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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 photo of Greenlee's Bakery bread, a Michelada cup, a taco, a torta, a Peter's Bakery burnt almond cake, and a bottle of Hennessy coming out of a cardboard box.
Culture
#Answered: Your San Jose care package picks
Let’s see what you decided to pack your San Jose-themed care package with.
December 13, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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
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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
Two kids sit on Santa's lap during pictures at Christmas in the Park
Culture
Play Santa this year by donating to local toy drives
See where you can drop off new and unwrapped gifts at local donation spots or holiday events hosting toy drives.
December 1, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A watercolor patterned present image with blue florals.
Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Alyson and Gregg are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Two people pose and create a heart with their hands at the 2018 Silicon Valley Pride Festival.
Culture
Dive into San Jose’s 2023 Municipal Equality Index score
Why San Jose scored 100 out of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
November 29, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The childrens section of Santa Clara Library, featuring a frog prince, children's books, and a giant plush Clifford The Big Red Dog.
Education
Santa Clara Library’s “Dial-a-Story” program brings the library to your child
What started as a pandemic-era program to help children stay connected to reading has continued to thrive for South Bay children.
November 28, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A San Jose mural on the side of an overpass depicting an elderly woman reclining in a chair, and a young person playing the flute.
Culture
What are “blue zones,” and could San Jose become one?
Specific regions around the world known as “blue zones” are defined by their higher-than-average population of people over the age of 100.
November 28, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
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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
The Google "G" logo sits on top of a skyline view of downtown San Jose from I-280.
Development
Google says its downtown San Jose development will proceed
A brief history on Google’s Downtown West Project, and a rundown on the latest update.
February 9, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A large group of people wearing mostly red in a dimly lit event space cheer on the 49ers game playing on a large screen projector.
Culture
Where to watch the Super Bowl in the San Jose
From bars to markets to mini golf, here’s 15+ places to stay faithful to the Bay with Super Bowl watch parties in San Jose.
February 7, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
An overhead map of the BART extension project, showing the Berryessa/North San Jose Station, connected with a line to 28th Street/Little Portugal Station, which is connected by a line to Downtown San Jose Station, which connects to Diridon Station, which connects to Santa Clara Station.
Answered: What our readers think of the downtown BART extension
Phase II of the BART extension would connect the Berryessa Station to downtown, looping through neighborhoods, and end service in Santa Clara.
February 7, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A wooden bridge among trees and shrubbery.
Parks and Recreation
Stevens Creek County Park celebrates 100 years
The first + oldest park in Santa Clara County turned 100 years old this year, with its original opening date of January 24, 1924.
February 6, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Two Primary Election voter guides infront of San Jose City Hall.
City
Your guide to voting in the 2024 primary election in Santa Clara County
See what’s on the ballot, when + how to vote, and important information for Election Day in the great 408.
February 6, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A small car and a police car are parked on a rainy, wet street as hail bombards the road.
City
How to prep for storms in San Jose
Make sure you have everything you need.
February 5, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A BART train at the Berryessa train station.
Development
What is happening with BART’s expansion into San Jose?
The project’s second phase would extend BART from Berryessa into downtown San Jose, ending service in Santa Clara.
February 1, 2024
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Gregg Aronica