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His superpower is noticing people who feel ignored and offering them food, first aid supplies, and sometimes, being someone they can confide in.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Disguise as a form of protest\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In recent years, whimsical costumes — inflatable frogs, unicorns, oversized creatures — have become a \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/10/24/g-s1-94724/trump-inflatable-animals-frog-no-kings-protest-portland\">national protest language\u003c/a>, mitigating tension between demonstrators and law enforcement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the tradition goes deeper.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 1974, California’s own \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-12-17-me-3053-story.html\">Captain Sticky\u003c/a> became the first widely documented \u003ca href=\"https://wiki.rlsh.net/wiki/RLSH_Map\">“real-life superhero,”\u003c/a> testifying before the Federal Trade Commission about health insurance fraud while dressed in a peanut-butter-and-jelly-themed cape. \u003cem>CBS San Diego\u003c/em>’s cameras \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf8Ibh1Y5JE\">captured\u003c/a> the contradiction at the heart of Captain Sticky: a quirky, outsized persona paired with a deadly serious mission — confronting “evil” by leading investigations into convalescent hospitals he said were defrauding consumers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Others followed: \u003ca href=\"https://www.lametrochurches.org/dangerman-warns-la-is-not-safe-be-careful\">Danger Man\u003c/a> in Los Angeles, \u003ca href=\"https://wiki.rlsh.net/wiki/Shadarko\">Shadarko\u003c/a> in San Francisco — every day people donning costumes to protect their neighbors, deter violence, or simply show up when institutions didn’t. Batman of San José joined their ranks in 2018, when he was a high school junior.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>An origin story that starts with one act of discrimination\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Batman’s story began on an ordinary drive home from school. He was 17 when he spotted an unhoused single mother stranded on the side of the road with a broken-down car. A nearby mechanic refused to help her.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When Batman asked the mechanic for the same assistance on her behalf later, the mechanic agreed.[aside postID=news_12051236 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/250626-GRANTSPASSDECISIONANNI-03-BL-KQED.jpg']“She tried to do exactly what I did,” he remembered. “But for some reason, I was allowed to do that and not her. That very clear sense of discrimination stuck with me.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He went home unsettled — and then decided not to let the moment pass. Within days, he began figuring out how to help people like the single mother he’d seen on the roadside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At first, the effort was modest. His costume was bare-bones — just a sweatshirt with a Batman logo — and the supplies he handed out came from money saved from summer jobs. He stashed pieces of the outfit in his backpack or under his clothes, slipping into his Batman persona after class to check on people downtown.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His choice of Batman was deliberate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I appreciate that the character is human,” he said. “[He] wants to do the right thing despite having no superpowers [and] turns personal struggle into something that helps others.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said his own struggles with a learning disability propelled him to become Batman. Now, helping others is a way to heal some of the pain he felt as a kid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then he grinned: “And the character looks cool. I won’t deny it.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He embodied the character, not sharing his identity with even his parents. For Batman, anonymity is part of the work.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It means I can keep myself out of this,” he said. “And it helps people recognize me from a distance.” He added that it also makes him more approachable, using levity to connect with the unhoused.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When Batman of San José walked beneath the Highway 87 underpass in 2020, the familiarity of the costume drew immediate attention — especially from a 3-year-old child living there with his mother.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12053070\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250813_THEBATMANOFSANJOSES_GH-13-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12053070\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250813_THEBATMANOFSANJOSES_GH-13-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250813_THEBATMANOFSANJOSES_GH-13-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250813_THEBATMANOFSANJOSES_GH-13-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250813_THEBATMANOFSANJOSES_GH-13-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With bottles of water in hand, the Batman of San José prepares to distribute supplies in San José on Aug. 13, 2025. \u003ccite>(Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“The kid was absolutely fascinated,” Batman recalled. “He was grabbing at the ears of the mask and the cape.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The tender moment caught him off guard, and he found he was grateful to be wearing a mask.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I lost it almost immediately,” he said, recalling the sadness of seeing a child so young without shelter. “The mask helped hide that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The family was trying to get the child into school, he explained, but life on the street made regular attendance nearly impossible. Over the next several years, Batman worked alongside case managers, providing groceries, financial assistance and a steady presence as the family navigated housing instability.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After about two years, when the family received more permanent housing, the child finally started attending school. Batman was there for his kindergarten graduation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It wasn’t high school or college,” he said. “But to that family, it meant everything, [and] that mom is my personal hero.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12053074\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-01-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12053074\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-01-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-01-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-01-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-01-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Batman of San Jose films the clearing of the homeless encampment at Columbus Park in San Jose on Aug. 18, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The mother told him her child now runs around clutching a piece of black fabric, pretending it’s Batman — something that keeps him safe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I never thought I’d have that kind of impact,” Batman said. “It taught me I don’t have to do everything — to that kid, that was everything.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since then, he has designed the costume with intention: gloves for scrambling up riverbanks, shin guards for kneeling beside tents, a belt filled with first-aid supplies, tools and tape. And the dramatic cape? It doubles as an emergency blanket.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I can give it to someone if I run out of everything else,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The weight of friendship and loss\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Batman has become a quiet keeper of stories and routes — able to trace who’s still around, who’s disappeared, and how lives on the margins shift over time. He has forged authentic relationships with the people he encounters, and each person leaves a mark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I consider a lot of the people I meet out here to be my friends,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He shared the story of Susie, an unhoused woman he checked on often, until police cleared the area where she was living.[aside postID=news_12058091 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250831-CREATIVEMUTUALAID00140_TV-KQED.jpg']“She passed away recently,” he said. “She was swept [by police] and then got hit by a car [in the street] — that should have never happened to her.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His grievance is with a system that he feels repeatedly casts unhoused people aside — clearing encampments without permanent housing solutions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>City officials have said that the cost and pace of building permanent housing have led the city to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12026437/san-jose-mayor-proposes-permanent-shift-homeless-funding-from-housing-shelter\">prioritize temporary shelter\u003c/a>. In an emailed statement, Mayor Matt Mahan’s office told KQED: “We’ve expanded temporary housing so that we can get people off the streets faster while continuing to invest in permanent supportive housing.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The office pointed to city data showing that more than 800 affordable housing units were permitted last year and that funding fromMeasure E — a San José tax on property sales of $2 million or more passed by voters in 2020 — helped prevent more than 1,200 families from falling into homelessness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But for Batman, those metrics don’t capture what he has watched unfold on the street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“People should be alive that aren’t anymore, “ he said, holding back tears. “My friends are dying, and I’m losing people I care about.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, he keeps walking — beneath freeway ramps, through parks and along light rail stations — checking on people he hasn’t seen in days. Sometimes, he runs into someone he feared he’d lost.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On this night, he spotted KC approaching.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s been a minute,” Batman said. “I’ve been worried about you.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’ve been locked up for like 13 months,” KC replied. Their longstanding friendship bridges any discomfort over asking for resources — what Batman can bring next time: underwear, flashlights and a sleeping bag.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When asked how it feels to see Batman, “I feel happy,” KC said, smiling.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Beyond the cape: advocacy, policy and mutual aid\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Batman’s work does not end on the sidewalk. He has spoken at \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGfuMC9Y97E\">City Hall\u003c/a>, intervened during police sweeps and shown up at demonstrations. At a \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoE1fkZyIjI&t=58s\">San José protest\u003c/a> last summer over human rights violations under the Trump administration, he addressed the crowd with his own understanding of resistance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When I look at people across the country standing up to authoritarianism, I see heroes,” he said. “And that’s the scariest thing — to be a hero.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12053075\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-02-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12053075\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-02-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-02-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-02-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-02-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Batman walks through the former homeless encampment at Columbus Park in San José on Aug. 18, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For him, that fear translated into urgency. He wanted the people he knew on the streets to live longer lives — not just endure them. He pushed back against the assumption that unhoused people were not trying hard enough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“People think, ‘Why don’t they have to work for it?’” he said. “Quite a few [unhoused] people work — it’s that it can be impossible to fit everything into one day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For many, he explained, survival became a full-time job: finding food and water, staying clean, protecting belongings, getting to work — while also trying to secure housing. From what he has seen, the most common paths into being unhoused are job loss and medical debt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“That’s why ‘Housing First’ is always the best way to go,” he said. “Research shows it’s the quickest way to stabilize someone.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An \u003ca href=\"https://healthpolicy.ucla.edu/sites/default/files/2024-04/housing-healthy-california-program-evaluation-2024.pdf\">evaluation \u003c/a>by UCLA’s Center for Health Policy Research echoes that view. Researchers found that California’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.hcd.ca.gov/funding/archive/hhc\">Housing for a Healthy California\u003c/a> program — which follows a housing-first model that places people into stable housing before requiring medical treatment, employment or other conditions — improved long-term stability and health outcomes when paired with intensive case management and support services.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Batman advocates for housing, medical support and is vocal about how San José has carried out encampment abatements like the one in Columbus Park in August of last year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Why are we not waiting for 1,000 beds to be open before sweeping people?” he asked.