• Gordon Biersch Oktoberfest | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 2-10 p.m. | Gordon Biersch Brewery | Free | Think Bavarian pretzels, special beer releases, stein-holding competitions, and live music at this German-inspired shindig.
• Gimme Gimme Disco | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz | $20+ | This 21+ dance party will celebrate the shiny disco era.
• Junior H: “Sad Boyz Mania Tour 2024" | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 8 p.m. | SAP Center at San Jose | $190+ | The Mexican singer-songwriter is known for popularizing the corridos tumbados genre.
• San Francisco 49ers vs. New England Patriots | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 1:05 p.m. | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara | $113+ | Are you ready for some football? We thought so.

• San Jose Sharks vs. Utah Hockey Club | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 7 p.m. | SAP Center at San Jose | $20+ | Our home team gears up for a preseason showdown — let’s go, Fin City.
• Comedians and Empanadas | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Casa Guzmania | Free | Eat empanadas while sharing laughs with talented Bay Area comedians.
• San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 7:15 p.m. | PayPal Park | $17+ | What’s that rumble, you say? It’s Quakes time, SJ.

• The San Jose Fire Department broke ground on District 7’s new Fire Station 32 at 1138 Olinder Court — the city’s 35th station. The 7,967-sqft, all-electric facility will house a fire engine and truck, plus sleeping quarters for eight firefighters. It’s expected to serve the Greater Santee + Little Saigon neighborhoods.

• Costco may specialize in bulk, but West San Jose residents say a proposed Costco Warehouse at 5287 Prospect Rd. would be too bulky for their neighborhood. Locals are concerned about traffic safety and the Costco crowds. The proposal goes to the City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 22. (San Jose Spotlight)

• Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 3216 into law, a bill that requires California’s public schools to limit or ban the use of cellphones beginning July 1, 2026. According to Newsom, the Phone-Free School Act is meant to help students focus on academics + social development without the distraction of their screens. (The Sacramento Bee)

• San Jose is offering leasing incentives meant to draw businesses into downtown. Mayor Matt Mahan said businesses that move in with a four-year lease or longer will receive two years of no city business tax and two free parking passes per 1,000-sqft leased. As of July 2024, downtown’s vacancy rate was 31.5%. (Silicon Valley Business Journal)

• Score. For the first time, PayPal Park will be one of the 14 host stadiums for the next Concacaf Gold Cup happening June 14-July 6, 2025. Earthquakes season ticket holders will have presale access for the matches at a later time. Levi’s Stadium will also play host for the tourney.

• According to Redfin, a typical San Jose homebuyer stands to save $2,000+ on their monthly payments due to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut — the biggest drop of any US metro. Granted, median monthly mortgage payments in SJ are still sky high: $9,398 as of Sept. 15.

• The Pink Poodle. Burger Pit. Bold Knight. Those are some of the iconic SJ spots that inspired a collection of enamel pins used as a source of fundraising for the Preservation Action Council of San Jose. Pin sales help fund the nonprofit’s mission to preserve the city’s historic buildings + signs. (The Mercury News)

• Light rail construction is underway on Capitol Expressway, and the VTA will host community meetings to share details. Head to Hank Lopez Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m., or join Zoom meetings on Wednesday, Oct. 9 (English with Spanish + Vietnamese interpretation) and Thursday, Oct. 10 (Spanish with English interpretation).

• Academic Coffee is now offering sandwiches Wednesday-Saturday, from 8 a.m. until sold out. The Picnic Menu includes the Academic Egg Sando, Green Goddess Potato Salad, and Veggie Sando. Want to keep up with all the most recent food news in our area? Read more on our website.

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