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Today’s Forecast

85º | 7% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:55 a.m. | Sunset 7:04 p.m.

 

Editor’s Note
It’s been fun to watch Bay FC’s inaugural season — and there are still two home games to go at PayPal Park. The team will take on Kansas City Current on Saturday, Oct. 12, while celebrating Latino Heritage Night at the stadium. On Saturday, Oct. 19, they’ll play North Carolina Courage during Fan Appreciation Night.
 
Events
This Weekend
  • San Jose Public Library Foundation Event | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | San Jose City Hall Rotunda | $108+ | Enjoy a five-course meal with wine pairings, plus a fun cooking demo from Bay Area celebrity chef + cookbook legend Martin Yan.
  • San Jose Earthquakes vs. St. Louis City SC | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 7:15 p.m. | PayPal Park | $30+ | It’s Filipino Heritage Night at the stadium, with cultural performances in the Epicenter and other special activities.
  • The Bernal Scream: Soul Shredder | Saturday, Sept. 21-Sunday, Nov. 3 | Times vary | Almaden Plaza | $25+ | The haunted attraction created by father-son duo Mike + Abel Barrera returns for the season with its “darkest, meanest, and most twisted skull-breaker of a show yet.”
  • Low Times Car Show Vol. II | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 2 p.m. | History Park | $20 | Gearheads, this one’s for you: Check out incredible cars alongside vendors, food trucks, an RC drift track, and a DJ spinning tunes; kids 12 and under get in free.
  • J Boog | Sunday, Sept. 22 | Plaza de César Chávez | $45 | The reggae singer-songwriter performs an outdoor show — a “Backyard Boogie,” if you will.
Plan Ahead
  • San Jose Sharks vs. Anaheim Ducks | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 7 p.m. | SAP Center at San Jose | $25 | Scope out some pre-season hockey — it’s the Fin City way.
  • MAGWest 2024 | Friday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | DoubleTree by Hilton | $70+ | Gamers, this is your fest: experience chiptunes, arcade fun, tabletop battles, live video game cover bands, guest speakers, and poolside concerts.
  • Vintage Market | Friday, Sept. 27 | 4-9 p.m. | Garden at the Flea | $3+ | Shop thrift apparel, shoes, sports gear, collectibles + more from vintage sellers and creative artists at this seasonal pop-up market.
Lots more local fun
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News Notes
Open
  • We love a comeback story. After a 5-year closure due to a fire, downtown’s Fuji Sushi reopened at 56 W. Santa Clara St. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Transit
  • Beep, beep. San Jose will celebrate the launch of its fully electrified Caltrain service today with free community celebrations at the Palo Alto and San Mateo stations from 2 to 6 p.m. Locals can also enjoy free Caltrain rides all weekend; check out the train schedule.
Coming Soon
  • The Little Italy Cultural Center & Museum will celebrate its opening on Friday, Oct. 4, with a VIP celebration that includes live entertainment and a four-course Italian dinner. Attendees will also get a special tour of the museum exhibits. Get your tickets.
Development
  • A 50-acre housing development is being proposed in South San Jose next to Challenger School Almaden. If built, it would bring 177 homes to Harry Road — 36 of which would be low-income housing. (The Mercury News)
Environment
  • According to a CoworkingCafe study, San Jose ranks No. 10 among the top green cities in the US. The research considered 12 key sustainability metrics including air quality, green energy, and buildings. It touted SJ’s 575 EV charging stations and how 54% of the city’s power comes from renewable sources. (CoworkingCafe)
Read
  • The San Jose Public Library and the Golden State Warriors collaborated on the newest SJPL card design — a blue card featuring yellow and white basketball-themed drawings. The card is available to anyone who signs up for a free library membership.
Shop
  • Shop small, shop local. San Jose Makers will host its End of Summer Market on Sunday, Sept. 22, 4-8 p.m., at 621 Jackson St. Browse all kinds of locally-made goods from SJ artists, creatives + small businesses.
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City Guide

🍂 Fallin’ for the great 408

Flannel-ready fall forecast for San Jose, CA
History Park's Pacific Hotel and Light Tower.
We love seeing the leaves change + the decor go up at History Park in the fall. | Photo by SJtoday staff
We know the question on your mind, fellow San Joseans — when is the summer heat going to shuffle out?

Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in the great 408 for September, October, and November.

Temperature
San Jose’s temps will be typical for this time of year — not too hot, not too chilly.

Precipitation
Expect slight precipitation. Trends point to a typical amount of local rainfall this autumn.

September
Toastier temps may stick around. August’s average high of 81.9° cools ever so slightly to an average high of 79.7° in September and a low of 55.6°. The UV index is 5, so put on that sunscreen.

October
Come Halloween season, SJ cools a bit more. You can expect an average high of 72.7° and a low of 52.7° — so pack a light jacket for the kiddos while trick-or-treating. On average, this month brings 2.5 days of light rain to the great 408.

November
There will be a noticeable drop in temperature with an average high of 63.9° and a low of 47.3°. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 3 but despite a shrinking window of daylight, get ready for the festive lights of Christmas in the Park coming at the end of this month.
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Asked

My favorite thing to do in San Jose in the fall is...

A. Visit a pumpkin patch
B. Go hiking
C. Attend a seasonal festival
D. Cozy up at a local coffee shop
Think autumnal thoughts
 
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