collaborative [...]

CSJ Ep022: Santa Clara County Supervisor D4 - Willow Glen (May 10, 2006)

Joe — Sat, 20 May 2006 07:54:53 +0000

On May 10, 2006, the candidates for SCC District Supervisor, District 4 held a brief introduction as part of the SJ Mayoral debate and this is a recording of that event. Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, District 4: Linda Lezotte Patricia Mahan Ken Yeager May 10, 6:30 to 9:00 pm Willow Glen Baptist Church 1292 Minnesota Ave. San Jose, 95125; Hosted by: [...]

CSJ Ep021: Santa Clara District Atty Race-Willow Glen (May 10, 2006)

Joe — Fri, 19 May 2006 19:57:30 +0000

On May 10, 2006, the candidates for Santa Clara County District Attorney introduced themselves as part of the San Jose Mayors debate at Willow Glen Baptist Church. This is a recording of that event Participants were: Marc Buller Karyn Sinunu Dolores A. Carr Willow Glen Baptist Church 6:30 - 9:00 pm 1292 Minnesota Ave., San Jose, 95125; Hosted by: Willow Glen [...]

CSJ Ep020: SJ Mayoral TV ads-David Pandori

Joe — Fri, 19 May 2006 19:11:16 +0000

(Click Image to play Video) We are posting copies of the commercials that are currently airing for each of the San Jose Mayoral Candidates. This episode features David Pandori. Compare them side by side, and then discuss them in the forums. Are the messages clear? Do the commericals influence you one way [...]

CSJ Ep019: San Jose Mayoral Candidate Environmental Forum (May 15, 2006)

Joe — Thu, 18 May 2006 19:10:50 +0000

On May 15, 2006; Four candidates for Mayor of San Jose participated in a debate at the United Way Building at 1922 The Alameda in the Rose Garden district. This event was sponsored by: Eco-Silicon Valley – an Our City Forest initiative League of Conservation Voters Greenbelt Alliance Breathe California Sierra Club Participants were: • Dave Cortese • Michael [...]

CSJ Ep018: Cindy Chavez - Education Town Hall (West Valley Branch Library, May 11, 2006)

Joe — Thu, 18 May 2006 01:18:03 +0000

Note: This is not an endorsement, but rather an additional channel to allow Citizen’s to become familiar with the candidate. Similar recordings have been made for other candidates and all candidates have been offered to have their outreach meetings recorded. May 11, 6:00 pm: Cindy Chavez hosted an open, public ‘Town Hall’ at the West [...]

CSJ Ep017: Another SJ Mayoral Debate - Burnett Academy (May 4, 2006)

Joe — Thu, 18 May 2006 01:00:15 +0000

On May 4, 2006; Four candidates for Mayor of San Jose participated in a debate at Burnett Academy. This event was sponsored by the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association in cooperation with: Rosemary Gardens NA Vendome NA Hensley Historical District NA Japantown NA. Participants were: • Dave Cortese • Michael Mulcahy • David Pandori • Chuck Reed Though she originally confirmed her attendance with [...]

City of Los Angeles Police Department - Blogging?

Joe — Mon, 15 May 2006 19:17:19 +0000

A recent story just popped up on BoingBoing this morning and caught my attention: It looks like the LAPD has started to blog and share their images with flickr. How cool is that? Now, I doubt that we’ll get sensitive information or anything like that, but I think that it will help [...]

CSJ Ep015: SJ Mayoral TV ads-Michael Mulcahy

Joe — Mon, 15 May 2006 01:26:28 +0000

We are posting copies of the commercials that are currently airing for each of the San Jose Mayoral Candidates. This episode features Michael Mulcahy. Compare them side by side, and then discuss them in the forums. Are the messages clear? Do the commericals influence you one way or the other? [...]

CSJ Ep014: SJ Mayoral TV ads-Dave Cortese

Joe — Sun, 14 May 2006 20:00:39 +0000

(Click Image to play Video) We are posting copies of the commercials that are currently airing for each of the San Jose Mayoral Candidates. This episode features Dave Cortese. Compare them side by side, and then discuss them in the forums. Are the messages clear? Do the commericals influence you one way [...]

CSJ Ep013: SJ Mayoral TV ads-Cindy Chavez

Joe — Sun, 14 May 2006 19:48:42 +0000

(Click Image to play Video) We are posting copies of the commercials that are currently airing for each of the San Jose Mayoral Candidates. This episode features Cindy Chavez.Compare them side by side, and then discuss them in the forums. Are the messages clear? Do the commericals influence you one way or the [...]

CSJ Ep012: Another Mayoral Debate (Japantown, May 8, 2006)

Joe — Sat, 13 May 2006 01:37:30 +0000

CSJ Ep012: San Jose Mayoral Candidate Debate - Japantown (May 8, 2006) On May 8, 2006; Six candidates for Mayor of San Jose participated in a debate at Northside Community Center, located in Japantown. This event was sponsored by the San Jose Japanese American Citizens League and the League of Women Voters, San Jose/Santa [...]

