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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
Three photos on a grid: water lanterns in dark water, a wine glass overlooking the South Bay, and lowriders at City Hall. A text overlay: "2023's Picture of the Year Finalists"
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
See your favorite 2023 photos submitted by fellow readers.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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
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 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
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Asked: Your 2024 San Jose predictions
Peer into the future and use your knowledge of our city to predict what will happen in 2024.
January 9, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A group of men work on the first broadcast radio — Charles Herrold can be seen in the doorway.
History
The world’s first ever radio show was in San Jose
From the turn of the 20th century to modern news, weather, and traffic, a San Jose radio inventor pioneered the way we enjoy entertainment over the airwaves.
January 8, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
The Mini Gourmet's bright red sign, sporting the restaurant's menu options: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Small Business
#Asked: When is Mini Gourmet reopening?
The lights are on and someone is home at this nostalgic spot, but opening details remain sparse.
January 4, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
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Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around San Jose
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around the great 408 and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
October 14, 2024
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Trevor Peters
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Sports
Tee time: 20+ golf courses in San Jose
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 24 golf courses in San Jose, CA are sure to make for a good round.
October 8, 2024
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Cat George
History Park's Pacific Hotel and Light Tower.
Weather
Flannel-ready fall forecast for San Jose, CA
Prepare for fall weather in San Jose, CA, with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 16, 2024
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Staff
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Culture
Pack up: People are moving to San Jose from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
September 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
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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
Rapper Traxamillion holds a microphone close to his mouth and wears a bright orange track jacket.
Culture
Remembering San Jose rapper + producer Traxamillion
Learn about the late San Jose-raised rapper + producer who has a lasting legacy in the great 408, the Bay Area, and the hip-hop world as a whole.
February 26, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A woman in a blue sweater and white pants performs a stretching maneuver low to the ground.
Culture
Meet the San Jose breaker vying for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Vicki Chang, also known as “La Vix,” is a professional breakdancer + member of Team USA — and hails from the great 408.
February 26, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
Two Park SJ meters in downtown.
City
How to deal with parking tickets in San Jose
Resolving parking citations in the great 408 will always be a bummer, but hopefully our guide makes it less confusing.
February 21, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A black + white Pit Bull Terrier with a purple leash stares in the camera with his tongue out.
City
Where to find adoptable pets around San Jose
Find local adoption sites, pets currently available, and information on adoption fees.
February 20, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
One car travels down four-lane street in San Jose, California that is lined by buildings. A construction crane is in the distance.
Live
The unwritten rules of San Jose
Tell us you’re from San Jose without telling us you’re from San Jose.
February 19, 2024
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Gregg Aronica