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The history of History San José in San Jose
Let’s explore how this important local organization came to be and what it does for the great 408.
June 06, 2025 08:15 AM
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Staff
Old cameras on display at a vendor booth at a Pop-Up SJ event.
Retail
Happy Hauling: Flea markets, co-ops, vintage, and resale shops in San Jose
Here’s the deal — the flea market and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the great 408.
October 31, 2023
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Monica Garske
An old picture from the 1960s-1970s of the flea market.
City
Answered: San Jose Flea Market redevelopment
SJtoday readers + followers weighed in on the city’s plans of turning the San Jose’s historic flea market, or “La Pulga,” into a mixed-use urban center.
October 31, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
The "Welcome to San Jose" sign at the Garden at the Flea.
City
The future of San Jose’s historic flea market
New 2023 proposals suggest that the flea market could become housing instead of office space, as originally planned in 2021.
October 26, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A collage of the four pumpkin initiative finalists.
Culture
See the winning pumpkin in our SJtoday 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Your votes are in for your favorite pumpkin
October 26, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
The front entrance of the Signia by Hilton Hotel in downtown San Jose.
Real Estate
San Jose hotel tower sale greenlit for SJSU student housing
San Jose city council unanimously approved the sale of the Signia by Hilton hotel to San Jose State University for student housing.
October 19, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
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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Food
Last Call: Willow Glen’s first woman-owned brewery to close
S27 Alehouse and Brewery will tap their final kegs by the end of October 2023.
October 12, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
Dan Gordon poses behind the bar with Gordon Biersch beer infront of him.
Culture
San Josean spotlight: Dan Gordon of Gordon Biersch
Let’s talk about this local legend who brought not just the highly popular Gordon Biersch Brewery to San Jose, but even more internationally loved beer.
October 6, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Four carved pumpkins sit next to each other on a deck,
Culture
Try this: SJtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Two people hold steins of beer out while dressed in Oktoberfest gear.
Bars
5 Oktoberfest 2023 celebrations in San Jose
Grab your stein and put on your lederhosen to celebrate Oktoberfest at these five events in San Jose.
September 28, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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A BART train at the Berryessa train station.
Airports and Transportation
San Jose’s transit projects: What’s the status?
We’re breaking down three major transit projects in San Jose + California as a whole.
January 21, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
The Shoreline Ampitheatre marquee displaying "Ne-Yo w/ Mario / Pleasure P" at night.
Music
South Bay concerts we’re excited to see in 2024
These shows prove that San Jose is a great city for live music, and they’re just a sample of the shows coming this year.
January 19, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A GIF showing Jonathan Sahoo looking at a gigantic birria taco.
Food
Four San Jose spots with larger-than-life dishes
Go big or go home with these gigantic foods found around San Jose.
January 19, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Side-by-side comparison of two breakfast burritos: one bisected and showing off a smorgasboard of cheese, meat, eggs, and dripping sauce, and the other jam-packed with chorizo, salsa, and hash browns.
Food
Answered: San Jose’s favorite breakfast burritos
We asked, and you answered — here are some of our readers’ favorite spots to get breakfast burritos in San Jose.
January 18, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
The 30-foot tall statue of Chuck E Cheese sitting on a purple block, seen from ground level, with a man looking impressed in the bottom corner of the screen. The man is wearing a hat with the NASA symbol.
City
Honest reviews of San Jose’s iconic statues
From historical events, to creative interpretations of cultural creatures, San Jose’s statue game is on point.
January 18, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A heap of tomatoes and vegetation in a dark brown wooden bin outside.
Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in San Jose
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
January 17, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Hit the Road: A foodie foray to Sonoma and Napa counties
January 16, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A white dog with black markings sits happily on a sunny patch of grass near a trail, tongue out.
Parks and Recreation
Dog-friendly businesses + places guide for San Jose
Explore these dog-friendly businesses and places in San Jose that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
January 16, 2024
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Ashlea Hearn
Two red cars driving down the street in the background, with a "Speed Limit: 25" sign in the foreground.
Government
Answered: Your thoughts on San Jose’s speeding cameras
From those in favor to those opposed, here’s what you had to say about the new speeding camera pilot program in San Jose.
January 12, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A collage of different San Jose foods surrounding an iPhone showing Keith Lee eating.
Food
Answered: What local restaurants should internet food critic Keith Lee try?
TikTok and internet food critic Keith Lee announced that he’d be visiting the Bay Area, and we asked for your suggestions on what local eateries he should try. Here’s what you said.
January 11, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang