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Nicole Calande

City Editor

Nicole was born and raised in San Jose, CA, graduated from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR, and is now completing an MFA at SJSU. She has previously worked in book publishing + marketing, and once was a tour guide at the Winchester Mystery House. In her free time, she enjoys local trivia nights, farmers markets, and hiking at Alum Rock Park + beyond.

San Jose Museum of Art from a drone perspective.
Live
25 interesting facts about San Jose
We’re bringing you 25 fun facts about the Capitol of Silicon Valley, so you’ll want to quiz yourself whether you’re a trivia fiend or local enthusiast.
August 6, 2025
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Nicole Calande
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Sip, snack, and save: A guide to happy hour deals in San Jose
Hit the town and enjoy a discounted drink at one of these cheers-worthy happy hours in the great 408.
July 10, 2025
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Food
8 unique cafes in San Jose
Whether you’re looking for impressive latte art or a late-night caffeine fix, these are eight of the most unique cafes in the Valley of the Heart’s Delight.
May 16, 2025
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Nicole Calande
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Take a hike: A guide to trails around San Jose
Looking for the perfect hike? This curated guide highlights tried-and-true trails in the area — plus everything you should know about them, from difficulty level to accessibility and beyond.
March 20, 2025
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Trevor Peters
The interior of a bookstore with wall-length bookshelves overflowing with books.
Arts
Books written by authors with ties to San Jose
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in San Jose.
January 2, 2025
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Nicole Calande
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Culture
Where to make friends in San Jose
Here’s your guide to social clubs, public events, and more local ways to make pals in the great 408.
August 22, 2024
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Nicole Calande
A pink-hued picture of Santa Clara Street with graphics depicting each of the five love languages; hand-holding, a gift box, a chat bubble with a heart, a clock with a heart at the center, and hands holding a heart that is half-heart, half-Earth.
Culture
Expressing your love language in San Jose
We’re looking at how you can express the five love languages around the great 408.
February 13, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A photo of an outdoor courtyard full of guests eating, with a white, old-fashioned house in the background.
History
The story of the Gonzales/Peralta Adobe, the oldest structure in SJ
A small, two-room structure in the center of San Pedro Square Market tells the incredible origin story of the great 408.
December 20, 2023
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Nicole Calande
A women dressed in Día de Los Muertos attire, stands in front of San Jose Museum of Art.
Culture
Dia de los Muertos in San Jose
Explore the Day of the Dead festivals + events happening around town.
October 17, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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