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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 bottles of zero-proof alcohol laid out on a table with the mocktails beside it.
Food
10 sober-friendly places to grab a drink in San Jose
Participating in Dry January? Looking to make a lifestyle change? Simply don’t enjoy alcohol? No problem.
January 3, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Shamrock Run
City
Things to look forward to in San Jose in 2024
We’re looking forward to a lot in 2024, from celebrating big milestones to trying new restaurants + attending big events.
January 2, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Mural on the side of the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, depicting the many sides of William Price, otherwise known as Billy DeFrank. The name of the organization "Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center" is on the mural, as well as the title "Spirit of Generosity, Love, and Inclusion."
Culture
Try this: SJtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our SJtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Downtown San Jose during sunrise.
Culture
SJtoday Wrapped: The best of 2023
We’re wrapping up the year and looking back on the best of 2023.
December 21, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A photo of an outdoor courtyard full of guests eating, with a white, old-fashioned house in the background.
History
The story of the Gonzales/Peralta Adobe, the oldest structure in SJ
A small, two-room structure in the center of San Pedro Square Market tells the incredible origin story of the great 408.
December 20, 2023
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Nicole Calande
Two kids sit on Santa's lap during pictures at Christmas in the Park
Culture
Kid-friendly activities in San Jose for winter break
From theme parks to cooking classes, educational options to DIY days, check out these kid-friendly activities in San Jose.
December 20, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A paper calendar for December
Culture
Upcoming winter holidays
Have a joyous, merry, happy holiday
December 19, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A graphic that says "What would a Hallmark movie look like in San Jose?" — There's an image of Orange Sauce with the SJtoday logo, the San Jose Sharks logo, and a picture of snowman hot chocolate.
City
Answered: What a Hallmark movie based in San Jose would look like
We asked our readers what a Hallmark movie based in San Jose would look like — here are a few answers we received.
December 18, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
People walking down Paseo de San Antonio.
Culture
Walking trends in San Jose
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how San Jose compares.
December 15, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
FridaKahlo
Arts
The City of San Jose announces its 2024 Creative Ambassadors
The city’s Office of Cultural Affairs have selected 19 ambassadors since launching the program in 2019, let’s see who’s our upcoming creative ambassadors.
December 13, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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A display of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection at the MLK Library in downtown San Jose.
History
Honoring Black history in San Jose
From public artworks to cultural centers, local Black history is all around us.
February 16, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
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Remembering the legacy of Norman Y. Mineta
February 16, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Streetview of a 6 story mixed-use residential and retail space on a sunny day, with cars parked along the street.
Development
February housing development updates for San Jose
From mixed-use spaces to affordable units for students and teachers, we’re rounding up new developments coming soon to the great 408.
February 15, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
Raging Waters' reflection in Lake Cunningham.
City
Raging Waters set to reopen as soon as summer 2024
San Jose City Council is set to approve new management for the recently defunct Raging Waters theme park in east San Jose.
February 15, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Beneath a tree, an outdoor patio set, complete with fireplace and ottoman, overlooks the South Bay hills.
Travel and Outdoors
Unique places to stay in San Jose
From hideaway casitas to the Hayes Mansion, San Jose is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
February 14, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A pink-hued picture of Santa Clara Street with graphics depicting each of the five love languages; hand-holding, a gift box, a chat bubble with a heart, a clock with a heart at the center, and hands holding a heart that is half-heart, half-Earth.
Culture
Expressing your love language in San Jose
We’re looking at how you can express the five love languages around the great 408.
February 13, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
At the Santana Row arch, two people clink red wine glasses.
Restaurants
Answered: What is the most romantic restaurant in San Jose?
We asked, you answered — these swoon-worthy restaurants are sure to spark something between you and your companion.
February 13, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
Century 22 dome in San Jose with the marquee reading, "Goodbye San Jose So Long."
City
Asked: What local San Jose business would you like to see make a comeback?
What stores, restaurants, and venues would you like to see return to the great 408?
February 12, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
In a dimly lit bar, a bright orange cocktail with a chili pepper, a straw, and a green plant stand in the foreground.
Bars
Where to find the heaviest pours in San Jose
When you want to celebrate — responsibly — you go big or you go home.
February 12, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A skyline overlooking downtown San Jose, with light blue map markers dotted with dark blue hearts.
Our readers’ San Jose love stories
Romance is alive and well in San Jose. From hotel meet cutes to coffee dates, here are your local love stories.
February 9, 2024
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Gregg Aronica