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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
An aerial view of Downtown San Jose in the 1980s.
History
San Jose decades: The 1980s
From the founding of Adobe to the opening of the Fairmont Hotel, there was no shortage of historical moments in San Jose, CA within the dazzling decade of the 1980s.
March 14, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The entryway sign to San Pedro Square at night.
Live
A guide to San Pedro Square
Explore the restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and activities within San Pedro Square in Downtown San Jose, CA.
March 3, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A screenshot of the City of San Jose map displaying the streets of The Alameda.
History
15 historic street names in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA has 245+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
March 2, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A person walks down a trail that overlooks San Jose.
Travel and Outdoors
Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority celebrates 30 years
Let’s give it up to the organization that has preserved our natural resources, and kept Santa Clara Valley’s green spaces clean since 1993.
February 21, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Councilmembers Domingo Candelas, Omar Torres, and Peter Ortiz pose with former Santa Clara County Supervisor Blanca Alvarado.
City
Who is Blanca Alvarado?
Here’s a quick lesson on a prominent figure in San Jose, CA’s political history.
February 17, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A sketch of the capitol building in San Jose.
History
San Jose: California’s second state capital
How did San Jose become California’s state capital, and why isn’t our city it anymore?
February 2, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
An old photograph of the Southern Pacific Coast Railroad at a depot circa 1910.
History
The history behind Camden Avenue
Did you know that “Camden” is an acronym?
January 17, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A woman plays the cello in front of two spectators looking at the art behind her.
Culture
“Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition” debuts at Oakridge Mall
See Michelangelo’s art up-close and life-sized at the Oakridge Mall in San Jose, CA.
January 13, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
An ad urging residents to vote for Mayor Norman Mineta.
History
San Jose decades: The 1970s
Let’s go back in time to the era of bell-bottoms and disco in the great 408.
December 20, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
The front cover of the San Jose Scavenger book.
Culture
A “San Jose Scavenger” hunt
We took to the streets of San Jose to embark on local author Cassie Kifer’s “San Jose Scavenger” hunt.
December 15, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
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Culture
SJtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 13, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Women sit on yoga mats in a park.
Fitness
Find your zen with our San Jose yoga guide
Check out these 12 yoga studios around the great 408, which offer everything from beginner Vinyasa to full-fledged hot yoga + pilates.
November 4, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A Victorian-style bedroom.
Live
Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around San Jose
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around the great 408 and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
October 14, 2024
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Trevor Peters
Cinnabar Hills Golf Course
Sports
Tee time: 20+ golf courses in San Jose
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 24 golf courses in San Jose, CA are sure to make for a good round.
October 8, 2024
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Cat George
History Park's Pacific Hotel and Light Tower.
Weather
Flannel-ready fall forecast for San Jose, CA
Prepare for fall weather in San Jose, CA, with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 16, 2024
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Staff
San Jose Skyline
Culture
Pack up: People are moving to San Jose from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
September 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Where to make friends in San Jose
Here’s your guide to social clubs, public events, and more local ways to make pals in the great 408.
August 22, 2024
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Nicole Calande
Rapper Traxamillion holds a microphone close to his mouth and wears a bright orange track jacket.
Culture
Remembering San Jose rapper + producer Traxamillion
Learn about the late San Jose-raised rapper + producer who has a lasting legacy in the great 408, the Bay Area, and the hip-hop world as a whole.
February 26, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A woman in a blue sweater and white pants performs a stretching maneuver low to the ground.
Culture
Meet the San Jose breaker vying for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Vicki Chang, also known as “La Vix,” is a professional breakdancer + member of Team USA — and hails from the great 408.
February 26, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
Two Park SJ meters in downtown.
City
How to deal with parking tickets in San Jose
Resolving parking citations in the great 408 will always be a bummer, but hopefully our guide makes it less confusing.
February 21, 2024
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Gregg Aronica