08.14.2023

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🎀 If Barbie lived in Silicon Valley...

Hot homes: If Barbie lived in Silicon Valley

The exterior of the 5651 La Seyne Pl. residence with a fountain in the front.

This stunning property could be yours. | Photo via Block Change Real Estate

Barbiecore is at its peak this summer — with the blockbuster recently surpassing $1 billion at the box office.

While the iconic blonde lives in Barbieland, we think that Silicon Valley has some luxury homes she can vacation at when she’s being Computer Engineer Barbie. So, here are five San Jose homes for a luxury lover like her.

Silver Creek Valley estate, 5 BD, 6 BA | $6,888,000
This 8,309-sqft mansion boasts acres of ranch land, lush gardens, and a large pool + spa. Barbie would swoon over the crystal chandeliers, marble floors, and cascading outdoor fountains. Listing agents: Thao Dang + Brian Ng, Block Change Real Estate

A view of a luxury home's backyard with a pool. — Imagine sitting poolside enjoying the view of Silver Creek Valley.
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Photo via Shiela-Marie Ventura, KW Luxury Homes

Silver Creek mansion, 5 BD, 6 BA | $4,888,000
Located on an expansive 55,264-sqft lot, this estate has it all — a pool, putting green, tennis court, and sports court for soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Step inside, and be in awe of the opulent foyer with a stunning spiral staircase. Listing agent: Ofelia Ventura, KW Silicon City

Modern Willow Glen home, 5 BD, 5 BA | $3,975,000
Complete with an open layout living room + kitchen, wine closet, black-bottom pool, firepit, and sports court — this is the perfect pad for Barbie and her friends’ daily girls’ nights. Listing agent: Elizabeth Hawkins, Navarro & Associates Realty

A marble bathroom of a model Robsen home. — This is a model of one of Robsen Homes’ “Ascot” floorplans.
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Photo by Agnieszka Jakubowicz Photography

Newly constructed Cambrian home, 4 BD, 5 BA | $3,115,000
Pictured above is one of the models for Robson Homes’ upcoming Rosewood at Camden Park neighborhood. It contains a first-floor ADU, spacious kitchen with Wolf appliances, and Italian Carrara marble vanities. Listing agent: Charles Baldwin, Broker

Contemporary Willow Glen residence, 7 BD, 7 BA | $5,080,000
This newly built designer home features stainless steel Miele appliances, an electric car charger, and stunning porcelain tile bathrooms + vanities. There’s also an ADU, which we guess Ken can stay in. Listing agent: Daniel Xi, Coldwell Banker Realty

Events

Monday, Aug. 14

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Monday, Aug. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Chika, 300 Santana Row, Ste. 110, San Jose | Free | Grab a team of up to six + prove your knowledge on everything from world geography to Oscar-winning films.
Off Nite Show | Monday, Aug. 14 | 8 p.m. | Tabard Theatre, 29 N. San Pedro St., Ste. 200, San Jose | Free | Put a little weekend into your Mondays with hosts Mighty Mike McGee and Ato Walker — featuring a segment with City Editor Alyson.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival | Tuesday, Aug. 15-Wednesday, Aug. 30 | Times vary | California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose | $14-$500 | Watch the opening night kickoff with “Fresh Kills,” followed by an after party featuring a conversation with director Jennifer Esposito, drinks, food, and music.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

Fairgrounds Live | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 4:30 p.m. | Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd, San Jose | Free | Enjoy food trucks, a beer garden, yard games, and the sounds of Daze on the Green.
Laugh Till Death with Johnny Pena | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $20-$70 | From 10 years in law enforcement to working in tech in Silicon Valley, this comedian jokes about his unique view of the world around him.

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News Notes

Sports

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles will come to the great 408 for the 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Championships held Aug. 24-27. In 2021, Simone stepped away from the Tokyo Olympic Games to focus on her mental health, but will be returning to compete ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. (The Mercury News)

Biz

An outpatient mental health services firm has bought a 17,200-sqft office building at 4850 Union Ave. for $9 million. The firm currently has clinics in downtown, Sunnyvale, Campbell, and Burlingame. It offers psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and families. (The Mercury News)

Ranked

Santa Clara County (SCC) now leads the state in the most electric car purchases. This year, more than 43% of car purchases were zero emission vehicles, jumping from 34% last year. According to the California Energy Commission, the Tesla Model Y is the most popular electric car in SCC. (San José Spotlight)

Featured

In a recent roundup of Japanese markets by the East Bay Times, local grocery store Fugetsu made the list. Located at 4342 Moorpark Ave., Fugetsu offers all types of nice snacks, pre-made Japanese food, and fresh items like rice balls. The market is open daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Mondays-Saturdays + 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on Sundays. (East Bay Times)

Shop

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The view into downtown from the top floor of King Library.

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We have a very important question for our readers: What’s a San Jose “life hack” that you know of?

Whether it’s the best time to visit a notable attraction to avoid the crowds, must-get museum memberships, or local birthday freebies — we won’t hold back our pro tips.

We’ll go first. If you haven’t gotten a San Jose Public Library card yet, you definitely need to. The library offers countless resources for its patrons like passes to local attractions + rentable tools.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alyson

From the editor

I went to Union City’s Obon Festival over the weekend and danced to music from the San Jose Chidori Band. Many of the dancers there had also been to San Jose Obon — I could tell by the cute fans with Headliners’ design on it.

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