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• Cherry & Foxworthy Zanotto’s Officially Coming to WG

  Circle your calendars for March. Zanotto’s Family Market says they will replace the now-defunct Foxworthy Foods on the corner of Cherry & Foxworthy, with their new store planning to open sometime this Spring.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on November 20, 2009.

• Bird & Minnesota Zanotto’s Officially Coming to WG

  The Albertson’s at Bird & Minnesota/Alma closed in 2006, with the empty promise of a new Fresh & Easy opening there someday, after crushing Zanotto’s hopes of opening in that location. The Safeway at Almaden & Curtner departed this past January with similarly high hopes. But, alas nothing.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on November 20, 2009.

• 1421 Foxworthy Zanotto’s Officially Coming to WG

  SAN JOSE, CA – NOV. 18, 2009 – Zanotto’s Market today announced that it is bringing its unsurpassed quality and customer service to Willow Glen. The new store will open next spring on the corner of Foxworthy and Cherry (1421 Foxworthy)

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on November 20, 2009.

• Dry Creek Road & Cherry Avenue WGx Poll: Location, Location, Location

  And speaking of great streets in Willow Glen, WGx is happy to observe that the long-for-sale home on the “corner” of Dry Creek Road & Cherry Avenue appears to have finally sold. It’s been on-and-off the market since WGx first spotted it nearly 18 months ago.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on November 19, 2009.

• Minnesota east of Settle Severed Arm on Minnesota?

  Already, WGx has discovered a few garish displays, including the “Bodega Bay Inn” on (Minnesota east of Settle), and another display across the street on the Kotenberg. While these are pretty good, it should be noted that the first display uncovered by WGx was on Curtner, east of Cottle.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on October 2, 2009.

• Meridian and Willow Where Can You Find Wi-Fi in WG?

  Another list called WiFiAreas.com also seems promising – if you can navigate the ads – telling of free internet available at the Almaden Road McDonalds (confirmed by McDonald’s website) and at Yagos Gelato shop on Meridian and Willow.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on September 28, 2009.

• 1780 Hillsdale Ave. D9 Vacancy on Neighborhoods Commission

  Residents will select the new commissioner and two alternates through a caucus process scheduled for Saturday, September 26. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at Cambrian Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave. The City Council will give final approval to the selections. …

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on September 18, 2009.

• 831 Malone Road Liquor, Hardware, and History

  His journey through ignored Willow Glen began at 831 Malone Road, a hideous, rundown, boarded-up former hardware store and flooring company. The junkie looked through...

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on September 14, 2009.

• Hamilton & Meridian Liquor, Hardware, and History

  It’s not Singh’s first visit to the Glen — He’s sung the praises of Hamilton & Meridian, regaled us with stories from the Elks Club, recalled WG’s role in the tale of Cowby Poetry, and most recently highlighted the historic theaters of WG and beyond … and WGx hopes this visit isn’t his last!

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on September 14, 2009.

• Lincoln and Malone Liquor, Hardware, and History

  From that rapidly-evolving corner of WG, Singh’s “urban blight exploration junkie” visits the oddly-placed liquor store at Lincoln and Malone (mentioning some of its questionable wares, but omitting its lucky history), and several venues further nortyh on Lincoln Avenue.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on September 14, 2009.

• Lincoln Avenue near Malone Intero Storms the Castle

  The transition has begun. Effective September 1, the realty office located on Lincoln Avenue near Malone is officially part of the Intero family.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on September 2, 2009.

• Willow Street & Glen Eyrie Cleaning Up WG: WALL-E

  The event is free and open to the public, and will take place at Willow Glen’s Willow Street/Frank Bramhall Park (in the Amphitheatre Area, near Willow Street & Glen Eyrie) on Friday, August 28th from 7:00-9:30PM.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on August 25, 2009.

• Meridian just north of Hamilton Sunday Movie Night: ‘For The Bible Tells Me So’

  This weekend, the ongoing debate comes to Willow Glen, with a screening of “For the Bible Tells Me So,” Sunday, August 9, 7:00 pm at Christ The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, located on Meridian just north of Hamilton.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on August 8, 2009.

