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5 local ice cream shops in San Jose, CA
We scream, you scream, we all scream for local ice cream.
July 28, 2025 11:51 AM
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SJtoday Intern
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Culture
Public work spots with WiFi in San Jose, CA
From local cafes to public hotspots, catch up on your to-do list at these work spots in San Jose with WiFi.
January 24, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
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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
Side-by-side comparison of two breakfast burritos: one bisected and showing off a smorgasboard of cheese, meat, eggs, and dripping sauce, and the other jam-packed with chorizo, salsa, and hash browns.
Food
Answered: San Jose’s favorite breakfast burritos
We asked, and you answered — here are some of our readers’ favorite spots to get breakfast burritos in San Jose.
January 18, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
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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
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
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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
Signs saying "4th St. Pizza Co." and "West Wind drive-in & public market" are interspersed with images of a Swirl from Aqui, the Great America Carousel, and an animated bottle of orange sauce with the SJtoday logo overlay a picture of the circle of palms.
City
SJtoday’s “Best of” picks for 2023
Rounding out 2023 with a list of our favorite local spots, hangouts, experiences, and drinks from all over the great 408.
December 14, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
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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Winter events happening in and around San Jose, CA
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around San Jose, CA in this seasonal guide.
November 29, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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SJ, we love you: Celebrate our city at San Jose Day 2025
Head to Emma Prusch Farm Park on Sunday, April 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., to rejoice in all of the things that make our great 408 so special.
March 24, 2025
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Take a hike: A guide to trails around San Jose
Looking for the perfect hike? This curated guide highlights tried-and-true trails in the area — plus everything you should know about them, from difficulty level to accessibility and beyond.
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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
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The wild history of Tully Road’s Chuck E. Cheese
From a toy store kingpin to the world’s first video game consoles, the Chuck E. Cheese off Tully Road has had a wild run in San Jose’s history.
March 14, 2025
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Weather
Spring 2025 weather outlook for San Jose
Prepare for spring weather in the great 408 with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
March 7, 2025
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Your guide to sports teams in San Jose
From the Sharks to the Quakes, we’re sharing all details of San Jose’s pro sports teams.
March 6, 2025
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Alyson Chuyang
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Sports
What fans need to know about Bay FC’s 2025 season in San Jose
Our city’s NWSL team returns for its second season at PayPal Park with their home opener on Saturday, March 22 and they are “Built for the Moment.”
March 3, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Small Business
We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
Join us at SJtoday in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
February 24, 2025
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Festivals
Lights, camera, action: Cinequest returns to San Jose
The 2025 edition of Silicon Valley’s annual indie film fest is from Tuesday, March 11 to Sunday, March 23.
February 21, 2025
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Monica Garske
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When you choose to support SJtoday, you’re investing in more than just a weekly newsletter — you’re investing in a stronger, more informed community.
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