West Valley College track demolition and wellness center
Summary
Residents are upset the college district is demolishing a 50-year-old track to build a major wellness center with Measure W bond funds, and want environmental testing made public before more site disturbance.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project uses roughly $125 million in Measure W bond funds.
Future students and users of the wellness center.
Neighbors and track users say they lose a recreational facility and face unexamined environmental risks.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 2, 2026
West Valley College fenced off and began demolishing the 50-year-old community track. Residents want the city to enforce a 2004 agreement and demand release of environmental testing data; the city attorney is reviewing legal options including possible litigation.
City Council - Aug 19, 2026
Residents are upset the college district is demolishing a 50-year-old track to build a major wellness center with Measure W bond funds, and want environmental testing made public before more site disturbance.
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