[aside postID=news_12058952 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/20250616_UNHOUSEDCREEKRESTORATION_GC-37-KQED.jpg']Mayor Matt Mahan’s office said that temporary shelter was being rolled out in phases and maintained that there were sufficient beds for people \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12052645/san-jose-begins-clearing-columbus-park-the-citys-biggest-homeless-encampment\">displaced from Columbus Park\u003c/a>, one of San José’s largest encampments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There were 370 people living there, and over a 70-day period of outreach before the abatement began, every single person was offered housing,” said Tasha Dean, a spokesperson for the mayor, in an email. “ About two-thirds of encampment residents accepted the city’s offer of housing, and no one who accepted housing was abated until their bed was ready for them to move in.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12052645/san-jose-begins-clearing-columbus-park-the-citys-biggest-homeless-encampment\">KQED’s reporting back in August\u003c/a> found there were people who were moved without consent — and some advocates felt the outreach period fell short in informing residents of the park about their possible outcomes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Batman adds that clearing encampments before offering housing erodes trust, making people less likely to seek help: “The people who are trying to help them are also the people in their minds who are hurting them — they’re both wearing the city of San José logo.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Officials frame the problem differently. They point to the cost of permanent housing — at about $1 million per unit — and the scale of unsheltered homelessness — around 5000 people — in San José, which they say makes a build-first approach untenable.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We can’t build a permanent unit for the lucky few, while leaving the vast majority of people to suffer and far too often, die, on our streets,” Dean said. “We’ve chosen to get people indoors faster with a solution that is cheaper and faster to build, so they don’t have to wait on the streets indefinitely.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As that debate continues, Batman’s work has grown beyond a one-person effort. What began as solo nighttime rounds has become a small mutual-aid collective called \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bayareasuperheroes/?hl=en\">Bay Area Superheroes\u003c/a>. He has joined forces with the Crimson Fist, Black Phoenix and KaiKai Bee, expanding their reach to San Francisco and Oakland. But, for Batman, San José has remained his anchor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The fabric of San José is people who are from all different walks of life and they still come together and form a community, and I think the unhoused community is just that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12053069\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250813_THEBATMANOFSANJOSES_GH-10-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12053069\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250813_THEBATMANOFSANJOSES_GH-10-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250813_THEBATMANOFSANJOSES_GH-10-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250813_THEBATMANOFSANJOSES_GH-10-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250813_THEBATMANOFSANJOSES_GH-10-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aaron Fenton (left), a friend and former high school classmate of the Batman of San José, crosses paths with him during a routine outreach day on Aug. 14, 2025. \u003ccite>(Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>He pointed to moments that rarely made headlines: people sharing clothes and stepping in to protect neighbors during raids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If ICE shows up, they hide people,” he said. “They stand up for each other.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Batman is woven into that fabric. In full costume, he cannot walk more than a few feet without running into someone he knows.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s Batman!” one man called out. “Not the hero we deserve, but the hero we need.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Batman smiled, waved, and disappeared into the dark with his cart of snacks and supplies, the shimmer of purple and black satin trailing behind him.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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Sometimes, he runs into someone he feared he’d lost.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On this night, he spotted KC approaching.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s been a minute,” Batman said. “I’ve been worried about you.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’ve been locked up for like 13 months,” KC replied. Their longstanding friendship bridges any discomfort over asking for resources — what Batman can bring next time: underwear, flashlights and a sleeping bag.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When asked how it feels to see Batman, “I feel happy,” KC said, smiling.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Beyond the cape: advocacy, policy and mutual aid\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Batman’s work does not end on the sidewalk. He has spoken at \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGfuMC9Y97E\">City Hall\u003c/a>, intervened during police sweeps and shown up at demonstrations. At a \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoE1fkZyIjI&t=58s\">San José protest\u003c/a> last summer over human rights violations under the Trump administration, he addressed the crowd with his own understanding of resistance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When I look at people across the country standing up to authoritarianism, I see heroes,” he said. “And that’s the scariest thing — to be a hero.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12053075\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-02-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12053075\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-02-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-02-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-02-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250820-BATMAN-OF-SAN-JOSE-MD-02-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Batman walks through the former homeless encampment at Columbus Park in San José on Aug. 18, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For him, that fear translated into urgency. He wanted the people he knew on the streets to live longer lives — not just endure them. He pushed back against the assumption that unhoused people were not trying hard enough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“People think, ‘Why don’t they have to work for it?’” he said. “Quite a few [unhoused] people work — it’s that it can be impossible to fit everything into one day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For many, he explained, survival became a full-time job: finding food and water, staying clean, protecting belongings, getting to work — while also trying to secure housing. 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"content": "\u003cp>Nearly a decade has passed since \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-jose\">San José\u003c/a> agreed to sell more than $110 million worth of land to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/google\">Google\u003c/a>, to support the tech giant’s plans to transform a flagging industrial area of downtown into a vibrant village filled with gleaming new offices, apartments, hotels, shops and parks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To date, almost none of the grand development plans — which city and business leaders praised at the time as a once-in-a-generation economic opportunity for the self-proclaimed capital of Silicon Valley — have come to fruition.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Google has instead laid a thick coat of varnish, both literal and metaphorical, over portions of roughly 80 acres near Diridon Station and the SAP Center, a swath of land it dubbed Downtown West. But the Mountain View-based company has shared scant details publicly about its current timeline or strategy for the collection of land and buildings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The void has left those living, working or investing here in limbo — without a clear idea of whether a full-blown mixed-use neighborhood will materialize and unable to bank on it when making personal and business decisions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It seems, quite frankly, pretty long ago where we were promised all of this,” said Alan “Gumby” Marques, the past board president and interim CEO of the San José Downtown Association at the time of an interview in December. “As much as I would like to see that happen, I’ve kind of moved on. I don’t have any dependency on Google coming in and building the campus that they had planned.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Google declined a phone interview request from KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12001241\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12001241\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/GETTYIMAGES-1411232503-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/GETTYIMAGES-1411232503-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/GETTYIMAGES-1411232503-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/GETTYIMAGES-1411232503-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/GETTYIMAGES-1411232503-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/GETTYIMAGES-1411232503-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/GETTYIMAGES-1411232503-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Google’s Bay View campus in Mountain View on June 16, 2022. \u003ccite>(Zhang Yi/VCG via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In emailed comments, a Google spokesperson did not clearly answer questions about whether it still intends to move forward with the development plans in San José, signaling that it is still evaluating the company’s real estate needs as a whole.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The company said it has already brought new social activities and gathering spaces to the long-overlooked area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Large endeavors like Downtown West can take multiple decades to complete, and can ebb and flow over the years, Google spokesperson Ryan Lamont said, adding that the company still communicates with developers to evaluate potential future work.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some business advocates and residents say they still believe Google intends to eventually build out the area, noting the company hasn’t sold any of the hundreds of millions of dollars worth of land it purchased from the city and private owners.[aside postID=news_12066245 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251208-BART-SILICON-VALLEY-TOUR-MD-03-KQED.jpg']“I think at some point in time in history, they plan on following through,” said Walter Wilson, a co-founder of the Minority Business Consortium and longtime civil rights advocate. His organization was part of a now-inactive group that provided input to Google about its plans for the area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was really going. And then all of a sudden it just didn’t,” Wilson said of the development momentum. “I’ve talked to some people at Google, and they say that this is a process that they’re still committed to. It’s not a matter of if, but when.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What’s clear to anyone familiar with the area is that the project has been pushed far beyond its original timeline.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The San José City Council agreed to sell Google nearly a dozen acres of land in 2018, and the company later indicated some of the first buildings could be completed as soon as 2023 or 2024.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Colorful renderings presented by the company featured an “urban destination” touting more than 7 million square feet of office space, and at least 4,000 new homes in an area in desperate need of housing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It also envisioned 500,000 square feet of mixed uses, such as retail shops, cultural and art spaces and hotels, along with 15 acres of parks and plazas. Between 2022 and 2024, the company demolished older structures, including the remnants of an old hardware store and a longtime \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/08/01/farewell-to-pattys-inn-a-san-jose-bar-with-character/\">neighborhood bar called Patty’s Inn\u003c/a> that slung beer and other beverages for nearly 90 years, to make way for what was to come.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But with the lack of any new construction following those demolition efforts, some people have lost hope for a drastically reshaped neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069845\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12069845\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-01-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-01-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-01-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-01-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sign for proposed development in front of San José Diridon Station in San José on Dec. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“To be honest, I’m not counting on it, you know?” said Jay Meduri, the owner of Poor House Bistro, a Cajun- and Italian-inspired restaurant that operated for years on the corner of Barack Obama Boulevard and San Fernando Street, before he sold the site to Google.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The company helped him relocate the restaurant to a new location in Little Italy in 2022, where he formally reopened in 2023 after operating temporarily out of food trucks and cloud kitchens. He said most of the people he used to communicate with at Google have moved on or been laid off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meduri said he has no hard feelings toward Google, but he does get a bit wistful sometimes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I have to say it’s bittersweet when I drive by there every day, and I used to see where we were located and now that’s completely dug out and getting leveled out. And then Patty’s Inn, which was across the street and kind of a historic staple to San José — now they have containers,” he said.