History

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 06:18 PM
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Nicole Calande
San Jose Museum of Art from a drone perspective.
Live
20 interesting facts about San Jose, CA
We’re bringing you some fun facts about San Jose and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give these a try.
February 19, 2024
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Nicole Calande
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
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
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
The exterior of Original Joe's.
History
San Jose’s oldest family-owned businesses
Let’s take a look at some of the oldest established restaurants, stores, and more in San Jose, CA
February 9, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
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
A black-and-white photo of a San Jose Fire Department firetruck dating back to 1880-1910.
History
San Jose Fire Department celebrates 170th anniversary
Learn how you can celebrate our local fire department’s exciting milestone.
January 25, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A black-and-white photo showing aviator John Montgomery on one of his early experimental flights off Montgomery Hill southeast of San Jose.
History
Who was John J. Montgomery?
From his humble, Bay Area roots to an nationally renowned aviation pioneer, we chart the course through the life and legacy of John J. Montgomery.
January 23, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
The 30-foot tall statue of Chuck E Cheese sitting on a purple block, seen from ground level, with a man looking impressed in the bottom corner of the screen. The man is wearing a hat with the NASA symbol.
City
Honest reviews of San Jose’s iconic statues
From historical events, to creative interpretations of cultural creatures, San Jose’s statue game is on point.
January 18, 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
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Local Lunar New Year celebrations around San Jose, CA
Ring in the Year of the Dragon.
February 15, 2024
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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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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.
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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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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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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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