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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 collage of four Craftsman-style homes in the Naglee Park neighborhood.
Real Estate
The art behind San Jose homes: Craftsman-style
Let’s visit another common architectural style in San Jose — the Craftsman home, popularized in the early 20th century.
October 31, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The front of a beige Fry's Electronics store in the evening, with store logo in red, and lights illuminating the side of the building.
Development
Tech company to lease former Frys Electronics store for storage
A new report indicates San Jose’s Supermicro will be breathing new life into an old Fry’s Electronics location on East Brokaw Rd.
October 13, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
Dan Gordon poses behind the bar with Gordon Biersch beer infront of him.
Culture
San Josean spotlight: Dan Gordon of Gordon Biersch
Let’s talk about this local legend who brought not just the highly popular Gordon Biersch Brewery to San Jose, but even more internationally loved beer.
October 6, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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Heinlenville Park opens in Japantown
October 6, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
An aerial view of downtown San Jose on a postcard.
History
San Jose decades: The 1990s
We’re turning back the clock to the 1990s in the great 408.
September 8, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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City
What’s the coolest thing made in San Jose?
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association needs your help.
August 22, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Mount Rushmore, but with the faces of Norman Y Mineta, Steve Wozniak, Cesar Chavez, and Susan Hammer on it.
City
Who should be on the Mount Rushmore of San Jose?
We asked AI bot Chat GPT who belongs on Mount Rushmore to see if it aligns with what our readers think.
July 27, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The outside of Hop & Vine on The Alameda.
Live
Neighborhood Guide: The Alameda
Explore the district “where history meets art” that boasts a 200-year history within the great 408.
July 25, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The front of a Spanish Revival-style house in Hanchett Park.
History
The history behind San Jose’s Spanish Revival homes
Explore the homes that popped up in San Jose, CA during the 20th century Revival Period.
July 18, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Two men drive through flooded waters on San Fernando Street in a vintage car.
History
San Jose decades: The 1910s
We’re traveling all the way back to the 1910s in San Jose, CA where everything from the Great Flood to the incorporation of East San Jose took place.
July 11, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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Join us at SJtoday in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
February 24, 2025
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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.
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February 19, 2025
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Recipe: Luv’s Brownies’ brownie cone
Learn how to make this delectable dessert served often at Luv’s Brownies’ pop-up truck.
February 11, 2025
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Alyson Chuyang
The exterior of The Brit Pub + Grill, which includes a red awning and a replica of a British phone booth.
Restaurants
Touchdown: Where to watch Super Bowl LIX in San Jose
From Taylor Swift-themed bingo to food + drink deals, go big or go home on game day, San Jose.
February 7, 2025
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Monica Garske
Plates, wine glasses, and a loaf of bread sit on a table at Goodtime Bar.
Play
Date night ideas for every type of San Josean
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the great 408.
February 6, 2025
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Alyson Chuyang
A capybara named Donatello sits in his new habitat at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose, CA.
Travel and Outdoors
‘Donatello’ the capybara joins San Jose’s Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
The 1-year-old capy hails from the Sacramento Zoo (oh hey, SACtoday), where he made his mark as a social media star.
January 28, 2025
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Monica Garske
Six large pizzas sit in a glass case.
Live
San Jose pizza spots you knead to know
From authentic NY slices to craft pies, your next pizza party is covered.
January 23, 2025
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Alyson Chuyang
A Lunar New Year celebration with a large crowd of people gathered around costumed lion dancers.
Culture
Local Lunar New Year celebrations around San Jose, CA
Ring in the Year of the Snake.
January 17, 2025
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Live
Your guide to San Jose’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
January 17, 2025
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