[aside postID=news_12068653 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/IMG_6335.jpg']“Who knows when Google Downtown West is going to be completed. But hopefully it’s while I’m still operating the restaurant and can enjoy all these visions that I saw of making this Downtown West a hopping spot, right? So, it remains to be seen when that’s gonna happen or if it happens,” Meduri said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite the lack of action, project supporters, including current and former city officials and business boosters, say they’re confident Google is still committed to the city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Congressman Sam Liccardo, who spearheaded San José’s deals with Google when he was mayor from 2015 through 2022, said the city has already gained “enormous benefit” from the tech giant’s presence and its land-buying spree, which \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/09/16/google-village-downtown-san-jose-property-value-jump-real-estate-tech/\">some estimates\u003c/a> have pegged at several hundred million dollars.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The properties the company bought have significantly increased in assessed value, boosting the tax base for the city and county. Google also donated $12.5 million to nonprofits and community-serving organizations and programs, out of a plan to eventually pour $200 million into such efforts, and is bringing in new tenants to give life to the area, Liccardo said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“A whole host of things [are] bringing people into a part of downtown where a few years ago, you could shoot a cannon down the street and not hit anybody,” Liccardo said. “You’re now starting to see activity and that will make, obviously, that part of the downtown much more attractive for future office tenants.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"mceTemp\">\u003c/div>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069848\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12069848\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-04-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-04-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-04-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-04-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The former Kearny Pattern Works and Foundry in San José on Dec. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Google, through a subcontractor, has boosted what it calls the Creekside area with the recent opening of a beer garden run by local favorite Hapa’s Brewing Company. It has also repurposed a parking lot where Patty’s Inn once stood for events centered around food trucks, including art, fitness, cultural gatherings and hockey watch parties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Preservation Action Council of San José, which pushes for historic preservation, education and appreciation in the city, is opening a rummage and reuse hub soon in a former warehouse, and has plans for a racket sport facility where Poor House Bistro once stood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liccardo said it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Google is not putting shovels in the ground for new offices in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which upended work culture and contributed to massive office space vacancies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the end of the third quarter of 2025, national vacancy rates were nearly 19%, according to\u003ca href=\"https://www.cbre.com/insights/figures/silicon-valley-office-snapshot-q3-2025\"> commercial real estate firm CBRE\u003c/a>. While the Silicon Valley office market was about 17%, in San José’s downtown core, it was 32%.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069846\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12069846\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-02-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-02-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-02-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-02-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Templo La Hermosa is boarded up and behind a chain link fence in San José on Dec. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Google has tried to do something and ran headfirst into a global pandemic. And like virtually every other entity that planned to build offices or office expansion, they put the brakes on their plan. And I expect those brakes will be in place for several years,” Liccardo said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liccardo said he thinks Google is “going to act like any landowner would at a time of great economic uncertainty,” and may simply sit on the land until it’s clear they need more office space. “And that’s certainly not now, and it’s probably not going to be next year either,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the potential expansion of the artificial intelligence-driven economy could push Google’s original development plans into reality, it’s also possible the company may need to “reimagine” uses for the land to skew more toward housing, Liccardo said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bert Weaver, a board member of the Delmas Park Neighborhood Association, representing residents whose homes abut Google’s planned village, said he thinks the company has been a good neighbor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said the company listened to input from residents and local organizations, maintains and secures the parking lots and buildings it owns, and puts on events at the Creekside area that are “very well attended.” Even if the development has stalled for now, Weaver said he’s “cautiously optimistic” the plans will eventually shape up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069857\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12069857\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-16-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-16-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-16-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-16-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sign for Creekside San José in front of the lot where the Poor House stood in San José on Dec. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I mean, I hear occasional comments from neighbors that ‘No, Google is never going to come here,’ and all that. But I really don’t feel that way. And a number of my friends, a number of leaders of our group, feel the same way, that one day they will. As business improves, things will begin to happen,” Weaver said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said the neighborhood association leaders had a meeting with a Google representative in October, where no timelines were shared, but the company “sort of tried to assuage our fears and remind us that the bad rumors are not necessarily true, but, you know, they’re still there.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At Hannah Coffee, a cafe across from SAP Center, customers are mostly neighborhood residents and people who work nearby at local businesses or for the San José Sharks, according to Andrew Harms, a manager at the shop.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Harms said that since he moved to the area about three years ago, he has heard a lot about the Google development.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069859\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12069859\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-19-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-19-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-19-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-19-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sign on a fence commemorating the Stephen’s Meat Products sign in San José on Dec. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“The privatization of any amount of space here is always, I think, a concerning thing to people, whether or not it affects their day-to-day lives, because it’ll change the landscape of the city forever, potentially,” Harms said. When the project was moving through the city approval process years ago, many residents and community organizations expressed concerns about gentrification and whether the development would benefit some while hurting others. But more jobs, housing, liveliness and gathering spaces would be a net benefit for the area, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Still, the lack of substantial progress on the plans has been noticeable, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s strange to hand the golden keys, so to speak, to Google and have them do basically nothing with the space,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jen Baker, San José’s director of economic development, who came to the city last summer from the Pacific Northwest, sees the area with fresh eyes. She expressed optimism about the potential of not only Downtown West, but the broader 250-acre Diridon Station area, where the city has envisioned millions more square feet of office space and up to 12,000 homes, including Google’s original plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069860\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12069860\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-21-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-21-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-21-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-21-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of three Victorian-era homes on W. Julian Street in San José now owned by Google that could eventually be relocated as part of the company’s development plans for the area on Dec. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“It’s really a unique and amazing site and space. How many West Coast cities have potentially developable acreage that is in downtown or downtown adjacent to really accomplish a major vision?” Baker said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pandemic’s effects on the economy and office markets have meant that projects didn’t move at the pace many were hoping for, Baker said, but she sees “an amazing canvas of opportunity” there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I realize that the timeline for people is not what was anticipated,” Baker said, “but I’m very bullish that something amazing will be realized.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“I think at some point in time in history, they plan on following through,” said Walter Wilson, a co-founder of the Minority Business Consortium and longtime civil rights advocate. His organization was part of a now-inactive group that provided input to Google about its plans for the area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was really going. And then all of a sudden it just didn’t,” Wilson said of the development momentum. “I’ve talked to some people at Google, and they say that this is a process that they’re still committed to. It’s not a matter of if, but when.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What’s clear to anyone familiar with the area is that the project has been pushed far beyond its original timeline.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The San José City Council agreed to sell Google nearly a dozen acres of land in 2018, and the company later indicated some of the first buildings could be completed as soon as 2023 or 2024.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Colorful renderings presented by the company featured an “urban destination” touting more than 7 million square feet of office space, and at least 4,000 new homes in an area in desperate need of housing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It also envisioned 500,000 square feet of mixed uses, such as retail shops, cultural and art spaces and hotels, along with 15 acres of parks and plazas. Between 2022 and 2024, the company demolished older structures, including the remnants of an old hardware store and a longtime \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/08/01/farewell-to-pattys-inn-a-san-jose-bar-with-character/\">neighborhood bar called Patty’s Inn\u003c/a> that slung beer and other beverages for nearly 90 years, to make way for what was to come.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But with the lack of any new construction following those demolition efforts, some people have lost hope for a drastically reshaped neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069845\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12069845\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-01-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-01-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-01-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-01-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sign for proposed development in front of San José Diridon Station in San José on Dec. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“To be honest, I’m not counting on it, you know?” said Jay Meduri, the owner of Poor House Bistro, a Cajun- and Italian-inspired restaurant that operated for years on the corner of Barack Obama Boulevard and San Fernando Street, before he sold the site to Google.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The company helped him relocate the restaurant to a new location in Little Italy in 2022, where he formally reopened in 2023 after operating temporarily out of food trucks and cloud kitchens. He said most of the people he used to communicate with at Google have moved on or been laid off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meduri said he has no hard feelings toward Google, but he does get a bit wistful sometimes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I have to say it’s bittersweet when I drive by there every day, and I used to see where we were located and now that’s completely dug out and getting leveled out. And then Patty’s Inn, which was across the street and kind of a historic staple to San José — now they have containers,” he said.