CSJ Ep011: Another Mayoral Debate (Gunderson High, April 25, 2006)

Joe — Thu, 11 May 2006 01:32:21 +0000

On April 25, 2006; the candidates for Mayor of San Jose held a debate at Gunderson High School. For more information and a list of questions and answers from the 5 leading mayoral candidates, see www.vepca.org VEP Community Association Forum Tuesday, April 25, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Where: Gunderson High School Theater 622 Gaundabert Lane This is a recording of that event. Audio [...]

CSJ Ep010: San Jose Mayoral Candidate Debate (April 27, 2006)

Joe — Tue, 09 May 2006 01:34:56 +0000

On April 27, 2006; the candidates for Mayor of San Jose held a debate sponsored by the Almaden Valley Community Association This is a recording of that event. Audio recording provided by Citizen San Jose Date Recorded: 2006-04-27 Recorded by Terry R. Phone 1*206*666*JOSE email: Citizensj ‘AT’ gmail.com Keep up to date by subscribing to this podcast (for free). Just cut [...]

CSJ Ep009: San Jose District Atty Debate (April 27, 2006)

Joe — Tue, 09 May 2006 01:30:05 +0000

On April 27, 2006; the candidates for District Atty San Jose held a debate sponsored by the Almaden Valley Community Association This is a recording of that event. Audio recording provided by Citizen San Jose Date Recorded: 2006-04-27 Recorded by Terry R. Phone 1*206*666*JOSE email: Citizensj ‘AT’ gmail.com Keep up to date by subscribing to this podcast (for free). Just cut [...]

CSJ Ep008: San Jose Mayor Candidate Forum (Evergreen College, May 3, 2006)

Joe — Mon, 08 May 2006 01:45:25 +0000

On May 3, 2006, the candidates for Mayor of San Jose held an open forum at Montgomery Hall at Evergreen Valley College (3095 Yerba Buena Rd, San Jose, 95135), and was sponsored by EVC Democratic Caucus & Villages Democratic Caucus This is a recording of that event. Audio recording provided by Citizen San Jose Date Recorded: [...]

CSJ Ep007: San Jose Mayoral Meet and Greet (Amatos Pizzeria, May 4, 2006)

Joe — Mon, 08 May 2006 01:44:21 +0000

On May 4, 2006, the candidates for Mayor of San Jose were hosted by the Alamden Business Association at Amatos Pizzeria and held a ‘Meet and Greet’ This is a recording of that event. Event Co-Sponsors: Amato Pizzeria Restaurant Signs by Tomorrow HRManagerToGo Consultants Audio recording provided by Citizen San Jose Date Recorded: 2006-05-04 Recorded by Terry R. Phone 1*206*666*JOSE email: Citizensj [...]

CSJ Ep006: San Jose Mayoral Debate (May 1, 2006)

Joe — Sat, 06 May 2006 02:00:33 +0000

Well fellow Citizens, we’re back with a new episode. It seems like the debates just keep coming. We are doing our best to try to record all of these meetings for you and have them put up as a Podcast for your listening enjoyment. Tonights debate has the five candidates for the [...]

CSJ Ep005: Pandori talks to Neighborhood Leaders

Joe — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:30:04 +0000

On Sunday April 23, 2006 - San Jose Mayorial Candidate David Pandori invited neighborhood leaders to his campaign headquaters for a meet and greet and to hear his vision for the future of San Jose. This is a recording of that event, in case you missed it. For more information on Pandori and [...]

Potential development infill opportunities for 95126

Joe — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 07:31:40 +0000

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So what exactly is this all about?

Joe — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 07:13:09 +0000

Citizen San Jose, what does that mean? What does it mean to be a Citizen? Well, Wikipedia states that Citizen journalism, also known as “participatory journalism,” is the act of citizens “playing an active role in the process of collecting, reporting, analyzing and disseminating news and information,” according to the seminal report We Media: How Audiences [...]

Joe — Sun, 22 Jan 2006 00:19:36 +0000

CSJ Ep001: Podcast 1 Welcome! Welcome to Citizen San Jose! Turn up your speakers, buckle your seatbelt, and keep both hands on the steering wheel. CitizenSanJose’s purpose is to be a PodCast that will provide citizens with the information necessary to participate in the politics, culture and entertainment offerings of the city of San Jose California. In [...]

CSJ Ep002: Just setting up things

Joe — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 23:33:18 +0000

CSJ Ep002: Just setting up things Just setting up some details, looking to give live VERY shortly….. Until then, check out this video, shared under the Creative Commons License. Thanks to Professor Lessig and the original can be found at Creative Commons