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63º | Mostly sunny | 12% chance of rain | Sunrise: 7:16 a.m. | Sunset: 5:24 p.m.
 
💻 Percolate at these Wi-Fi hotspots
On top of a wooden table sits a laptop, a latte with a frankly upsetting amount of cinnamon, and an extremely saucy breakfast sandwich on milk toast.
Remote meetings are always improved by immaculate cafe vibes. | Photo by SJtoday staff
More San Joseans are working remotely than ever… But whether you need some fresh air or caffeine, or your Wi-Fi unexpectedly goes out — we’ve got you covered with 20+ places where you can find free internet connection around San Jose.

Pssst… we also have a map to locate the nearest workspace to you.

📶 Cafe hotspots

Many cafes around SJ will offer free Wi-Fi, or give you the access code if you purchase something. These include (but are not limited to):
A hand with purple painted nails and two small-band gold rings lovingly caresses a cup with ornate latte art, dangerously close to a laptop.

Inhale coffee, exhale your workload.

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Photo courtesy Voltaire Coffee Roasters.

📶 On-the-go

Downtown Wi-Fi, outdoors only
Enjoy WiFi coverage in most of Downtown, which spans from City Hall to the SAP center, to the McEnery Convention Center. Connect via “Access SJ Downtown.”

East Side Wi-Fi, outdoors only
The City of San Jose + East Side Union High School District have partnered to bring WiFi to select areas near the James Lick, Overfelt, Yerba Buena highschools + more. Connect via “Free Public Access East Side.”
 
Asked
 
Where do you work?
A. In an office
B. From home
C. Currently looking
D. Retired
 
 
Events
 
Thursday, Jan. 25
  • Nora: A Doll’s House | Thursday, Jan. 25-Saturday, Jan. 27 | 8-10 p.m. | City Lights Theater Company, 529 S. Second St., San Jose | $28-$67 | Watch this retelling of the classic that talks women’s roles + female suffrage — with stories set in 1918, 1968, and 2018.
  • Boy Band Bash | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $17-$20 | There’s no tearing up your heart while everybody rocks their body to these pop classics.
Friday, Jan. 26
  • San Jose Barracuda vs. Calgary Wranglers | Friday, Jan. 26-Saturday, Jan. 27 | Times vary | Tech CU Arena, 1500 S. 10th St., San Jose | $13-$62 | See the ‘Cuda face off against the Wranglers in this head-to-head matchup.
  • Bryan Adams: “So Happy It Hurts” Tour | Friday, Jan. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose | $31-$145.50 | Throwback to the summer of ’69 with classic rock hits that cut like a knife.
Saturday, Jan. 27
  • San Jose Sharks vs. Buffalo Sabres | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 1 p.m. | SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose | $34-$463 | Don your most fabulous gear and join Team Teal for Pride Night, with a portion of sales benefitting SV Pride.
  • Sagaba | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 9 p.m. | Caravan Lounge, 98 Almaden Ave., San Jose | Free | Jam out to this San Jose “sludge pop” group along with Hafner, Rebel Extract + Memory Lapse.
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News Notes
 
Sports
  • Deebo Samuel’s status for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game versus the Lions is still up in the air. Coach Shanahan revealed earlier this week that Samuel sustained a shoulder injury — with no fracture — during Saturday’s match against the Packers. Deebo did not practice with the team on Wednesday, but is “feeling better.” (Deadspin)
Biz
  • San Jose City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that will prevent companies accused of wage theft from finishing construction projects. Of the ~100 wage theft judgments from 2018-2023 in Santa Clara County, half are still unpaid. The ordinance is pending approval from the city manager. (San José Spotlight)
Community
  • Pedals to the metal… Viva Calle is coming back this year. The Sunday bike parties will happen April 21, June 9, and Sept. 8. Details on specific routes and road closures for each event are still forthcoming.
Opening
  • Angelou’s Mexican Grill will re-open in a new downtown location (78 S. First St.) early February. Redevelopment in the restaurant’s original spot (21 N. Second St.) had caused it to temporarily close in late 2023. We recommend the positively scrumptious Cali Moco burrito. (San José Spotlight)
Closed
  • San Pedro Street is now San Jose’s first permanent pedestrian mall, following a vote from San Jose City Council. While the street has been closed to cars since July 2020, the decision was only temporary through the city’s Al Fresco initiative. City council will now move forward with pedestrian-friendly improvements. (NBC Bay Area)
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Plan Ahead
  • Ahead of the San Jose Sharks + Sabres game on Saturday, Silicon Valley Pride is hosting a pre-game party with drag and DJ performances at AC Hotels SJ Downtown (350 W. Santa Clara St) at 11 a.m. The pre-party is free, but attendees are encouraged to attend the game.
Home
  • Perfect for a cleaner, healthier home: this extra-large maple cutting board, which is BPA and phthalate-free and conditioned with beeswax, flaxseed, and lemon oil.*
 
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🚘 Get a bucket and a mop
A view from I-880 northbound, with a wet roadway + potholes which cars are swerving to avoid.
One of SJ’s most well-known watering holes. | Photo courtesy Google Maps
The recent round of rain has come + gone, and sunny skies persist… and, inexplicably, so do puddles on certain San Jose roadways. We’re talking the southbound I-101 before I-880, and northbound I-880 between North Bascom + the Alameda.

Even without rain, these spots continue to retain water, but why? Here’s what we know.
We’ll update the story as soon as we know more, but let us know if you’ve got any leads.
 
The Buy
 
Your new favorite water bottle: the Owala Travel Tumbler. It combines the best of Stanley’s viral tumbler with Owala’s smart design. We’re liking colors “Bunny Hop” and “Foggy Tide.”
 
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The Wrap
 
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From the editor
If you were hoping to see the Niners take on the Lions at this weekend’s NFC Championship Game, you’ll need to fork over a pretty penny: the game is one of the most expensive in conference title history, with the average price at $2,431, or 358.6 avocado toasts.
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