Sweet Home Silicon Valley W/ Aubrie Avina

With recently passed changes to San Jose’s building height limits, we can expect to see some changes to the San Jose skyline. One of the most notable, will be a result of the San Jose Tower project, a movement to create an artistic and iconic landmark in downtown. The project itself will not be an actual light tower, the non-profit organization behind the movement will accept design from around the world, beginning in Spring, 2019.SourcesSan Jose Light Tower OrganizationCity Council approves taller buildings | Mercury NewsIn Silicon Valley, Plans for a Monument to Silicon Valley | NY TimesSam & Serg Show Pod #89

Sweet Home Silicon Valley is back, kicking off season two, and just in time for a JAM-packed weekend of mostly free activities in and around the South Bay. Starting today, the Silicon Valley has become ground zero for the College Football National Playoff Championship.From free concerts by OneRepublic and Ellie Goulding to giveaways, ESPN access, and more! All activities are in downtown San Jose, the big game will be played at Levi's Stadium!SourcesBay Area Host CommitteeCFP Foundation.orgThe Eckrich Taste of the ChampionshipCollege National Playoffs @Levi’s Stadium [tickets]

We’re talking all about the Silicon Valley summer music scene — because in case you didn’t know — there are a lot of places to hear fantastic, live (and often FREE) music. Outdoors, all summer long. Listen in for these 5 local recommendations. Links to everything mentioned on today’s show! Los Gatos Jazz on the…The post 5 places to hear live music (mostly for free). Outdoors. All summer long. appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

It’s the last Friday of the month, which means shop talk with Aubrie & Katie. In today’s episode we’re unpacking the age old question – what’s the difference between a townhouse and a condo? If you think it’s style or shared walls, you’re wrong. Links to everything mentioned on today’s show! Chicago Title Follow us…The post Condo vs. townhouse… what’s the difference? appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

Today we interview Assaf Wand, CEO and Co-Founder of Hippo Insurance, a Mountain View startup that’s disrupting the landscape of home insurance. Assaf tells Sweet Home Silicon Valley about the lightning-fast quote process and how Hippo is taking proactive measures to prepare & protect homeowners – through tech and a modern approach. Links to everything…The post 60 seconds to home insurance?! An interview w/ local startup Hippo Insurance appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

You know it’s summer when free or inexpensive outdoor activities start filling up your events feed. What better way to experience (once popular) live bands then on the sand – for FREE! Beat the heat all summer long with movies too. Listen in to learn more! Links to everything mentioned on today’s show! Santa Cruz…The post FREE music & movies on the beach… starting tonight! appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

Why is it that you can leave your house in the South Bay wearing shorts and a tee shirt, to find yourself needing a winter parka upon driving a few miles north? Living in the bay area means navigating various microclimates – in this episode we learn a little (note: a “overview” … no long…The post Silicon Valley Microclimates Explained appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

There’s a bit of a buzz surrounding San Jose’s growing urban art scene. Many outlets have covered the mural movement and there’s now an interactive map guiding you to their locations. Links to everything mentioned on today’s show! Exhibition District Empire Seven Studios Heart of the Valley Mural Map Looking for San Jose’s best murals?…The post Urban Art: San Jose’s (free) art tour, accessible day or night appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

Aubrie & Katie, the dynamic duo behind Sweet Home SV, talk about how San Jose fell from 3rd to 17th best place to live in the nation. With so MUCH building + housing going into downtown San Jose, maybe the city can make its way back to the top 10? We share the number of…The post San Jose slips from 3rd to 17th … could housing be to blame? appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

Have plans this weekend? Here are three outdoor events for you to check out! From a brand new Farmers Market in the Rose Garden to San Mateo’s annual Maker Faire and (our hometown hero) Campbell’s very own- Boogie on the Ave Music Fest. Tune in to hear when & where each event takes place! Links…The post Greater Rose Garden Farmers Market, Maker Faire & Boogie on the Ave appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

If you grew up in the San Jose Area, you may have attended a conference, dance or special event here, but most people are unfamiliar with the Hayes Mansion history. Spend a few minutes learning about this beautiful, sprawling, historic estate located in the Edenvale neighborhood of San Jose. Links to everything mentioned on today’s…The post Hayes Mansion Mystery & Moms?! Learn the backstory of this local landmark appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

SHSV looks into the true history of Cinco de Mayo and why it’s so popular here in the states — with recommendations for 3 ways to celebrate in the South Bay. Links to everything mentioned on today’s show! Cinco de Mayo History Cinco de Mayo at Santana Row Lunada Familiar at the Children’s Discovery Museum…The post Sweet Home SV Celebrates Cinco de Mayo appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

By 2020 we will be spending $400 billion a year building smart cities. So what is a smart city and do we live in one? Listen in to learn more about San Jose’s vision to provide creative, impactful technologies that transform our urban existence. Links to everything mentioned on today’s show! RealtorMag Where People Put…The post Understanding “smart cities” – is San Jose prepared to be one? appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

Bringing new meaning to the term “green” — from this weekend’s Earth Day celebrations to San Jose’s popular “4/20” significance. Sweet Home SV looks into the history of legalized Cannabis and why the city of San Jose is a California stand out since Prop 64 was passed. Learn about which activities are taking place in…The post Exploring the ‘Green Side’ of Silicon Valley – from 4/20 Friendly to Earth Day appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

Sweet Home Silicon Valley ventures over the hill to Santa Cruz almost every weekend- hear about last Sunday’s perfect sequence of events as host Aubrie explored something new in Santa Cruz. Plus, loan expert Drew Frampton of O2 Mortgage is back on the show to answer homeowner’s #1 tax question. Links to everything mentioned on…The post Sweet Home SV explores Santa Cruz appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

Sweet Home SV covers Campbell! We explore the historic downtown area, rich in local history and filled with delicious cafes and coffee shops. Learn about a few of our recommended restaurants and listen in as we talk about the tasty bites we had at Campbell’s newest eatery ‘Flights’. Links to everything mentioned on today’s show!…The post We’re scratching the surface on good eats in Campbell appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

Learn about a local Silicon Valley company’s move to the South Bay. Plus, if you’ve been following the news lately, you know the Fed just made a big announcement about interest rates earlier this week. I interview O2 Mortgage’s Drew Frampton, an expert in the world of mortgage rates who will help us better understand…The post A Bay Area tech icon’s move to the South Bay + free Easter activities this weekend! appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

Picking up where we left off last week – we’re diving deep into the history of Sunnyvale, how it got its name, all the cool stuff to do, and why one house sold for $2mil in 2 days — a new Sunnyvale record! Did you know about the new development underway? It’s called CityLine Sunnyvale,…The post CityLine Sunnyvale: a downtown development that includes new housing & more! appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

Half of the WhatUp Silicon Valley crew taste-test Nom Burger in downtown Sunnyvale, giving it the WhatUp stamp of approval. Plus, we dive into the world of smart home technology, listen in to learn about getting started with home automation. Links to everything mentioned on today’s show! NomBurger in Sunnyvale DEFINITION: Smart Home PonderosaAV.com Symphony…The post Smart home tech & Sunnyvale bites @Nom Burger appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.

2 great activities to do right away in the South Bay! It’s Sonic Runway’s last night in downtown San Jose, check out the corridor of lights that visualizes the speed of sound for FREE, tonight! Plus, what’s the backstory on that rectangular box atop Mt Umunhum? Did you know it’s now open to the public?…The post Sweet Home Silicon Valley #10 | Sonic Runway’s last night + Mt Umunhum, that rectangular cement block explained appeared first on WhatUp Silicon Valley.