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Cause summary
Updated 2026-03-04T22:08:54.861+00:00
1) Overview: In the past 30 days, there have been no news reports or agenda items directly linked to historic preservation. However, the Historic Landmarks Commission has continued to meet regularly, indicating ongoing oversight and potential planning related to historic preservation efforts. Specific updates or new initiatives have not been publicly documented in this period. 2) Concrete updates: - The Historic Landmarks Commission held meetings on 2026-02-18 and 2026-03-03, continuing its regular schedule. - No new agenda items related to historic preservation were publicly posted for these recent meetings. - No news coverage or public announcements about historic preservation activities have emerged in the last month. - The commission’s ongoing meetings suggest continued review or monitoring of historic sites, though no specific actions are reported. - Evidence of new projects, policy changes, or preservation efforts in this timeframe is currently lacking. 3) What to watch next: - Upcoming Historic Landmarks Commission meetings may provide new agenda items or updates on preservation projects. - Watch for public notices or news reports following commission meetings for any emerging initiatives. - Monitoring local government channels for potential policy proposals or funding related to historic preservation will be important.

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Agenda item: Historical Heritage Commission. Historical Heritage Commission is meeting Thu, Dec 17 at 6:30 AM.
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2026-12-17 • 06:30 PM
Historical Heritage Commission
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Agenda item: Historical Heritage Commission

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NewsSan José Spotlight
11/10/2026, 4:00:43 PM
Santa Clara is recognizing a piece of its history often overlooked in the city’s historic preservation efforts — the grave site of Tiburcio Vásquez, a notorious 19th-century outlaw whose legacy is intertwined with the e…
NewsKTVU FOX 2
11/7/2026, 6:03:37 PM
San Mateo County History Museum in Redwood City is celebrating its expansion. Attractions include Victoria-era horse-drawn carriages connected to Filoli Historic House and Gardens.
NewsPalo Alto Online
11/7/2026, 2:03:06 AM
The Squire House on University Avenue has stood as one of Palo Alto's most recognizable residential landmarks for more than a century. Now, the historic white-columned Roman Classic Revival mansion is on the market for …
MeetingPublic meeting summaryHistoric Landmarks Commission
11/4/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Historic Landmarks Commission's 2026-11-04 agenda is scheduled to cover Historic Resource Inventory Listing of Properties Identified in Five Wounds Urban Village Plan Update Historic..., Report from Secretary, Planning…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryHistoric Landmarks Commission
10/15/2026, 12:00:00 PM
CHRISTOPHER BURTON, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, BUILDING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) MEETING MEETING CANCELLED: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryHistoric Landmarks Commission
10/7/2026, 12:00:00 PM
HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION AGENDA Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Regular Meeting Commencing at 6:30 p.m. Hybrid Meeting City Hall Wing Wing Room 118, 119 & 120 First Floor, City Hall Wing 200 East Santa Clara Street San …
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryHistoric Landmarks Commission
10/2/2026, 12:00:00 PM
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Planning, Building and Code Enforcement PLANNING DIVISION HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION RETREAT AGENDA Friday, October 2, 2026 Commencing at 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hybrid Meeting City Hall Tower Th…
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8 archived items • 2 months
September 2026
Civic activity from this month
2 meetings • 3 news items • 5 total
MeetingMeeting summary
9/17/2026, 12:00:00 PM
CHRISTOPHER BURTON, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, BUILDING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) MEETING MEETING CANCELLED: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P…
MeetingMeeting summary
9/2/2026, 12:00:00 PM
City of San José - Meeting of Historic Landmarks Commission on 9/2/2026 at 6:30 PM Skip to main content Sign In Home Legislation Calendar San Jose Retirement Services Meeting Bodies {1} ##LOC[OK]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC…
August 2026
Civic activity from this month
2 meetings • 1 news item • 3 total
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City Council 2026-09-15 - Regular
2026-09-15
1: Submit a grant application under the California Strategic Growth Council’s Community Resilience Centers (CRC) Program for a Planning Grant for an amount up to $500,000 for planning activities to prepare the two historic buildings in
Historic Landmarks Commission
2026-11-04
5.a: Historic Resource Inventory Listing of Properties Identified in Five Wounds Urban Village Plan Update Historic Resources Survey P ROJECT M ANAGER , D ANA P EAK E DWARDS
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Regular Meeting
2026-05-12
1: Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development - Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions - Not to Exceed $2,169,952
Regular Meeting
2026-05-12
1: Grant Agreement Amendment - Tenderloin Housing Clinic, Inc. - Abigail Housing Ladder Program - Not to Exceed $15,496,140
Regular Meeting
2026-05-12
1: Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - California State Water Resources Control Board - Public Beach Safety Program Grant - $87,675
Regular Meeting
2026-05-12
1: Accept and Expend Grant - San Francisco Downtown Development Corporation - Powell Street Improvement Project - $14,500,000
Regular Meeting
2026-05-12
1: Lease Amendment - Hudson 1455 Market Street, LLC - 1455 Market Street - $14,487,462 Base Rent Second Year, Not to Exceed $10,760,600 Available Operating Budget Resolution New Business Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Real Estate, on behalf
Regular Meeting
2026-05-12
1: Cost of Living Adjustment to the Contract for Budget and Legislative Analyst Services - $3,544,900 - FY2026-2027

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