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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 Downtown San Jose during sunset.
Culture
Answered: San Jose, CA’s ultimate bucket list
We asked our readers + social media followers to suggest places, activities, restaurants, and more that make for a true San Josean experience.
October 14, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Dancers perform the traditional Filipino folk dance of Tinikling.
Culture
Celebrating Filipino American History Month in San Jose, CA
Let’s join in on the local celebrations of Filipino American History Month in San Jose, CA
October 14, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Three women sing on a karaoke stage, with lyrics playing on screen behind them.
Culture
Karaoke in San Jose, CA
Just a small town girl, living in a lonely world...
October 11, 2022
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Nicole Calande
"Haunted San Jose" author Elizabeth Kile portrait.
Culture
Q+A: Elizabeth Kile, author of “Haunted San Jose”
This longtime San Josean shares her process of collecting local ghost stories, the coolest person she’s met in San Jose, and more.
October 6, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A wide view of the PayPal Park soccer stadium, with a large tent on the pitch.
Food
Field to Table comes to San Jose, CA
A unique fine dining experience with local chef superstars comes to — PayPal Park?
October 5, 2022
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Nicole Calande
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Food
Go bananas over these 30+ foodie brands
October 5, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
Two pieces of pumpkin spice butter mochi on a plate with fall leaves.
Food
Seasonal fall menu items around San Jose, CA
As October commences, more local eateries + cafes are debuting seasonal menu items — here are nine spots to swing by this fall.
October 4, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Several people pose in a side plank next to boxing equipment.
Culture
Unique fitness classes in San Jose, CA
Whether you want to start working out, or shake up your normal fitness routine — we’re introducing five unique fitness classes to try out in San Jose, CA.
October 4, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Two steak tacos on a wooden board.
Food
Your ultimate Taco Tuesday itinerary in San Jose, CA
We’ve planned a full day dedicated to local taco spots in San Jose, CA.
September 30, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
City Editor Alyson poses in front of her childhood home decorated with a large Mickey-shaped pumpkin.
Real Estate
Asked: Show us your Halloween-themed house in San Jose, CA
It’s spooky season — and we want to see the best Halloween-decorations on the block.
September 30, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
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A mural on the outside of a McDonald's drive-thru.
Arts
New mural unveiled at East San Jose McDonald’s
A McDonald’s on Story Road recently got a makeover from a local artist as part of the fast food chain’s intiative, “Ritmo y Color.”
August 3, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown San Jose.
Theater
It’s showtime: Current and upcoming theater productions
Look forward to these seven shows you can catch this season at several downtown San Jose theaters.
August 3, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A picture of Pacific Hotel with "Italian Family Festa San Jose" superimposed.
City
41st Italian Family Festa returns to History Park
Get ready for all the delicious Italian fare, cooking demonstrations, grape-stomping, and sword fighting that will go down in History Park, Saturday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.
August 1, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A large platter of barbecued meats and sides.
Food
Meat, smoke, and sauce: A guide to local San Jose barbecue spots
Explore San Jose’s lit barbecue scene.
August 1, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Mount Rushmore, but with the faces of Norman Y Mineta, Steve Wozniak, Cesar Chavez, and Susan Hammer on it.
City
Who should be on the Mount Rushmore of San Jose?
We asked AI bot Chat GPT who belongs on Mount Rushmore to see if it aligns with what our readers think.
July 27, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The outside of Hop & Vine on The Alameda.
Live
Neighborhood Guide: The Alameda
Explore the district “where history meets art” that boasts a 200-year history within the great 408.
July 25, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A shark mascot skating on ice carrying a San Jose Sharks flag.
Sports
The San Jose Sharks announce their 2023-24 season schedule
Check out the San Jose Sharks’ upcoming season schedule and promotional nights they’re holding at the Tank.
July 25, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The "Fire Ball" amusement park ride with fireworks exploding in the backyard.
Festivals
A guide to the 2023 Santa Clara County Fair
Here’s what you can expect at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds from Wednesday, July 26. to Sunday, Aug. 6.
July 21, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Three images of past The 4UNT participants in different challenges.
City
4UNT: San Jose’s digital scavenger hunt
See how you can participate in this week-long, digital scavenger hunt that takes you all around San Jose, Saturday, Oct. 28-Sunday, Nov. 5.
July 20, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Side-by-side images of the Santa Clara County clerk's building and San Jose City Hall.
Government
Local Government 101: The difference between city and county services
Learn about where you can go for specific services between the city of San Jose and the county of Santa Clara.
July 20, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang