Weather

• 75º | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain

Sports

• Yesterday, it was announced that Mike Grier would be taking over as the Sharks’ new GM, becoming the first-ever Black general manager in the NHL. Mike had a 14-season career on the ice, including a three-year run with the Sharks. Welcome back to the Shark Tank, Mike. 🏒 (Bleacher Report)

Open

• Say aloha to Pono Hawaiian Grill, a Santa Cruz-based restaurant making its San Jose brick-and-mortar debut at 86 N. Market St. (replacing Gotta Eatta Pita). The business opened about a week ago + is now accepting delivery and takeout orders. 🌺
• It’s official — Morton’s has made the move from Park Ave. into its new location at 170 S. Market St. The high-end steakhouse is perfect for special occasions — City Editor Nicole recommends the filet mignon + paired with the 1682 Whiskey Experience. 🥩

Ranked

• Looks like we’re at the top of our class… Two San Jose high schools ranked within the top 10 in California in preparing students for college. Lynbrook High School ranked No. 5 among public schools + The Harker School ranked No. 6 among private schools. 🏫 (KRON 4)

Development

• You know what they say about making plans… The Stevens Creek Promenade development is getting some tweaks. Initially approved in 2019, new housing demands + COVID-19 changes have pushed the project to remove its planned offices, double the affordable units + add a 250-room hotel. The changes are currently in the final stages of city approval. 🏗️ (The Mercury News)

Announced

• The Downtown Farmer’s Market is getting even bigger. The market announced that July will see the addition of several new vendors thanks to a partnership with the Culture Night Market. This will culminate in a huge Culture Night Market “take-over” event on Wed., Aug. 31. Two great markets in one? Amazing.

Jobs

• The Mineta Airport is hosting a job fair on Thurs., July 14 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The fair is focusing on roles at the many concession businesses + restaurants along SJC’s terminals. Employees are offered competitive wages, benefits, free VTA passes, bonuses, and discounts. 💼

Outdoors

• Yesterday, San Jose officials broke ground on Newbury Park in the N. King Rd. + Dobbin Dr. area, which is transitioning from industrial to residential use. The park will include a turf area, picnic tables, benches, and a play area for children aged 5-12. 🌳 (NBC Bay Area)

Art

• San Jose art nonprofit, Local Color, is celebrating its seven-year anniversary Sun., July 17 at Original Gravity. Over the last several years, the organization has become well known for commissioning dozens of murals around town. Profits from its Pints for Paints celebration will go towards local artists + arts programs. 🎉