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🕰️ Ticking back to the 1910s

San Jose decades: The 1910s
Two men drive through flooded waters on San Fernando Street in a vintage car.
The 1911 flood took over most of downtown San Jose, but that didn’t stop locals from driving around. | Photo via History San José
Despite being early in the 20th century, the 1910s brought new inventions, now-historical landmarks, and notable San Joseans into our world.

Let’s turn back time with another decade of San Jose’s history and peek into the great 408 during this era.

📈 Population: 28,946
🗳️ Mayors: Thomas Monahan (1910-1914), Fred R. Husted (1914-1916), Elmer E. Chase (1916-1918), Charles M. O’Brian (1918-1920)

1910 — The first motor bus line in California started at Mt. Hamilton. The current SJSU Tower Hall was built to replace the previous one damaged by the 1906 earthquake.

1911 — East San Jose was incorporated into the City of San Jose. Heavy rain overflowed Penitencia Creek, which flooded most of downtown San Jose. McDonnell Hall, the original home of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Chapel, was built.

A group of men work on the first broadcast radio — Charles Herrold can be seen in the doorway.

Charles Herrold can be seen in the doorway of the “Arc Fone” radio station in the Garden City Bank Building.

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Photo via History San José

1912 — Charles David “Doc” Herrold began the first radio broadcast in the then-Garden City Bank Building. Charles’ wife, Sybil, played music from her husband’s broadcasts and is considered one of the first radio DJs.

1913 — Palm Haven was established as a planned project of 130 residences.

1914 — The Five Wounds Portuguese National Parish was established. Santa Clara County Library was founded on the corner of Market + St. James streets.

1915 — Collection of artifacts for the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum began.

A black-and-white photo of the Polhemus House in a field before being moved to Bellarmine College Preparatory.

The Polhemus House was moved from this field to Bellarmine College Preparatory around 1946.

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Photo via History San José

1916 — The Native Daughters of the Golden West built the Pioneer Cabin in Alum Rock Park. The oldest building at Bellarmine College Preparatory, Polhemus House, was constructed.

1917 — The historic Twohy Building, located on Paseo de San Antonio, was built.

1918 — Shirlie Montgomery, one of the most renowned pro-wrestling photographers from the 1930s-1950s, was born. San Jose voted to go “dry” before Prohibition as a war measure.

1919 — The completed Five Wounds Portuguese National church was consecrated.
 
Events
Wednesday, July 12
Thursday, July 13
  • Summer Pop-Up Parks | Thursday, July 13 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | FMCI parking lot, 1399 Santee Dr., San Jose | Free | Enjoy a community fair with food, face painting, games, resource tables, jump houses, and more.
  • Druski: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Tour | Thursday, July 13 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose | $25-$73.25 | This viral comedian has taken the TikTok comedy scene by storm and has collaborated with various artists in their music videos, like Jack Harlow and Drake.
  • Karaoke Tiki Night | Thursday, July 13 | 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. | Britannia Arms Almaden, 5027 Almaden Expy., San Jose | Free | Sing your heart out to crowd favorites, participate in a costume contest, and enter a raffle.
  • 2023 Campbell Summer Concert Series | Thursday, July 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Orchard City Green, 70 N. First St., Campbell | Free | Enjoy a series of six concerts featuring fan-favorite bands and new acts — food + drink sales will benefit the Campbell Museum Foundation.
Friday, July 14
  • Kung Fu Vampire | Friday, July 14 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $20 | Jam along with the San Jose-born rapper who fuses hip-hop, gothic rock, and electro together to make his unique sound.
  • “Kinky Boots” | Friday, July 14-Sunday, Aug. 20 | 8-10 p.m. | City Lights Theater Company, 529 S. Second St., San Jose | $28-$54 | Based on a true story, this production tells of a drag queen who wants to revitalize a shoe factory.
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Last Call

💸 Deals on deals on deals

The best 2023 Prime Day deals to upgrade every room in the house
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Yup, it’s on sale — snag the Samsung TV that doubles as a work of art. | Photo via Amazon
Boy, do we have good news for you: Amazon’s Prime Day deals are here. Browse our favorites:

Prime Day deal: SAMSUNG The Frame TV, $1,497.99 $987.99 — Finally get a magazine-worthy living room with a TV that looks like a picture frame and displays art when it’s turned off.

