Living Longer Isn’t Always Better
Americans are living longer, but many do not want to live to 100. The fear is not age. It’s dementia, money stress, and isolation. From a San Jose housing perspective, health span matters more than lifespan. #HealthyAging #BayArea #Housing

Why #67 is Missing at In-N-Out

In-N-Out staff are skipping order #67! Why? It’s a viral meme called ‘six-seven’ from TikTok & a rap song. Fans are collecting old #67 receipts like collectibles. If your receipt skips a number, you’ve got burger + internet history in your hands!

Santa Cruz Sea Monster?
100 years ago, a ‘monster’ washed up on Moore’s Beach, Santa Cruz. Long neck, elephant legs, duck-like beak… locals were amazed. Science solved it: a Baird’s beaked whale. Truth turned out bigger, rarer, and stranger than fiction!

#SantaCruz #SeaMonster #Bayarea

San Jose just approved 540 new homes in 8 months! Holland Partner Group’s mixed-use project at Stevens Creek & Saratoga Ave is the first fast-tracked under the city’s streamlined infill policy. Fast growth or cutting corners?

#SanJoseHousing #BayAreaRealEstate #UrbanLiving #HousingUpdate

SF Icon Claude the Alligator Dies 🐊💔
San Francisco lost Claude, the albino alligator at Cal Academy, at 30. From Louisiana swamp to Golden Gate Park, he enchanted visitors for 17 years. Turtle friends, a feisty rival, and a huge birthday celebration. Share your Claude story. #calacademy

$320 Wagyu vs $14 Slider: Spot the Difference

Tyler Florence is serving $320 Japanese A5 wagyu at Miller & Lux SF to fight “fake wagyu.” U.S. cross-bred wagyu is tasty—but not A5. Next time you order a slider, check the source!

#SanJoseEats #BayAreaFood #JapaneseA5 #Wagyu #TylerFlorence

A 90 year old driver going nearly 100 mph crashed into Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company on Thanksgiving.
The cafe was closed, thankfully.
The driver survived, and police are still investigating.
Should California retest elderly drivers or set an age limit?

#LosGatos #BayAreaNews

EV Sticker Perk Ends

California just ended the EV carpool privilege after 25 years. CHP starts $490 tickets Monday, sticker or not.
With so many EVs in the South Bay, commutes might get slower.
How do you feel about the change?

#SanJose #BayArea #EVNews #TrafficUpdate #SiliconValley

Where Californians’ Money Really Goes

The average Californian spent $65,000 in 2024 — that’s $8,600 more than the U.S. average. Most of that difference comes from lifestyle spending, not stuff. Here’s how our dollars stack up — and why living here still feels worth it.
#California

A Real Fix for San Jose Housing?

San Jose Unified plans 288 workforce apartments for teachers on Hillsdale Ave. With educators priced out, this could be a real solution—or just a start. What do you think?
—Steve Mun, San Jose Realtor

#SanJose #BayArea #RealEstate

California’s Housing Growth Problem

CA homes up just 5% in five years. Texas + Florida? 15%. Prices jumped 23%. Nothing’s changing soon — so is it smarter to buy now before it climbs higher?
#HousingMarket #California #RealEstate

Thanksgiving Travel Data

Happy Thanksgiving! Some travel tips and information.

#SiliconValleyLiving #BayAreaLife

The $25K Alley Disaster in SF 🤦‍♂️

A Sunset District couple won a tax auction thinking they bought a $1M home… only to discover they bought Dirt Alley. A must-hear Bay Area real estate disaster.
#bayarearealestate #

SFO just rolled out Clear’s new face-scan eGates — skip the TSA podium and go straight to security. Super fast… but also a little Big Brother?
Bay Area travelers, would you use it or avoid it?

#SFO #BayArea #TechNews #Travel #SiliconValley

Algorithm Blues. #siliconvalley #bayarea

Zillow’s Facing Another Big Lawsuit
Zillow is back in court, this time over claims they violated federal law. As huge real estate companies merge and try to control every step of buying a home, consumers need to know what’s happening behind the scenes.
#RealEstate #Zillow #HousingNew