February 7, 2024

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🗳️ Election Day is just a month away

Two Primary Election voter guides infront of San Jose City Hall.

Let’s get voting. | Photo by SJtoday staff

The 2024 primary election in Santa Clara County is fast approaching, and on Tuesday, March 5, it will be time again to go to the polls. The President, San Jose Mayor, San Jose City Council, and more will be on the ballot — so here are a few things to know before you vote.

Important dates

Mark your calendar so you don’t miss a deadline.

Voter registration deadline | Tuesday, Feb. 20
Vote centers open | Saturday, Feb. 24-Tuesday, March 5
Vote by Mail ballot replacement request deadline | Tuesday, Feb. 27
Election Day | Tuesday, March 5

Prepare for the polls

Firstly, double-check to make sure you’re registered through SCC’s Registrar of Voters. If you are not yet in the system, you can complete + mail in the registration form or register online.

As a California voter, you most likely won’t need to show ID when you head to the polls. If it’s your first time voting (and by mail), you do need to provide some type of California identification.

Cast your vote

Early voting has begun as of Monday, Feb. 5.

If you’re planning to vote early, you can drop your ballot off at nearby drop-off locations or the Registrar’s office (1555 Berger Dr., Bldg. 2). Check out the schedule + locations.

On Election Day, you must return your ballot by 8 p.m., or have it postmarked on or before Tuesday, March 5, and received no later than Tuesday, March 12.

Pro-tip: California provides the Where’s My Ballot? service to track the status of your vote-by-mail ballot. Sign-up to receive emails, texts, or voice call notifications about your ballots whereabouts.

Events

Wednesday, Feb. 7

Rooster’s Comedy Showcase | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 8 p.m. | Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale | $10 | See the best and brightest new + up and coming comics in the Bay Area as they cut their teeth and sharpen their skills.
Trivia Night | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 8-10 p.m. | O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub, 25 N. San Pedro St., San Jose | Free | Grab a crew, put on your thinking caps, and test your knowledge on a wide range of topics.

Thursday, Feb. 8

Square Dance Lessons | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 7:30-9:15 p.m. | Cambrian Park United Methodist Church, 1919 Gunston Way, San Jose | Free | Mix + mingle with new friends while learning to square dance.
Ian Bagg | Thursday, Feb. 8-Saturday, Feb. 10 | Times vary | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $22-$72 | No single show is the same for this comedian, who turns his live audience members into characters in a fun night of improv.

Saturday, Feb. 10

Lunar New Year Celebration | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 12:30 p.m. | Academic Coffee, 499 S. Second St., San Jose | Free | Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with lion dancers, giveaways, and drink specials.
In The End: Linkin Park Experience | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $20-$25 | The iconic alt-rock band’s music, legacy, and fans are honored at this tribute concert, featuring Aris.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Civic

As of Tuesday, San Jose has ended virtual public comments at all city meetings. This decision comes from the rise in hate speech that has interrupted council meetings for the past few months. City officials are working to find a tech solution, and considering moving meetings to the evening. (San José Spotlight)

Coming Soon

Santana Row will soon see two new restaurants: Latin-fusion concept Suspiro + Indian grill Fitoor. The first comes from the owners of nearby El Jardin and Zazil, and will open Monday, Feb. 19. The second will open in place of Amber India a few weeks following. (The Mercury News)

Announced

Downtown’s upcoming mini golf place, Urban Putt, changed their grand opening date to Wednesday, Feb. 21, just six days after the original date. No information was given for the postponement, but stay tuned for more details from us in the coming weeks.

Open

An Italian chocolate + gelato shop, Venchi, is now open at Valley Fair Mall next to Anthropologie. The company has locations in 180 cities worldwide. We recommend bestseller Chocoviar, especially with the Sicilian blood orange filling. (The Mercury News)

Trending

In anticipation for this Sunday’s SuperBowl game, California’s Great America + Kansas City’s World of Fun have made a bet. The deal? The losing region’s amusement park must rename one of its rollercoasters to whatever the winning park chooses. May the best team win.

Edu

The 108-year-old Berchmans Hall building (originally the Polhemus House) at Bellarmine College Prep has moved across the street to make way for a 21-classroom academic center. Once refurbished, the hall will be the school’s office of admissions + welcome center. Project completion is expected by fall 2025. (The Mercury News)

Outdoors

The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition will host its third annual King Tide Ride this Saturday, Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., starting at Riverview Park. You’ll learn more about Alviso’s nature + history as Port San Jose — once a transit hub of Santa Clara County. Register on Eventbrite.

San Josean

Santa Clara County native + Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf returned to his hometown for the AHL All-Star Challenge earlier this week. Having grown up watching Sharks games, it only made sense for the goalie to make his NHL debut against Team Teal. (The Mercury News)

Eat

OpenTable recently released its top 100 romantic restaurants in the US for 2024 — and we were snubbed. Eight California restaurants made the list, but were mostly in SoCal (except Allora in Sacramento). Let us know, what local restaurant should’ve made the list?

Finance

Get trusted financial advice with Money Pickle, the service that connects you directly with experienced financial advisors to help with your investment + retirement planning needs (all through a complimentary video meeting). Take control of your financial future in 2024 by scheduling a free consultation.*

Outdoors

🎂 Happy birthday to ya

A wooden bridge among trees and shrubbery.

This is along the Tony Look Trail in Stevens Creek County Park. | Photo via Sandip Bhattacharya

We’ve got a centennial celebration in our midst.

The Stevens Creek County Park, the first + oldest in the Santa Clara County parks system, recently turned 100 — having opened to the public on January 24, 1924.

For $27,500, the county purchased 400 acres to create a park for residents to fish, swim, and hike. Fun fact: The park used to be managed by the county’s public works department, because it opened 32 years before the creation of the county’s Parks and Rec department.

The site also has remnants from the historic Villa Maria orchard — a farm, winery, and retreat that had 100 acres of walnut, olive, apple, apricot, and chestnut orchards.

Today, visitors can peruse 1,063 acres + enjoy activities like archery, disc golf, volleyball, and the most popular — birding.

Visit the historic park at 11401 Stevens Canyon Rd., Cupertino, everyday between 8 a.m. and sunset.

The Buy

A Curry Up Broth Bomb, which will flavor five to eight portions of soup, beans, chili, or whatever you want to cook. Hello healthy, yummy dinner.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alyson

From the editor

Did you know that this month is American Heart Month? The aim is to focus on cardiovascular health and encourage people to make more heart-healthy choices. The American Heart Association is also celebrating its Centennial + offers courses in CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS in San Jose. Let me know, do you have any heart-healthy recipes to share?

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