Aging in place

A nonprofit organization that maintains and repairs homes for low-income seniors and the disabled has received funding from the county to advance its mission in Cupertino and other South Bay cities.

The Santa Clara County Executive has approved funding for Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley to provide home repairs for eligible homeowners in Executive Joe Simitian’s District 5. The elderly and people with disabilities make up the majority of Rebuilding Together’s clients, but families with children and veterans also receive free home repair services.

To be eligible for benefits, homeowners must have a household income that is 80% or less of the area median income. They must demonstrate that repairs to the home are necessary. They must own the home and occupy it as their primary residence. They must live in the Rebuilding Together service area. They must also pay their mortgage, property taxes, and the park manager if the applicant lives in a mobile home.

The nonprofit hosts two rebuilding days each year, where volunteers perform repairs and maintenance on homes throughout the South Bay. For more information, visit rebuildingtogethersv.org.

Expressway upgrades

The Lawrence Expressway between Quito and Homestead Road is slated for renovation. Rehabilitation work is expected to begin late this month or early next month and last through February 2025. Work will include resurfacing asphalt, repairing damage caused by tree roots and improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists at several intersections.

This project will improve seven intersections on the Lawrence Expressway. Three intersections will have new pedestrian sensors, accessible pedestrian signals, and new traffic cameras installed. Other intersections will also have accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian sensors, new bicycle detection loops and wiring installed. The bridge crossing at Stevens Creek Boulevard will also be improved.