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“Who knows when Google Downtown West is going to be completed. But hopefully it’s while I’m still operating the restaurant and can enjoy all these visions that I saw of making this Downtown West a hopping spot, right? So, it remains to be seen when that’s gonna happen or if it happens,” Meduri said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite the lack of action, project supporters, including current and former city officials and business boosters, say they’re confident Google is still committed to the city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Congressman Sam Liccardo, who spearheaded San José’s deals with Google when he was mayor from 2015 through 2022, said the city has already gained “enormous benefit” from the tech giant’s presence and its land-buying spree, which \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/09/16/google-village-downtown-san-jose-property-value-jump-real-estate-tech/\">some estimates\u003c/a> have pegged at several hundred million dollars.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The properties the company bought have significantly increased in assessed value, boosting the tax base for the city and county. Google also donated $12.5 million to nonprofits and community-serving organizations and programs, out of a plan to eventually pour $200 million into such efforts, and is bringing in new tenants to give life to the area, Liccardo said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“A whole host of things [are] bringing people into a part of downtown where a few years ago, you could shoot a cannon down the street and not hit anybody,” Liccardo said. “You’re now starting to see activity and that will make, obviously, that part of the downtown much more attractive for future office tenants.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"mceTemp\">\u003c/div>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069848\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12069848\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-04-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-04-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-04-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-04-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The former Kearny Pattern Works and Foundry in San José on Dec. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Google, through a subcontractor, has boosted what it calls the Creekside area with the recent opening of a beer garden run by local favorite Hapa’s Brewing Company. It has also repurposed a parking lot where Patty’s Inn once stood for events centered around food trucks, including art, fitness, cultural gatherings and hockey watch parties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Preservation Action Council of San José, which pushes for historic preservation, education and appreciation in the city, is opening a rummage and reuse hub soon in a former warehouse, and has plans for a racket sport facility where Poor House Bistro once stood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liccardo said it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Google is not putting shovels in the ground for new offices in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which upended work culture and contributed to massive office space vacancies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the end of the third quarter of 2025, national vacancy rates were nearly 19%, according to\u003ca href=\"https://www.cbre.com/insights/figures/silicon-valley-office-snapshot-q3-2025\"> commercial real estate firm CBRE\u003c/a>. While the Silicon Valley office market was about 17%, in San José’s downtown core, it was 32%.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069846\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12069846\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-02-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-02-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-02-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-02-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Templo La Hermosa is boarded up and behind a chain link fence in San José on Dec. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Google has tried to do something and ran headfirst into a global pandemic. And like virtually every other entity that planned to build offices or office expansion, they put the brakes on their plan. And I expect those brakes will be in place for several years,” Liccardo said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liccardo said he thinks Google is “going to act like any landowner would at a time of great economic uncertainty,” and may simply sit on the land until it’s clear they need more office space. “And that’s certainly not now, and it’s probably not going to be next year either,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the potential expansion of the artificial intelligence-driven economy could push Google’s original development plans into reality, it’s also possible the company may need to “reimagine” uses for the land to skew more toward housing, Liccardo said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bert Weaver, a board member of the Delmas Park Neighborhood Association, representing residents whose homes abut Google’s planned village, said he thinks the company has been a good neighbor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said the company listened to input from residents and local organizations, maintains and secures the parking lots and buildings it owns, and puts on events at the Creekside area that are “very well attended.” Even if the development has stalled for now, Weaver said he’s “cautiously optimistic” the plans will eventually shape up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069857\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12069857\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-16-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-16-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-16-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-16-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sign for Creekside San José in front of the lot where the Poor House stood in San José on Dec. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I mean, I hear occasional comments from neighbors that ‘No, Google is never going to come here,’ and all that. But I really don’t feel that way. And a number of my friends, a number of leaders of our group, feel the same way, that one day they will. As business improves, things will begin to happen,” Weaver said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said the neighborhood association leaders had a meeting with a Google representative in October, where no timelines were shared, but the company “sort of tried to assuage our fears and remind us that the bad rumors are not necessarily true, but, you know, they’re still there.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At Hannah Coffee, a cafe across from SAP Center, customers are mostly neighborhood residents and people who work nearby at local businesses or for the San José Sharks, according to Andrew Harms, a manager at the shop.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Harms said that since he moved to the area about three years ago, he has heard a lot about the Google development.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069859\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12069859\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-19-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-19-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-19-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-19-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sign on a fence commemorating the Stephen’s Meat Products sign in San José on Dec. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“The privatization of any amount of space here is always, I think, a concerning thing to people, whether or not it affects their day-to-day lives, because it’ll change the landscape of the city forever, potentially,” Harms said. When the project was moving through the city approval process years ago, many residents and community organizations expressed concerns about gentrification and whether the development would benefit some while hurting others. But more jobs, housing, liveliness and gathering spaces would be a net benefit for the area, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Still, the lack of substantial progress on the plans has been noticeable, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s strange to hand the golden keys, so to speak, to Google and have them do basically nothing with the space,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jen Baker, San José’s director of economic development, who came to the city last summer from the Pacific Northwest, sees the area with fresh eyes. She expressed optimism about the potential of not only Downtown West, but the broader 250-acre Diridon Station area, where the city has envisioned millions more square feet of office space and up to 12,000 homes, including Google’s original plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069860\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12069860\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-21-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-21-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-21-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/251208-DOWNTOWN-WEST-MD-21-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of three Victorian-era homes on W. 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"content": "\u003cp>Community leaders gathered Monday to celebrate the opening of a new affordable \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/housing\">housing\u003c/a> project in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-bruno\">San Bruno\u003c/a> designed specifically for adults with \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/disability\">developmental disabilities\u003c/a> — a population facing a severe shortage of stable living options in San Mateo County.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Huntington House, purchased by the Peninsula Health Care District for approximately $1.8 million, will provide long-term housing for six people. The project is a collaboration between the health care district, the nonprofit AbilityPath and the Golden Gate Regional Center, a publicly funded nonprofit. It’s one of only a few of its kind on the Peninsula, joining another cooperative home in San Mateo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bryan Neider, CEO of AbilityPath and AbilityPath Housing, said the investment demonstrates that “housing is healthcare.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The healthcare district is fulfilling the highest claim in their charter, which is addressing the unmet needs of our most vulnerable residents,” Neider said. “They know that providing a stable home reduces emergency room visits and improves mental health.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The home follows a cooperative living model where residents share communal spaces — including a kitchen, living room and a dedicated gaming or activity area — while maintaining five private bedrooms and one shared bedroom. Rent is capped at one-third of a resident’s income.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069437\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12069437 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/260112-SANBRUNOAFFORDABLEHOUSING00187_TV-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/260112-SANBRUNOAFFORDABLEHOUSING00187_TV-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/260112-SANBRUNOAFFORDABLEHOUSING00187_TV-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/260112-SANBRUNOAFFORDABLEHOUSING00187_TV-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gabi Derek, a lifelong participant of AbilityPath, speaks at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new affordable housing building in San Bruno on Jan. 12, 2026. \u003ccite>(Tâm Vũ/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The opening comes at a critical time for the Bay Area, where the cost of living often makes independence nearly impossible for those on fixed incomes. According to the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities, there are more than \u003ca href=\"https://scdd.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2020/06/People-with-IDD-in-California-Snapshot-5.27.20-ACCESSIBLE.pdf\">450,000 adults\u003c/a> with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the state, with many \u003ca href=\"http://scdd.ca.gov/ca_empl_rate/\">unemployed\u003c/a> or who earn less than 30% of the area median income.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For 51-year-old Gabrielle Dedek, who has Down syndrome and was raised in the Bay Area, the wait for independence lasted nearly her entire adult life. Dedek lived with her parents before moving into a similar affordable apartment in Palo Alto with AbilityPath’s help last year. She said the transition allowed her to stay in her community while finally having a home of her own.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I really do love my new home,” Dedek said. “I can never go back to the past. This is my future, and I’m staying and pushing to the future.”[aside postID=news_12069177 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/HJA_2939_SOTS_001-2000x1333.jpg']Reggie San Pablo, a director with AbilityPath, noted that the average rent for a studio apartment in the region often exceeds the total monthly income for adults receiving Supplemental Security Income.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said the cooperative model is a deliberate alternative to traditional apartment living, which can lead to social isolation. While the home does not provide 24-hour on-site staffing, residents receive 20 to 25 hours of weekly support through the organization’s Independent Living Skills program. This includes coaching on budgeting, meal planning, community participation and tenancy stability.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The organization also operates a dedicated employment branch that currently supports nearly 300 people in obtaining and keeping work, with jobs in tech, retail and administrative roles, helping them through the application and interview process.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Huntington House is also located only a few blocks from the San Bruno Caltrain station and SamTrans bus routes, a detail officials said was intentional to ensure residents can access jobs and community amenities independently.