• Foxworthy and Cherry Zanotto’s Still Wants To Be In WG

  Another grocery store in the neighborhood has disappeared, as the PW super-down-sized “Foxworthy Foods” discount grocer on the corner of Foxworthy and Cherry is closing its doors — prompting the immediate (and possibly mandatory) WGNA eList speculation about the need for a new grocery store in WG.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on July 28, 2009.

• Bird & Minnesota Zanotto’s Still Wants To Be In WG

  Amidst many other options bandied about by elisters was the idea of a new Zanotto’s, fondly recalling the glory days of speculation that preceded the ongoing Fresh & Easy debacle on the corner of Bird & Minnesota.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on July 28, 2009.

• Bascom Avenue and San Carlos Street Garden Theater Among Theaters of San Jose

  ...stories of theaters that never actually happened. For example, consider the legendary southwest corner of Bascom Avenue and San Carlos Street, where one finds Time Deli, Alex’s 49er Inn and Saver’s thrift store. On...

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on June 30, 2009.

• 1505 Almaden Road Garden Theater Among Theaters of San Jose

  ...of such forgotten landmarks as the El Rancho Drive-In, which in 1950 opened at 1505 Almaden Road. Today, El Rancho Liquors at Almaden and Alma sits right across from where the drive...

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on June 30, 2009.

• 1197 Bird Avenue Where the Sidewalk Used to End

  I’m concerned about the sidewalk gap at 1197 Bird Avenue south of Willow, so I’ve contacted the city of San Jose. It turns out that there is a Sidewalk Gap program, for sidewalks that were never put in.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on June 14, 2009.

• Bird Avenue between Willow Street and Cristina Avenue Where the Sidewalk Used to End

  There is no sidewalk at 1197 Bird Avenue on the west side of Bird Avenue between Willow Street and Cristina Avenue, approximately 80 feet in length. … This house is close to many pedestrian destinations, and that sometimes the wet, muddy trail forces pedestrians out into the busy street.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on June 14, 2009.

• Lincoln & Curtner Jeremy’s Looking for Thunder

  ...even setting off robocalls (via FindToto.org)to residents who live near the corner of Lincoln & Curtner, where Thunder usually lives...

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on June 5, 2009.

• Pine & Bird Bone Marrow Drive on Saturday

  River Glen Park in San Jose (corner of Pine & Bird)

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on May 27, 2009.

• 777 Gregory Street WG Real Estate Woes: Queue the Violins

  777 Gregory Street … “Cute affordable home in Willow Glen. With very easy freeway access.” The post shows that the freeway access is equally easy via pedestrian walkway, or with a strong throwing-arm.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on May 15, 2009.

• 911 Curtner Avenue WG Real Estate Woes: Queue the Violins

  911 Curtner Avenue … “Contractor special in San Jose. Needs new… uh… everything!” This one comes with more than enough references to 9-1-1 emergency services.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on May 15, 2009.

• Malone Road and Harmil Way Demolition Completion on Malone

  For those who missed it – and judging from the parade of cars and strollers, most of you didn’t – demolition crews tore down two old homes on a long-abandoned parcel on the corner of Malone Road and Harmil Way, on the southeastern side of Willow Glen this week.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on May 14, 2009.

• Foxworthy & Meridian Is Everyone Looking for Winky! ??

  It may not be the equivalent of the toxic event that struck near Foxworthy & Meridian in February, and the search for Winky hasn’t reached the cult status of Bella the Dog, either. But it is yet another example of how evolving social media tools can impact our quality of life.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on May 13, 2009.

• 1901 Cottle Avenue Kids Clothing Drive at Bayside

  Throughout the month of May, you can bring your donations to Bayside, 1901 Cottle Avenue (across from WG high School, at Cottle & Clark Way).

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on May 5, 2009.

• 1237 Clark WG Real Estate Woes

  1237 Clark offered by Michael D. Lombardo, Intero Real Estate.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on May 4, 2009.

• 1540 Hervey WG Real Estate Woes

  1540 Hervey offered by Vince Sardi, Century 21-Alpha.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on May 4, 2009.

• 961 Nevada WG Real Estate Woes

  961 Nevada offered by Shahla Khani, Coldwell Banker.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on May 4, 2009.

• 1252 Cherry WG Real Estate Woes

  1252 Cherry offered by Nina Lopinto, Signature Properties.

  Published by Willow Glen Extra on May 4, 2009.