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A rendering of a retail store at San Jose Mineta International Airport offering travel essentials. The display cases hold travel neck pillows and pre-packaged food to go.
Airports and Transportation
New concessions and retail coming to San Jose Mineta International Airport
SJC’s additional will include 12 fresh retail concepts throughout Terminal A and Terminal B.
March 18, 2025 12:08 PM
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Monica Garske
The Bank of Italy Tower from a ground view.
Development
Historic Bank of Italy Tower to convert to housing
Original plans for the Bank of Italy Tower in downtown San Jose have switched from small office renovation to housing.
January 3, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
An image of the construction of a building in San Jose, with trees and people walking.
Development
Urban Putt gears up for January launch in downtown San Jose
Urban Putt’s unique spin on minigolf will feature San Jose-specific sculptures, courses, and an event space.
December 14, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
Rendering of a six story residential building, with white and grey siding, and brown balconies and trim, along an empty street. There are trees along the street.
Development
Three new housing developments approved for San Jose
The developments will be funded primarily through Santa Clara County’s Measure A, and will create more affordable units.
December 8, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
An artist's rendering of "The Rise" project, featuring multi-story mixed-use residential and restaurant building and hundreds of people milling around in a public square, with a band performing on a stage.
Development
What’s next for Vallco Fashion Park?
The original site of Vallco mall will be converted into mixed-use retail and residential space.
December 6, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
The Burbank Theater exterior,
City
Looking for a sequel: The fate of San Jose’s abandoned movie theaters
Here’s a brief update on the history + fates of three long-abandoned San Jose movie theaters.
December 5, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A group of volunteers in "rebuilding together silicon valley" t-shirts pose behind an American Flag.
Development
Seven Trees partners with Lowes to revitalize undeveloped plot in east San Jose
The project will involve planting new trees, spreading decorative chip, and installing new sensors.
December 4, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
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
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
The corner of East Santa Clara and North Fourth streets in downtown San Jose, featuring a Chevron gas station, and office and residential complexes in the background.
Real Estate
Newly approved San Jose housing projects for November
A slate of new housing projects have been approved by San Jose’s City Council.
November 7, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
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May 16, 2025
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The exterior of Hills Training at dusk, a fitness and training center in San Jose. Through the window, you can see people working out.
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Small Business Week in San Jose: Spotlight on Hills Training
Small businesses are the heart of our community — let’s take a closer look at a fitness and kickboxing training facility in the great 408. This oughta pump you up.
May 5, 2025
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A singer and her band perform on stage at Levitt Pavilion San Jose at St. James Park. The singer's arms are stretched out toward the audience and she has a big smile on her face.
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Hear, hear: The Levitt Pavilion San Jose 2025 concert series lineup
Eight free, family-friendly concerts will rock St. James Park this summer starting on May 25 and organizers say the lineup is “a love letter to San Jose’s rich musical soul.”
May 2, 2025
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Monica Garske