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Let’s explore how this important local organization came to be and what it does for the great 408.
Did you know that The Ritz in downtown San Jose’s SoFA District was once an X-rated theater? And also an alternative music dance club with “secret gay nights?”
Celebrate the famous Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, CA, as it celebrates 100 years since opening its doors to tours on June 30, 1923.
We break down the significance of San Jose, CA’s historic resource surveys and its overall contribution to historic preservation in the great 408.
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
We’re turning back time and peering into the great 408 during the 1950s.
Plans are floating around San Jose City Council about reimagining Plaza de Cesar Chavez and incorporating the “Breeze of Innovation” sculpture within it.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Print Shop’s debut with History San José and the San Jose Printers’ Guild on April 29, 2023.
The legendary judo coach will celebrate his 103rd birthday on Saturday, April 1, and we’re providing you a brief look at this centenarian’s life and legacy in San Jose, CA.
Take a look at four historic landmarks in San Jose, CA that trace back to the roots of the famed labor rights leader and activist.
On March 27, 1850, the first California legislature incorporated San Jose as an official city. Let’s take a look at the significance of this date.
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San Jose has an incredibly rich history that is showcased in museums throughout the area. From History Park to the Computer History Museum, pay a visit to these various spots to learn all there is to know about the great 408.
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Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in San Jose.
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Christmas in the Park, holiday pop-up bars, twinkling lights, and ice skating under the stars? We’d watch the heck out of this fictional, AI-generated holiday movie set in the great 408.
San Joseans kept it diverse at the library check-out line, that’s for sure.
Prepare for winter in San Jose with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
The great 408 is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
The rink at 120 S. Market St. will be open Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 to Jan. 20, 2025.