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Bruno Councilmember Tom Hamilton, a parent of two children with developmental disabilities, noted that while the city works hard to address the housing crisis for all families, the specific needs of people with developmental disabilities are often overlooked.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069435\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12069435\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/260112-SANBRUNOAFFORDABLEHOUSING00130_TV-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/260112-SANBRUNOAFFORDABLEHOUSING00130_TV-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/260112-SANBRUNOAFFORDABLEHOUSING00130_TV-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/260112-SANBRUNOAFFORDABLEHOUSING00130_TV-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">AbilityPath Housing opened a new affordable housing building in San Bruno on Jan. 12, 2026. \u003ccite>(Tâm Vũ/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Housing is a human right,” Hamilton said. “We work very hard to address our housing crisis, but not enough is being done in this space.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Golden Gate Regional Center and AbilityPath will manage the upcoming application process, which includes support for move-in and setting cooperative living expectations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Because of the high demand, officials expect to use a lottery system to select the six residents who will call Huntington House home. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Reggie San Pablo, a director with AbilityPath, noted that the average rent for a studio apartment in the region often exceeds the total monthly income for adults receiving Supplemental Security Income.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said the cooperative model is a deliberate alternative to traditional apartment living, which can lead to social isolation. While the home does not provide 24-hour on-site staffing, residents receive 20 to 25 hours of weekly support through the organization’s Independent Living Skills program. This includes coaching on budgeting, meal planning, community participation and tenancy stability.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The organization also operates a dedicated employment branch that currently supports nearly 300 people in obtaining and keeping work, with jobs in tech, retail and administrative roles, helping them through the application and interview process.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Huntington House is also located only a few blocks from the San Bruno Caltrain station and SamTrans bus routes, a detail officials said was intentional to ensure residents can access jobs and community amenities independently.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Bruno Councilmember Tom Hamilton, a parent of two children with developmental disabilities, noted that while the city works hard to address the housing crisis for all families, the specific needs of people with developmental disabilities are often overlooked.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12069435\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12069435\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/260112-SANBRUNOAFFORDABLEHOUSING00130_TV-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/260112-SANBRUNOAFFORDABLEHOUSING00130_TV-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/260112-SANBRUNOAFFORDABLEHOUSING00130_TV-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/260112-SANBRUNOAFFORDABLEHOUSING00130_TV-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">AbilityPath Housing opened a new affordable housing building in San Bruno on Jan. 12, 2026. \u003ccite>(Tâm Vũ/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Housing is a human right,” Hamilton said. “We work very hard to address our housing crisis, but not enough is being done in this space.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Golden Gate Regional Center and AbilityPath will manage the upcoming application process, which includes support for move-in and setting cooperative living expectations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Because of the high demand, officials expect to use a lottery system to select the six residents who will call Huntington House home. Residents are expected to move in within the next two months.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Housing [is] a crisis, not just for Silicon Valley, but for our special needs community,” said Jennifer Wagstaff-Hinton, board chair for AbilityPath. “It’s unacceptable to say, ‘I can’t solve that problem.’ Just get it done.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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HomeFirst operates overnight warming locations at sites such as the Roosevelt Community Center and the Evergreen Library. While the sites are typically referral-based, Ramos said entry requirements are relaxed during inclement weather activations.[aside postID=news_12068963 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/02/Russian-River-flooding-15_qed-1020x680.jpg']“Currently, we do have a full program with a waitlist. However, if someone comes to the door, they would not be turned away,” Ramos said. “We would work for them to ensure that they have safety and protection against the elements for the night.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ramos said larger facilities, like the Boccardo Reception Center, have 250 beds and can increase capacity during emergencies. If a specific site is full, staff coordinate transportation to other shelters within the network.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Infrastructure officials are also on alert. Liann Walborsky, with San José Water, said the utility’s operations team is prepared for potential main breaks, noting local water mains are buried deep enough to provide natural insulation. Because water moves continuously through most of the system, that flow helps prevent freezing. The county roads department said it will monitor for hazards such as black ice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>County officials are coordinating with PG&E to monitor the power grid as residents increase heater use through Friday morning. Harris encouraged residents to sign up for \u003ca href=\"https://oem.santaclaracounty.gov/prepare-4-steps/register-alerts\">AlertSCC\u003c/a> to receive ZIP code-specific emergency notifications and urged the public to avoid using open flames or stoves to heat homes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Along the coast, California State Parks rangers and lifeguards are monitoring conditions as a high surf advisory remains in effect through Friday night. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“While some people may see this and say 32 degrees is not extreme cold. For us in the Bay Area, it can be dangerous, especially for people experiencing homelessness,” Behringer said. “Infrastructure and people are not built for this here.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meteorologists are advising commuters to allow extra time on Friday morning to scrape frost off windshields and are urging residents to protect the “four Ps”: plants, pipes, people and pets. Behringer noted the hills may remain slightly warmer than valley floors because of a warm air mass aloft, but the risk of frost remains high.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The life-threatening drop in temperature has prompted Santa Clara County’s Office of Emergency Management to activate its cold weather response.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068301\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12068301 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/GettyImages-2252316412-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/GettyImages-2252316412-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/GettyImages-2252316412-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/GettyImages-2252316412-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/GettyImages-2252316412-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/GettyImages-2252316412-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A couple walks near Fort Point as the Golden Gate Bridge is covered with dense fog during cold as rainy weather, as an atmospheric river hits the San Francisco Bay Area on Dec. 20, 2025. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Charles Harris, with the county’s emergency office, said officials are working closely with public health and supportive housing departments to reach those most at risk. While the county cannot mandate that individuals move indoors, outreach teams are working to distribute survival gear to unhoused encampments through the evening.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We give out emergency blankets, we give out water, tents, tarps, blankets,” Harris said. “As a county, we can’t force people into housing, but we can meet them where they are.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The county is operating eight \u003ca href=\"https://oem.santaclaracounty.gov/disaster-preparedness/cold-weather-safety\">warming centers\u003c/a>, Harris said. In San José, the city has activated additional locations, including community rooms and libraries. The sites serve as temporary shelters during the cold weather, providing access to warm food and restrooms overnight before returning to normal public use during the day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beatriz Ramos, chief programs officer for HomeFirst, said teams are targeting specific geographic areas, including southern and western portions of San José. HomeFirst operates overnight warming locations at sites such as the Roosevelt Community Center and the Evergreen Library. While the sites are typically referral-based, Ramos said entry requirements are relaxed during inclement weather activations.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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Luckily, the Bay Area is full of stroller- and wheelchair-friendly hikes, so family and friends of all ages and abilities can get outside and start the new year on the right foot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The key to an accessible hike, said Pamela Fox, founder of \u003ca href=\"https://www.marinmommies.com/\">Marin Mommies\u003c/a>, which publishes guides for parents and families in Marin County, is that trails are wide, relatively flat, easy to navigate with a bulky stroller, set in a “spectacular setting,” and feature something for kids to do along the way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fox highlighted North Bay hikes that fit the bill, from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/walk-the-cross-marin-trail.htm\">Cross Marin Trail\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469\">Samuel P. 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Fox also mentioned the \u003ca href=\"https://www.marinmommies.com/walk-or-bike-bay-trail-hamilton-novato\">Novato section of the Bay Trail\u003c/a>, which also has a playground and viewing binoculars for wildlife watching.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you need gear to get started, check out your local library, as many lend hiking gear, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11910495/how-to-get-free-entry-to-california-state-parks-with-your-library-card\">state and local parks passes\u003c/a>, binoculars and nature guides made especially for kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068408\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/ParksCA-SanMateo-21-scaled-e1766881784540.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12068408\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/ParksCA-SanMateo-21-scaled-e1766881784540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The San Mateo County Library system loans out backpacks and other hiking gear for free to anyone with a library card. \u003ccite>(Courtesy San Mateo County Libraries)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That includes San Mateo County Libraries’ \u003ca href=\"https://smcl.org/blogs/post/library-of-things-for-the-nature-lovers/\">Library of Things\u003c/a>, said Francis Hebert, access services manager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the \u003ca href=\"https://smcl.org/blogs/post/library-of-things-for-the-nature-lovers/\">Junior Explorer Backpacks\u003c/a> — which include “anything from equipment to binoculars, a magnifying glass, even some waterproof notepads, and also guides and books,” Hebert said — the library also offers data hotspots if you’re worried about being offline.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Everything is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Items can be borrowed for one to three weeks at a time. The \u003ca href=\"https://smplibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3570319\">San Mateo City Library\u003c/a> also lends child carrier backpacks, telescopes and small first aid kits for three weeks at a time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The libraries are open to suggestions from the public, so if there’s anything you think would make hiking with little ones easier give them a shout, Hebert said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re here to offer all these services, make things as accessible as possible,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read on for more suggestions for kid friendly hikes, broken down by region:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>East Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lafayette-reservoir-loop\">\u003cstrong>Lafayette Reservoir Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Lafayette\u003c/strong>: This 3-mile paved loop circles Lafayette Reservoir and has specific hours for people on roller skates, rollerblades and scooters. The trail is smooth, about 8 feet wide and lined with benches and picnic tables.