When it comes to iconic San Jose joints, Vahl’s in Alviso sits pretty high on a very short list.

Knocking down a bungalow and building a new home was a leap of faith for one plucky couple. Tour this contemporary rural new build in Lancashire with stunning views.

A big problem with all this is that taxpayers don’t learn of such expenditures until after the fact, and often after the Herald does some digging and puts in FOIA requests. It’s par for the course in ...