Prime Day deal: Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, $329 $229 — This tried and true favorite has up to 22 hours of battery life.
See top deals for home
News Notes
Weather
  • The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Friday, July 15, to Saturday, July 16, when temperatures could reach triple digits. Officials advise that you limit outdoor activity between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. — the hottest time of day. (ABC 7 News)
Community
  • The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved $12.6 million to construct a foster care youth community center called The HUB. It will serve ages 15-24 and provide subsidies for food, clothing, and utilities. The complex will be connected to a previously approved, 40-unit affordable housing development. (San José Spotlight)
Civic
  • A seat on the board of the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District was left vacant following Councilmember Omar Torres’ appointment to City Council. Now, Diego Barragán, Lisanna Dominguez, and Clay Hale will campaign to fill it in a November 7 special election. Learn a little bit about each candidate. (San José Spotlight)
Sports
  • The San Jose Sharks recently signed forward Filip Zadina to a one-year contract. The 23-year-old, Pardubice, Czechia native moved over from the Detroit Red Wings. Zadina has appeared in 190 NHL games (all with Detroit), and scored 68 points there. (NHL)
Cause
  • Mitty High School students Anjani Nabar and Sameet Das started Code Red, a nonprofit dedicated to providing hygiene kits to people experiencing period poverty and homelessness, and they’re currently hosting a donation drive. Drop off pads, tampons, socks, and more to Saratoga Library through the end of the month. (The Mercury News)
Fun Fact
  • A Powerball ticket worth $352,712 was sold at the De Anza Boulevard Gas (1185 S. De Anza Blvd.) where a lucky local matched five winning numbers. On Tuesday, the Powerball jackpot reached ~$725 million. (KRON 4 News)
Biz
  • If you’re looking for a job, San Jose is a clear option. According to Ringover, the city ranked as the third-most transparent city for pay in the US. According to the study, 73.15% of job postings had the pay listed in the description. (Ringover)
Plan Ahead
  • Today is the last day to purchase Water Lantern Festival early bird tickets — held Friday, July 21-Sunday, July 23 — before prices increase. The event will take place at Almaden Lake Park and feature food trucks, music, and dedicated time to design your lantern before letting it float.
Ranked
  • San Jose is the No. 3 luxury home market in the US, based on homes listed for at least $1 million. According to Point2’s study using listing data from July 2023, 60.6% of homes were priced at seven digits, and 1.1% of homes were $5 million or more. (Point2)
The Word
Traffic

🚦 Submit your pitch for pedestrians

San Jose officials’ latest push to stop pedestrian deaths
Streetlights at a local intersection in San Jose, CA.
The city is calling on the public to submit their ideas for a pedestrian detection system. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Calling all techies — the city needs your help.

As pedestrian safety continues to be top of mind for San Jose officials, Mayor Matt Mahan has teamed up with the Department of Transportation, Sony, and tinyML Foundation to introduce a new tactic that could help with the city’s Vision Zero initiative.

Introducing: The tinyML Hackathon.

Tiny ML is a technology from the tinyML non-profit organization that utilizes Machine Learning (ML) models to run off network and with little power.

The challenge is to create a method for using Tiny ML to identify + detect the ways pedestrians move through San Jose, in order to predict incidents before they happen.

See the details on project requirements, timeline, and submission.

Oh, and one last thing — the winner can receive up to $3,000 for submitting the best idea. So, what do you say? It’s a great day to save lives.
Shop
It’s the last day of Amazon Prime Day sales — aka, discounts on everything from iPads to furniture to nugget ice makers. Surf the sales or check out our picks. Note: Deals may be subject to change.

Family
  • Keep crumbs and messes under control with the iRobot Roomba that empties itself — it’s $400 off (yes, you read that right).
Eat
  • Bread makers are making a comeback, and we totally get why (read: soft, warm, homemade bread). Snag the Hamilton Beach Bread Maker that’s $34 off.
Arts
  • Customize tees, pillows, and totes with the Cricut Heat Press Machine’s pro-level heat-transfer that lasts through repeated washes. Get it while it’s 20% off.
Outdoors
  • Keep comfy and cool this summer with wear-anywhere black running shorts, discounted down from $24.99 to $18.39.
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Alyson
From the editor
I went to my first Off Nite Show from Mighty Mike McGee and Ato Walker on Monday, and it was so much fun. They host the show out of the beautiful Tabard Theatre and invite local artists, comedians, nonprofits, and more to their stage to put “a little more weekend into your Monday.” It’s something I might want to be a part of... stay tuned.
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