WHAT'S DOING IN: San Joseby JULIE LEW; JULIE LEW, WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THE TIMES ON CULTURAL TOPICS, LIVES IN FREMONT, ABOUT 20 MILES FROM SAN JOSE. April 07, 1991(read article)
Introduction to San Joseby FROMMER'SNovember 20, 2006 At first blush, San José might seem little more than a chaotic jumble of cars, buses, buildings, and people. The central downtown section of San José is an urban planner's nightmare, where once-quiet streets are now burdened by traffic in a near-constant state of gridlock. Antiquated buses spewing diesel fumes and a lack of emission controls have created a brown cloud over the San José sky. Below the cloud, the city bustles, but it's not particularly hospitable to travelers. Sidewalks are poorly maintained and claustrophobic, and street crime is a problem. Most visitors quickly seek the sanctuary of their hotel room and the first chance to escape the city. (read article)