[aside postID=news_11937204 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-1536x1024.jpg']The nearby \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/lafayette-moraga\">Lafayette-Moraga Trail\u003c/a> is another accessible option, stretching 7.5 miles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>$7 per vehicle all day or $2 per hour for 2 hours maximum. The lot off Mt. Diablo Boulevard has 15 accessible spaces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/arroyo-del-valle-regional-trail\">\u003cstrong>Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Livermore\u003c/strong>: Located in \u003ca href=\"https://www.larpd.org/sycamore-grove-park\">Sycamore Grove Park\u003c/a>, this 5-mile round-trip paved trail winds through sycamore and oak trees. You can take detours to a botanical garden, picnic area and an unpaved nature loop for wildlife viewing. Along the way you’ll reach several viewpoints of the creek and even an almond orchard, olive grove and, during the holidays, a decorated Christmas tree. Be aware: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12052044/what-to-do-if-you-see-a-mountain-lion-while-hiking-in-the-bay-area\">Mountain lions\u003c/a> have been spotted in the area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Park at either the Arroyo Road or Wetmore entrances. Parking is $5, or free at nearby Independence Park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/sf-bay-trail\">\u003cstrong>Bay Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, East Bay: \u003c/strong>While the \u003ca href=\"https://mtc.ca.gov/operations/regional-trails-parks/san-francisco-bay-trail\">San Francisco Bay Trail\u003c/a> spans more than 350 miles to circle the Bay, sections in \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/bay-trail-point-pinole-and-bayview-loop\">Pinole \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/san-francisco-bay-trail-emeryville-to-richmond-inner-harbor\">Emeryville\u003c/a> are especially welcoming for kids and wheelchair users. Both offer paved trails and stunning bay and skyline views.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking\u003c/em>: For the Pinole section, park at the\u003ca href=\"https://share.google/f40H8YfldUQWwzQHh\"> Dotson Family Marsh staging area\u003c/a> and head north to Point Pinole. Parking is $5 from April through October when the kiosk is attended — and free otherwise. At the \u003ca href=\"https://sfbaywatertrail.org/trailhead/emeryville-marina/\">Emeryville Marina\u003c/a>, parking is free for four hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068412\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Lafayette-Reservoir-EMBUD-scaled-e1766882756535.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12068412\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Lafayette-Reservoir-EMBUD-scaled-e1766882756535.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hikers take a rest on a bench by Lafayette Reservoir in the East Bay. The 2.7-mile loop around the reservoir is wheelchair and stroller accessible. \u003ccite>(Courtesy East Bay Municipal Utilities District. )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you still need more East Bay ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/coyote-hills\">Coyote Hills,\u003c/a> Fremont\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/alameda-creek\">Alameda Creek Trail,\u003c/a> Fremont\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/iron-horse\">Iron Horse Trail\u003c/a>, Concord to Pleasanton\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/contra-costa-canal\">Contra Costa Canal Trail\u003c/a>, Contra Costa County\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>North Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.thingstodomarin.com/main/2019/8/13/best-flat-hikes-in-marin-old-rail-trail-in-tiburon\">\u003cstrong>Old Rail Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Tiburon\u003c/strong>: This 5.2-mile roundtrip follows Tiburon’s shoreline all the way downtown. Start at Blackie’s Pasture, and if you don’t want to head all the way (or are looking for stunning views), veer right onto San Rafael Avenue instead. Along the way, there’s even a playground and ample benches for rest.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>The lots at Blackie’s Pasture are free, but fill up on popular weekends. Overflow parking is available on Greenwood Beach Road.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marinmommies.com/scenic-wetland-walk-mcinnis-park\">\u003cstrong>McInnis Park Wetland Preserve\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Rafael: \u003c/strong>Ideal for dog walking and birdwatching, this \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mcinnis-pond-loop\">wide dirt path\u003c/a> goes for 2.4 miles past a golf course into wetlands with expansive Marin views. There’s no shade, so be sure to cover up during the sunny months. Bring your bird identification guide, as you’re sure to see your fill of waterfowl.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Parking is free near the \u003ca href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/BhiUdke8ZDAifVvP9\">McInnis Park Golf Center\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/verna-dunshee-loop\">\u003cstrong>Verna Dunshee Loop Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Mill Valley: \u003c/strong>Looking for views of the North Bay from above? Drive nearly all the way up Mt. Tam to this short 0.7-mile loop with the best vantage points. Be warned: some small sections are moderately steep, but even the drive up to the trail feels like an adventure. And at East Peak, there’s a visitor center with information and snacks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Park at East Peak, which is $8 per vehicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you still need more North Bay ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450\">Armstrong Redwoods\u003c/a>, Guerneville\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.vinetrail.org/\">Napa Valley Vine Trail\u003c/a>, Napa\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tennessee-valley-trail\">Tennessee Valley Trail\u003c/a>, Mill Valley\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>South Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lower-meadow-trail-to-farm-bypass-loop\">\u003cstrong>Rancho San Antonio Lower Meadow Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Cupertino: \u003c/strong>Make it an out-and-back or a lollipop — and keep your eyes peeled for deer and wild turkeys on this mostly paved and somewhat shaded trail running alongside \u003ca href=\"https://www.deerhollowfarm.org/\">Deer Hollow Farm\u003c/a>, a 160-year-old apple farm turned educational nonprofit. Be aware: This trail can get quite busy, and if you choose the lollipop route there is one substantial hill.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking\u003c/em>: Free, but the \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/rancho-san-antonio#parking\">parking lots fill early at this preserve.\u003c/a> You can even check \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/rsa-parking\">availability at home\u003c/a> before you leave.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11842373\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k.png\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11842373\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k.png\" alt=\"Brown, grassy hillsides under blue skies.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-800x533.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-1020x680.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Golden spaces in Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve \u003ccite>(Samuel Jacob/Flickr)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Parks-Open-Space-Golf-Division/Neighborhood-Parks/Baylands-Nature-Preserve\">\u003cstrong>Baylands Nature Preserve\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Palo Alto: \u003c/strong>A birdwatcher’s delight, this network of marshland is mostly undisturbed and contains 15 miles of mostly flat gravel trails. Families can also pop into the \u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Facility-Rentals/Nature-Interpretive-Centers/Baylands-Nature-Interpretive-Center\">Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center\u003c/a> to learn more about all the wildlife encountered on the walk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>There are several free lots, but parking can fill up quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.losgatosca.gov/907/Los-Gatos-Creek-Trail\">\u003cstrong>Los Gatos Creek Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Santa Clara County\u003c/strong>: There are multiple access points for the over 10-mile trail with benches, restrooms and routes through downtown Los Gatos and Campbell for a coffee stop. Just be aware that this is a highly trafficked trail by runners and bikers, so slower travelers should stay to the right.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Park anywhere along the trail or head to Oak Meadow Park for restrooms and a playground. Parking at the park is $6 per vehicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you still need more South Bay ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sanjose.org/listings/coyote-creek-trail\">Coyote Creek Trail\u003c/a>, San Jose\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/stanford-dish-loop-trail\">Stanford Dish Trail\u003c/a>, Stanford\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Parks-Open-Space-Golf-Division/Neighborhood-Parks/Pearson-Arastradero-Preserve\">Pearson-Arastradero Preserve\u003c/a>, Palo Alto\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Peninsula\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sawyer-camp-trail\">\u003cstrong>Sawyer Camp Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Mateo County: \u003c/strong>Running along the shoreline of the pristine Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir, you’d never know this 11-mile trail is just minutes from bustling Highway 280. It’s paved with minimal elevation gain as it winds along a nature preserve and water reservoir. There are picnic tables but no drinking fountains, so make sure to bring your own water and even lunch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Free parking at the trailhead runs out quickly, but there are ample free spots along the adjacent roadway.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11186497\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1632px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11186497\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1632\" height=\"1224\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101.jpg 1632w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-960x720.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-240x180.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-375x281.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Devil’s Slide is a paved 1.3-mile trail with benches and observation scopes over the edge of the Pacific Ocean on the former Highway 1 route. \u003ccite>(Miranda Leitsinger/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.visithalfmoonbay.org/articles/half-moon-bay-trail-guide-hiking-and-biking-coastside/\">\u003cstrong>Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Half Moon Bay: \u003c/strong>Stretching from Half Moon Bay to Moss Beach, this 11-mile segment offers spectacular cliffside coastal views and winds through Half Moon Bay’s harbor where you can grab a snack and trek out to the tidepools at \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/pillar-point-bluff\">Pillar Point\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Closer to downtown Half Moon Bay, park at the Poplar Beach lot for $10 per day or $2 per hour. Free parking is available at Princeton Harbor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/devils-slide-trail\">\u003cstrong>Devil’s Slide Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Pacifica: \u003c/strong>This 1.3-mile trail gets all the bang for your buck possible — it’s paved, features benches and observation scopes and teeters over the edge of the Pacific Ocean on the former Highway 1 route. Be aware: This is not an entirely flat trail, so make sure you’re willing to push up a small grade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>There are parking lots on either side of the tunnel that are both free, but fill up quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you still need more Peninsula ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm\">Mori Point\u003c/a>, Pacifica\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/redwood-shores-loop-trail\">Bay Trail\u003c/a>, Redwood Shores\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/purisima-creek-redwoods\">Purisima Creek\u003c/a>, Half Moon Bay\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>San Francisco\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1555/Sunset-Dunes\">\u003cstrong>Sunset Dunes\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Francisco: \u003c/strong>San Francisco’s newest car-free promenade stretches 2 miles along the former Great Highway at Ocean Beach. Fully paved and directionally separated, you can go with the flow of traffic without worry. The park is evolving, with murals and kid-friendly equipment and amenities appearing along the route.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Free street parking is available along the Lower Great Highway or in the lot near Lincoln Way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12046162\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12046162\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A waterfall at Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on June 24, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/stow-lake-and-strawberry-hill-loop\">\u003cstrong>Blue Heron Lake\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Francisco: \u003c/strong>A world away from the bustling city, this interior lake — formerly Stow Lake — is a mini oasis in the middle of Golden Gate Park where you’ll see wildlife and tourists in pedal boats. It features a wheelchair- and stroller- accessible loop, and if you’re game for some off-roading, you can tackle Strawberry Hill.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Be aware that driving through the park requires avoiding JFK Promenade, now closed to cars. Parking is free along Blue Heron Lake Drive, accessible via MLK Drive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/presidio-promenade-trail\">\u003cstrong>Presidio Promenade Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Francisco: \u003c/strong>It doesn’t get any more San Francisco than sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Presidio Promenade. The trail connects Tunnel Tops park and playground to Fort Point and the bridge itself. The entire trail is paved and easy for hikers of any age.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>From the east, you can park at the Letterman Digital Arts Center’s underground lot; from the west, use any of the many free parking areas near the bridge. Just remember: Don’t leave any valuables in your car!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you still need more San Francisco ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1538/JFK-Promenade\">JFK Promenade\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://gggp.org/san-francisco-botanical-garden/\">Botanical Gardens\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lands-end-trail\">Lands End Trail\u003c/a>, San Francisco.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg id=\"hzDownscaled\" style=\"position: absolute;top: -10000px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg id=\"hzDownscaled\" style=\"position: absolute;top: -10000px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>With the holiday season almost at its end and the weather forecast clearing in the Bay Area, you may be looking for ways to entertain out-of-town guests, especially those with kids cooped up all week long.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We get it — and we’ve got you covered. Luckily, the Bay Area is full of stroller- and wheelchair-friendly hikes, so family and friends of all ages and abilities can get outside and start the new year on the right foot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The key to an accessible hike, said Pamela Fox, founder of \u003ca href=\"https://www.marinmommies.com/\">Marin Mommies\u003c/a>, which publishes guides for parents and families in Marin County, is that trails are wide, relatively flat, easy to navigate with a bulky stroller, set in a “spectacular setting,” and feature something for kids to do along the way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fox highlighted North Bay hikes that fit the bill, from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/walk-the-cross-marin-trail.htm\">Cross Marin Trail\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469\">Samuel P. Taylor State Park\u003c/a> to the old-growth redwoods of \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm\">Muir Woods National Monument\u003c/a> and the sweeping ocean views of Mill Valley’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/tennessee_valley.htm\">Tennessee Valley.\u003c/a> The visitor center at \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pore/index.htm\">Point Reyes National Seashore\u003c/a> got a special shoutout, as did the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/outpost-playground\">Tunnel Tops playground\u003c/a> at \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/crissy-field\">Crissy Field\u003c/a> in San Francisco. Fox also mentioned the \u003ca href=\"https://www.marinmommies.com/walk-or-bike-bay-trail-hamilton-novato\">Novato section of the Bay Trail\u003c/a>, which also has a playground and viewing binoculars for wildlife watching.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you need gear to get started, check out your local library, as many lend hiking gear, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11910495/how-to-get-free-entry-to-california-state-parks-with-your-library-card\">state and local parks passes\u003c/a>, binoculars and nature guides made especially for kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068408\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/ParksCA-SanMateo-21-scaled-e1766881784540.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12068408\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/ParksCA-SanMateo-21-scaled-e1766881784540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The San Mateo County Library system loans out backpacks and other hiking gear for free to anyone with a library card. \u003ccite>(Courtesy San Mateo County Libraries)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That includes San Mateo County Libraries’ \u003ca href=\"https://smcl.org/blogs/post/library-of-things-for-the-nature-lovers/\">Library of Things\u003c/a>, said Francis Hebert, access services manager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the \u003ca href=\"https://smcl.org/blogs/post/library-of-things-for-the-nature-lovers/\">Junior Explorer Backpacks\u003c/a> — which include “anything from equipment to binoculars, a magnifying glass, even some waterproof notepads, and also guides and books,” Hebert said — the library also offers data hotspots if you’re worried about being offline.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Everything is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Items can be borrowed for one to three weeks at a time. The \u003ca href=\"https://smplibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3570319\">San Mateo City Library\u003c/a> also lends child carrier backpacks, telescopes and small first aid kits for three weeks at a time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The libraries are open to suggestions from the public, so if there’s anything you think would make hiking with little ones easier give them a shout, Hebert said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re here to offer all these services, make things as accessible as possible,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read on for more suggestions for kid friendly hikes, broken down by region:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>East Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lafayette-reservoir-loop\">\u003cstrong>Lafayette Reservoir Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Lafayette\u003c/strong>: This 3-mile paved loop circles Lafayette Reservoir and has specific hours for people on roller skates, rollerblades and scooters. The trail is smooth, about 8 feet wide and lined with benches and picnic tables.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>The nearby \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/lafayette-moraga\">Lafayette-Moraga Trail\u003c/a> is another accessible option, stretching 7.5 miles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>$7 per vehicle all day or $2 per hour for 2 hours maximum. The lot off Mt. Diablo Boulevard has 15 accessible spaces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/arroyo-del-valle-regional-trail\">\u003cstrong>Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Livermore\u003c/strong>: Located in \u003ca href=\"https://www.larpd.org/sycamore-grove-park\">Sycamore Grove Park\u003c/a>, this 5-mile round-trip paved trail winds through sycamore and oak trees. You can take detours to a botanical garden, picnic area and an unpaved nature loop for wildlife viewing. Along the way you’ll reach several viewpoints of the creek and even an almond orchard, olive grove and, during the holidays, a decorated Christmas tree. Be aware: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12052044/what-to-do-if-you-see-a-mountain-lion-while-hiking-in-the-bay-area\">Mountain lions\u003c/a> have been spotted in the area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Park at either the Arroyo Road or Wetmore entrances. Parking is $5, or free at nearby Independence Park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/sf-bay-trail\">\u003cstrong>Bay Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, East Bay: \u003c/strong>While the \u003ca href=\"https://mtc.ca.gov/operations/regional-trails-parks/san-francisco-bay-trail\">San Francisco Bay Trail\u003c/a> spans more than 350 miles to circle the Bay, sections in \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/bay-trail-point-pinole-and-bayview-loop\">Pinole \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/san-francisco-bay-trail-emeryville-to-richmond-inner-harbor\">Emeryville\u003c/a> are especially welcoming for kids and wheelchair users. Both offer paved trails and stunning bay and skyline views.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking\u003c/em>: For the Pinole section, park at the\u003ca href=\"https://share.google/f40H8YfldUQWwzQHh\"> Dotson Family Marsh staging area\u003c/a> and head north to Point Pinole. Parking is $5 from April through October when the kiosk is attended — and free otherwise. At the \u003ca href=\"https://sfbaywatertrail.org/trailhead/emeryville-marina/\">Emeryville Marina\u003c/a>, parking is free for four hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068412\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Lafayette-Reservoir-EMBUD-scaled-e1766882756535.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12068412\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Lafayette-Reservoir-EMBUD-scaled-e1766882756535.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hikers take a rest on a bench by Lafayette Reservoir in the East Bay. The 2.7-mile loop around the reservoir is wheelchair and stroller accessible. \u003ccite>(Courtesy East Bay Municipal Utilities District. )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you still need more East Bay ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/coyote-hills\">Coyote Hills,\u003c/a> Fremont\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/alameda-creek\">Alameda Creek Trail,\u003c/a> Fremont\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/iron-horse\">Iron Horse Trail\u003c/a>, Concord to Pleasanton\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/contra-costa-canal\">Contra Costa Canal Trail\u003c/a>, Contra Costa County\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>North Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.thingstodomarin.com/main/2019/8/13/best-flat-hikes-in-marin-old-rail-trail-in-tiburon\">\u003cstrong>Old Rail Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Tiburon\u003c/strong>: This 5.2-mile roundtrip follows Tiburon’s shoreline all the way downtown. Start at Blackie’s Pasture, and if you don’t want to head all the way (or are looking for stunning views), veer right onto San Rafael Avenue instead. Along the way, there’s even a playground and ample benches for rest.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>The lots at Blackie’s Pasture are free, but fill up on popular weekends. Overflow parking is available on Greenwood Beach Road.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marinmommies.com/scenic-wetland-walk-mcinnis-park\">\u003cstrong>McInnis Park Wetland Preserve\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Rafael: \u003c/strong>Ideal for dog walking and birdwatching, this \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mcinnis-pond-loop\">wide dirt path\u003c/a> goes for 2.4 miles past a golf course into wetlands with expansive Marin views. There’s no shade, so be sure to cover up during the sunny months. Bring your bird identification guide, as you’re sure to see your fill of waterfowl.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Parking is free near the \u003ca href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/BhiUdke8ZDAifVvP9\">McInnis Park Golf Center\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/verna-dunshee-loop\">\u003cstrong>Verna Dunshee Loop Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Mill Valley: \u003c/strong>Looking for views of the North Bay from above? Drive nearly all the way up Mt. Tam to this short 0.7-mile loop with the best vantage points. Be warned: some small sections are moderately steep, but even the drive up to the trail feels like an adventure. And at East Peak, there’s a visitor center with information and snacks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Park at East Peak, which is $8 per vehicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you still need more North Bay ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450\">Armstrong Redwoods\u003c/a>, Guerneville\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.vinetrail.org/\">Napa Valley Vine Trail\u003c/a>, Napa\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tennessee-valley-trail\">Tennessee Valley Trail\u003c/a>, Mill Valley\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>South Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lower-meadow-trail-to-farm-bypass-loop\">\u003cstrong>Rancho San Antonio Lower Meadow Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Cupertino: \u003c/strong>Make it an out-and-back or a lollipop — and keep your eyes peeled for deer and wild turkeys on this mostly paved and somewhat shaded trail running alongside \u003ca href=\"https://www.deerhollowfarm.org/\">Deer Hollow Farm\u003c/a>, a 160-year-old apple farm turned educational nonprofit. Be aware: This trail can get quite busy, and if you choose the lollipop route there is one substantial hill.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking\u003c/em>: Free, but the \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/rancho-san-antonio#parking\">parking lots fill early at this preserve.\u003c/a> You can even check \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/rsa-parking\">availability at home\u003c/a> before you leave.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11842373\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k.png\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11842373\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k.png\" alt=\"Brown, grassy hillsides under blue skies.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-800x533.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-1020x680.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Golden spaces in Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve \u003ccite>(Samuel Jacob/Flickr)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Parks-Open-Space-Golf-Division/Neighborhood-Parks/Baylands-Nature-Preserve\">\u003cstrong>Baylands Nature Preserve\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Palo Alto: \u003c/strong>A birdwatcher’s delight, this network of marshland is mostly undisturbed and contains 15 miles of mostly flat gravel trails. Families can also pop into the \u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Facility-Rentals/Nature-Interpretive-Centers/Baylands-Nature-Interpretive-Center\">Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center\u003c/a> to learn more about all the wildlife encountered on the walk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>There are several free lots, but parking can fill up quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.losgatosca.gov/907/Los-Gatos-Creek-Trail\">\u003cstrong>Los Gatos Creek Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Santa Clara County\u003c/strong>: There are multiple access points for the over 10-mile trail with benches, restrooms and routes through downtown Los Gatos and Campbell for a coffee stop. Just be aware that this is a highly trafficked trail by runners and bikers, so slower travelers should stay to the right.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Park anywhere along the trail or head to Oak Meadow Park for restrooms and a playground. Parking at the park is $6 per vehicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you still need more South Bay ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sanjose.org/listings/coyote-creek-trail\">Coyote Creek Trail\u003c/a>, San Jose\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/stanford-dish-loop-trail\">Stanford Dish Trail\u003c/a>, Stanford\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Parks-Open-Space-Golf-Division/Neighborhood-Parks/Pearson-Arastradero-Preserve\">Pearson-Arastradero Preserve\u003c/a>, Palo Alto\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Peninsula\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sawyer-camp-trail\">\u003cstrong>Sawyer Camp Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Mateo County: \u003c/strong>Running along the shoreline of the pristine Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir, you’d never know this 11-mile trail is just minutes from bustling Highway 280. It’s paved with minimal elevation gain as it winds along a nature preserve and water reservoir. There are picnic tables but no drinking fountains, so make sure to bring your own water and even lunch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Free parking at the trailhead runs out quickly, but there are ample free spots along the adjacent roadway.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11186497\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1632px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11186497\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1632\" height=\"1224\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101.jpg 1632w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-960x720.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-240x180.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-375x281.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Devil’s Slide is a paved 1.3-mile trail with benches and observation scopes over the edge of the Pacific Ocean on the former Highway 1 route. \u003ccite>(Miranda Leitsinger/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.visithalfmoonbay.org/articles/half-moon-bay-trail-guide-hiking-and-biking-coastside/\">\u003cstrong>Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Half Moon Bay: \u003c/strong>Stretching from Half Moon Bay to Moss Beach, this 11-mile segment offers spectacular cliffside coastal views and winds through Half Moon Bay’s harbor where you can grab a snack and trek out to the tidepools at \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/pillar-point-bluff\">Pillar Point\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Closer to downtown Half Moon Bay, park at the Poplar Beach lot for $10 per day or $2 per hour. Free parking is available at Princeton Harbor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/devils-slide-trail\">\u003cstrong>Devil’s Slide Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Pacifica: \u003c/strong>This 1.3-mile trail gets all the bang for your buck possible — it’s paved, features benches and observation scopes and teeters over the edge of the Pacific Ocean on the former Highway 1 route. Be aware: This is not an entirely flat trail, so make sure you’re willing to push up a small grade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>There are parking lots on either side of the tunnel that are both free, but fill up quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you still need more Peninsula ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm\">Mori Point\u003c/a>, Pacifica\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/redwood-shores-loop-trail\">Bay Trail\u003c/a>, Redwood Shores\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/purisima-creek-redwoods\">Purisima Creek\u003c/a>, Half Moon Bay\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>San Francisco\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1555/Sunset-Dunes\">\u003cstrong>Sunset Dunes\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Francisco: \u003c/strong>San Francisco’s newest car-free promenade stretches 2 miles along the former Great Highway at Ocean Beach. Fully paved and directionally separated, you can go with the flow of traffic without worry. 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"content": "\u003cp>One year ago, I went on a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/explainers\">New Year’s Day hike\u003c/a> at Lands End. It was cloudy, and to be honest, I didn’t really want to leave my cozy house.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But I met up with a group of friends, and as soon as I got my feet moving, I was happy to be there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It was an opportunity to start the year off socially, but also reflectively. And along the way, I found myself ruminating on the past year and gaining new clarity about my goals for 2025. For the first time in a while, I set a clear New Year’s resolution.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, I swear by this method of walking reflection.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In fact, the idea is rooted in science. Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director for the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, said going outside can open us up to awe — “when you’re in the presence of something vast and extraordinary, that defies your routine expectations about who you are and where you are and what’s going on around you.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068415\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1500px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/big-basin-courtesy-california-state-parks.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12068415\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/big-basin-courtesy-california-state-parks.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/big-basin-courtesy-california-state-parks.jpg 1500w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/big-basin-courtesy-california-state-parks-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hikers explore Big Basin Redwoods State Park, where a Jan. 1 New Years hike is planned this year. \u003ccite>(California State Parks. Photo by Brian Baer)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Nature is one of the easiest ways to elicit awe in anyone’s life,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The feeling of awe, Simon-Thomas said, creates a greater sense of belonging, connection with others and alignment with core values. Embarking on a hike with others — when the rhythm of your steps matches theirs — can strengthen that sense of closeness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Want to try this out? One chance to do so at the start of 2026 is through the California State Parks’ \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30737\">First Day Hikes\u003c/a>, a statewide effort to ring in the new year with guided hikes at parks across California on Jan. 1, including several in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ryan Forbes, a state park interpreter, said every guided hike is different. The one coming up at \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=471\">Mount Tamalpais State Park\u003c/a>, for example, will focus on local geology and forest wildlife. Others may emphasize history or mindfulness to help you reflect on the year ahead.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While state parks run guided hikes year-round, Forbes said the Jan. 1 treks are focused on “starting the new year off in a healthy way outdoors.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read on to hear from experts on what makes a good resolution and to find a New Year’s Day hike near you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12044415\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1777px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/IMG_4087_qed.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12044415\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/IMG_4087_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1777\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/IMG_4087_qed.jpg 1777w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/IMG_4087_qed-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/IMG_4087_qed-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1777px) 100vw, 1777px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mount Tamalpais rises more than 2,500 feet above San Francisco Bay, providing 360-degree views of the Bay, San Francisco, and Marin coast. \u003ccite>(Craig Miller/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Jump straight to:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#Science\">The science of resolutions\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#Tips\">Tips from the experts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#Firstday\">First Day hikes in the Bay Area\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What makes a good goal?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to learning and growing, it’s all about the reward cycle, said Gaia Molinaro, a doctoral candidate at UC Berkeley who researches neuroscience, specifically how goals affect how we learn things.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Primary” rewards include food and water and there are also “secondary” rewards, such as money. But humans, she explained, can work toward other types of rewards “even when our objectives go against our evolutionary constraints.”[aside postID=news_12066120 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/CalFreshGetty.jpg']“Think about people doing a marathon,” Molinaro said. “They’re not getting any more food or water. In fact, the opposite, they’re losing a lot of energy and even muscle in extreme cases. But the fact that they set a goal makes them value something even above and beyond those primary rewards.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Setting those types of goals is not only possible, she said, it’s actually the most difficult step.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Once we set our goal, then most of the job is done,” Molinaro said. “The hardest part is to basically reconfigure our brain to be oriented towards that goal. In the case of running a marathon, you want to pick things that are challenging enough that you’re not guaranteed to succeed, but also still feasible.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’re more likely to achieve your goal if you have a plan, she said — \u003cem>and\u003c/em> if the path to achieving it is something you enjoy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s the basis\u003ca id=\"Science\">\u003c/a> for a \u003ca href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40663621/\">study\u003c/a> conducted by Ayelet Fishbach, a social psychologist and behavioral scientist at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fishbach’s study looked at New Year’s resolutions, specifically: How likely it is that someone will achieve their goal? Following 2,000 people from New Year’s Day 2024 through November, she found that intrinsic motivation — not the importance of the goal — was the biggest driver.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That means that people who were driven by \u003cem>doing \u003c/em>their goal — such as those who genuinely enjoy running — were more likely to achieve it than those who primarily want to become a person who runs a marathon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Do you want to be the person that achieved it, or do you want to be the person that’s doing it?” Fishbach said. “Do you want to be on the other side, or do you want to engage?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re struggling with a difficult goal, she said, try to make the process as fun or desirable as possible. For example, if you’re trying to become more physically active, pick a type of exercise or activity that you actually enjoy doing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The best resolutions are those where you’re already taking a peek in December to see how you are going to do it,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055163\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055163\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Golden Gate Bridge as seen from Angel Island, California, on March 8, 2019. \u003ccite>(Sundry Photography/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The biggest surprise of her research was that the perceived importance of the goal didn’t matter at all.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead, here are the \u003ca id=\"Tips\">\u003c/a>tips she offered for good goal-setting:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Add, don’t remove\u003c/strong>: “It’s easier to be excited about eating more berries than eating fewer cookies.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Have a target\u003c/strong>: “Something that tells you what’s the number that makes it easy to monitor the goal and that increases adherence.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Accept setbacks\u003c/strong>: “Learn from setbacks and know that setbacks are likely to happen.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Build social support\u003c/strong>: “Who in your life is helping?”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Create space: \u003c/strong>“Can you arrange the other things in your life to support this one?”\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Most of all, Fishbach said, \u003cstrong>be sympathetic to your future self \u003c/strong>— and “be excited, it’s a new year.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s an opportunity to try out something new,” she added. “Be open-minded, willing to experiment, and you’ll figure it out.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>First \u003ca id=\"Firstday\">\u003c/a>Day Hikes in the Bay Area\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>A full list of First Day Hikes, all of which are held on Jan. 1, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30737\">is available on the \u003c/a>California State Parks’ website. 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