Move 2 Silicon Valley

A couple of days ago I made a quick trip to Spokane, Washington, on some family business. As I'm writing this in mid-December, just short of the winter solstice (shortest day of the year), I was struck by how early the sun set and then, the following morning, how late it rose again.  It seemed like I'd "lost" an hour of ...

Locals to the San Jose area (Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County) know, and newcomers often do not, that we have mico-climates here. Our weather is mild everywhere, of course – we enjoy a “sub tropical climate” where citrus grows and palm trees thrive – but it varies a lot nonetheless. What kind of variation exists in Santa ...

People coming from out of the area to relocate to Silicon Valley might not know what to expect from the weather in the San Jose, Santa Clara County, or Silicon Valley Area.  What's it all about? In a nutshell, this is a "sub tropical" area, or a place that enjoys a "mediterranean climate" that is most heavily ...

If you're thinking of moving to the San Jose area, or Silicon Valley, you probably have a lot of questions:What's the climate like?How's the crime?Are people friendly?Is there anything fun and interesting to do?What is the local culture?Could I be happy there?How is the cost of living?Are the schools good? This blog will attempt to ...