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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
A skyline shot of San Jose.
Culture
An 18-year-old’s guide to fun in San Jose, CA
So you think there’s nothing to do in San Jose for an 18-year-old? Think again.
June 6, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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History
Winchester Mystery House announces 100-year anniversary events
Celebrate the famous Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, CA, as it celebrates 100 years since opening its doors to tours on June 30, 1923.
June 2, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A picture of a man in a small sail boat with a large steamboat in the background.
History
What are historic resource surveys?
We break down the significance of San Jose, CA’s historic resource surveys and its overall contribution to historic preservation in the great 408.
June 2, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Three photos taken of The Alameda, a plane between Downtown San Jose buildings, and Mt. Lick Observatory.
Culture
Going behind the lens: Three local San Jose photographers talk their favorite shots
Meet three local photographers who have spent their time documenting the beauty within San Jose, CA and hear their advice for beginner photographers.
May 26, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A picture of a banh mi, spring rolls, and bun bo hue superimposed on an image of the Little Saigon Shopping Center.
Food
Santa Clara County boasts highest share of Vietnamese restaurants in the US
We’re diving into the numbers behind how Santa Clara County ousted Orange County for the highest number of Vietnamese restaurants in one region.
May 25, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A black and white photo of crowds walking the streets of downtown San Jose.
History
San Jose decades: The 1950s
We’re turning back time and peering into the great 408 during the 1950s.
May 23, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Side-by-side photos of LeYou Ethiopian (left) and Petiscos (right) dishes.
Restaurants
Michelin Guide recognizes two San Jose restaurants as “new discoveries”
In May 2023, two San Jose eateries — LeYou Ethiopian and Petiscos — were honored as the Michelin Guide’s “new discoveries” ahead of its annual Bib Gourmands and Stars announcement released later this year.
May 18, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A set of clasped hands with a rainbow ribbon wrapped around one in the forefront.
City
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A view of Post Street with Splash Nightclub in the front.
City
Urban Vibrancy Institute to host downtown San Jose block party
Join the festivities on Thursday, May 18, 5:30 p.m., with 30+ participating businesses, live music, art, and more in downtown San Jose, CA.
May 16, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A hand holding a pork bun.
Food
Local South Bay food influencers to follow
Meet four prominent South Bay food influencers who explore the Bay Area’s unique food culture scene.
May 16, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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A holiday light display in Willow Glen: a brightly lit two-story home, with a white star over the doorway, "Merry Christmas" in red lights, white light deer, a white light angel, multi-colored light gifts, and a brightly lit dancefloor.
City
Which San Jose neighborhood has the best holiday light display?
Holiday lights are serious business in some neighborhoods in San Jose. We take a look at some of the brightest, most colorful holiday displays around town.
December 12, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A collage of the Five Wounds Portuguese National Parish, San Jose City Hall, and the San Jose Museum of Art juxtaposed on a blue background of street map lines.
City
San Jose’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
December 12, 2023
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Travis Meier
The exterior of the Iguanas Restaurant in downtown San Jose.
Food
Train like Joey Chestnut: 3 local food challenges
Prove that you’re the ultimate eater by trying these three local food challenges.
December 11, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A colorful mural on a green and white backdrop, saying "Maligayang Pasko" surrounded by parol, which are Philippine ornamental lanterns, along with star imagery to celebrate the holiday season.
San Jose muralists add local color to Christmas in the Park
Muralists from non-profit Local Color collaborated with Christmas in the Park to bring new life to the north corner of the event.
December 8, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
Rendering of a six story residential building, with white and grey siding, and brown balconies and trim, along an empty street. There are trees along the street.
Development
Three new housing developments approved for San Jose
The developments will be funded primarily through Santa Clara County’s Measure A, and will create more affordable units.
December 8, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
Santana Row lit up with Christmas lights.
City
Setting the scene: What if a Hallmark holiday movie was filmed in San Jose?
Take our survey to help us craft the perfect Hallmark movie based in San Jose, California.
December 7, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A HomeFirst Services volunteer group helping pack boxes into a truck.
City
Local organizations that help people experiencing homelessness in San Jose, CA
Find out where you can lend a helping hand to those experiencing homelessness in San Jose, CA.
December 7, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
An artist's rendering of "The Rise" project, featuring multi-story mixed-use residential and restaurant building and hundreds of people milling around in a public square, with a band performing on a stage.
Development
What’s next for Vallco Fashion Park?
The original site of Vallco mall will be converted into mixed-use retail and residential space.
December 6, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
The Burbank Theater exterior,
City
Looking for a sequel: The fate of San Jose’s abandoned movie theaters
Here’s a brief update on the history + fates of three long-abandoned San Jose movie theaters.
December 5, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
An empty box with blue question marks coming out of it juxtaposed on a skyline image of San Jose.
Culture
What would you put in a San Jose care package?
We’re seeking your suggestions for the ultimate San Jose supply drop.
December 5, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang