Next meeting: Thursday, Sept. 29

MWNA will meet via Zoom on Sept. 29 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.  Join us! Our main topic will be Residential Recycling Services. We’ll also share community updates, talk with local police, and meet the candidate running to represent our neighborhood on the Campbell City Council. Bring your questions, concerns and suggestions! 6:30 p.m. MWNA Updates6:45 p.m. …

Moreland West NA: Community News

There's a lot of MWNA activities to report, including the installation of two pet waste stations and a garbage can along Student Lane and Fallbrook Ave. This Pet Waste & Litter Reduction Project was made possible by a BeautifySJ grant and partnership with the Moreland School District. I've received a lot of positive feedback about these community …

Fallbrook Neighbors Meet & Greet

Residents of the 1700 block of Fallbrook Ave turnout out Saturday evening for an ice cream social organized by neighbors and the MWNA. The casual, end-of-summer event offered refreshments, music, sidewalk chalk, and a chance to meet those living next door, across the street, and down the block. Participants included families with kids, couples, individuals, …

Joint Neighborhoods Letter to City Council on El Paseo Project — Share! Write!!

A coalition of eight local neighborhoods sent the below letter today to Mayor Liccardo and the SJ City Council urging them to reject the El Paseo Mixed-Used Signature Project proposal. The City Council hearing and vote HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, June 21.  This is our last chance to speak to our representatives on the …

Open Garden at Latimer School — June 11

Tour the Latimer Garden & Outdoor Classroom Saturday, June 11 from 9-11 a.m. // Latimer School, our neighborhood TK-8 school, has a new outdoor educational space. Moreland West residents have contributed advice and many items, including native plants, succulents, terra cotta pots, worm compost bins, artwork, berry baskets and reusable plastic bags. Neighbor Ron B. built …

Meeting Recap 5/26/22

At our May meeting, we discussed issues related to neighborhood pets and learned about services provided by the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority, San Jose Animal Care & Services, and Silicon Valley Pet Project. Concomitant with the meeting was the installation of two pet waste stations, which are part of a neighborhood Pet Waste & …

El Paseo Mixed Use Signature Project: Planning Commission Hearing, May 25

It's Go Time: Send a Letter! Comment at the Hearing! The El Paseo Mixed Used Signature Project is scheduled to go before the SJ Planning Commission on May 25 and the SJ City Council on June 14.  The developer is asking for rezoning and planned development approval. The project covers 10.8 acres and is Phase 1 of plans to redevelop …

Next meeting: Thursday, May 26, 6:30-8 pm

Please join us! Our main topic will be Neighborhood Pets & Responsible Pet Ownership. We'll have speakers from the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority, San Jose Animal Care & Services, and Silicon Valley Pet Project. We’ll also share community updates, discuss the El Paseo project, and talk with San Jose & Campbell police. Bring your …

Meeting Recap 3/31/22

Our March meeting featured Santa Clara County Board Vice President Susan Ellenberg, who provided an overview of County services and discussed mental health-related issues, needs and strategies. We also learned about the importance of Civil Grand Jury service and discussed local crime and safety concerns with San Jose and Campbell Police. MWNA President Amy Cody …

Volunteers Remove 118 lbs of Trash!

Last Saturday, 42 volunteers turned out for the annual Moreland West Neighborhood Litter Pick-Up. They were joined by Santa Clara County Board Vice President Susan Ellenberg. From La Pradera Dr. to Hamilton Ave., neighbors removed broken windshield glass, bottles, plastic wrappers, cigarette butts, wire and even a stray shoe from sidewalks and streets. Thanks for …