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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
The "Arch of Dignity" public art on San Jose State University's campus.
History
A tour of Cesar Chavez’s legacy throughout San Jose, CA
Take a look at four historic landmarks in San Jose, CA that trace back to the roots of the famed labor rights leader and activist.
March 30, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A collage of three different drinks at different bars with superimposed images of zodiac symbols.
Food
The zodiac signs as San Jose bars
See which San Jose, CA bar you should hop to next based on your zodiac sign.
March 28, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Downtown San Jose during sunrise.
History
This day in history: San Jose, CA’s incorporation
On March 27, 1850, the first California legislature incorporated San Jose as an official city. Let’s take a look at the significance of this date.
March 24, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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Dayten Rose
a woman holds up a bag with a dog sits next to her
Sponsored
Meet the South Bay mom changing the recycling game
Karen Noryko wants to bring the grassroots recycling start-up, Ridwell, to the Bay Area.
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The exterior of Coterie Winery in downtown San Jose.
Food
8 wineries in and around San Jose, CA
Support local South Bay wineries and vineyards with a few glasses of wine — not too shabby of a task.
March 17, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
An aerial view of Downtown San Jose in the 1980s.
History
San Jose decades: The 1980s
From the founding of Adobe to the opening of the Fairmont Hotel, there was no shortage of historical moments in San Jose, CA within the dazzling decade of the 1980s.
March 14, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A woman looks at a man who is playing a guitar.
Culture
Upcoming spring theater productions in San Jose, CA
Look forward to these 7 shows you can catch this spring at several Downtown San Jose theaters.
March 7, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The exterior of the Littlest Little Italy food hall showing the names of different merchants inside.
Food
Littlest Little Italy in Downtown San Jose brings a 5-in-1 food hall
The former Enoteca La Storia in Little Italy, San Jose, CA has been transformed into an Italian cuisine food hall.
March 7, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A worn white ball with curved stitching like a baseball lies on a pitch of sunny grass.
Sports
Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in San Jose, CA
We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.
March 7, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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A bar with various holiday lights and decorations, including a blow-up snowman and Snoopy.
Culture
Gin-gle all the way to these holiday pop-up bars
These festive pop-up bars will help get you in the holiday spirit.
November 22, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A rendering of BART's phase 2 in downtown San Jose, featuring tunnels beneath the Lacey Bryant mural on San Carlos Street.
City
Answered: What would you name the VTA tunnel boring machine?
From proper punny names to the downright bizarre, VTA’s tunnel boring machine is connecting more than just BART to Santa Clara.
November 21, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
An SJC terminal full of travelers.
Travel and Outdoors
San Jose Mineta International Airport is offering festive live music for busy holiday travelers
From holiday decorations to live music, San Jose Mineta International Airport is pulling out all the stops to ease the stress of travel for the holidays.
November 20, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A plate of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce from Left Bank Brasserie.
Food
Where to get Thanksgiving dinner in San Jose
Enjoy a seasonal meal made locally without all the cooking.
November 17, 2023
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Trevor Peters
Thanksgiving turkey being cut on the dinner table.
Nonprofits
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in San Jose
Enjoy a seasonal meal in San Jose, no matter your circumstances.
November 16, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
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Holiday savings just for you
This holiday season shop unique gifts from our small business partners.
November 15, 2023
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Staff
A golden eagle soars through the sky.
Travel and Outdoors
Raptor migration season in Santa Clara Valley
Keep an eye out for these birds of prey while outdoors in Santa Clara Valley.
November 15, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The skyline of the city of San Jose taken from over the east hills.
Development
Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
November 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
The front of a big beige Fry's Electronics building. The store's logo is red, sitting in the middle of a dark green waveform. The doors are open, and it appears lively.
History
Answered: Your memories of Fry’s Electronics
Fry’s Electronics, the quirky, now-defunct big-box retailer finds new life in the hearts and memories of SJtoday readers + followers.
November 14, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
Voluntary Hazing, a Ska Band, does various poses with their instruments in a San Jose garage.
Arts
5 minute pitch: San Jose’s emo ska band Voluntary Hazing
San Jose’s premiere ska/emo group Voluntary Hazing discusses their favorite things to do in San Jose, the best venues, and where to find their favorite tacos.
November 14, 2023
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Gregg Aronica