To LA, with love. | Photo via Shihab Nymur + Pexels
San Jose stands with Los Angeles. The City of San Jose said the San Jose Fire Department’s Strike Team 2302A and Task Force 2023 headed to Los Angeles to help the ongoing efforts to fight the wildfires.
If you’re looking for ways to help victims impacted by LA County’s recent devastating wildfires, we’ve gathered a few resources.
The LA-based organization — which supports 3,500 firefighters + paramedics — is seeking donations to support LAFD members battling wildfires with tools and supplies.
This clothing swap service has launched an LA Donation Match Program to connect donors with LA fire victims in need of clothing. You can fill out this form, and the program will match you with recipients based on size, age + style.
“In Love and Warcraft” | Through Sunday, Feb. 9 | Times vary | City Lights Theater Company | $43+ | Level up your laughter and your heart with this hilarious, raunchy, R-rated take on intimacy and love in the digital age.
Friday, Jan. 17
MLK Jr. Stop the Violence Celebration | Friday, Jan. 17-Saturday, Jan. 18 | 5 p.m. | Signia by Hilton San Jose | $40+ | This community celebration will include networking, diverse speakers, entertainment, food, and a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of social justice.
Harland Williams | Friday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Jan. 19 | Times vary | San Jose Improv | $32+ | The “Half Baked” actor and creator of the Disney Junior series “Puppy Dog Pals” brings it back to his stand-up comedy days.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Lunar New Year: Lion Dance | 11 a.m. | Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library | Free | Celebrate Lunar New Year with crafts, games, book giveaways, and a Lion Dance performance.
Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour | Saturday, Jan. 18 | Times vary | Tech CU Arena | $54+ | We can just hear that catchy little whistle now — watch the iconic exhibition basketball team dribble, spin, and slam dunk against their forever rivals.
Sunday, Jan. 19
Lunar New Year: Lion Dance + Craft | 1 p.m. | San Jose Library: Edenvale Branch | Free | This Lunar New Year celebration includes Lion Dancers, a Kung Fu performance, and a fun craft.
Monday, Jan. 20
Disneyland Trivia Night| 7:30-9 p.m. | Dr. Funk | Free | If the Happiest Place on Earth is your jam, this trivia night is magically meant for you.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Karaoke Night | 8-11:45 p.m. | Renegades Bar | Free | Enjoy local talent or step up to the mic yourself at this weekly event.
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San Jose is starting to crack down on ~2,000 RVs that are parking overnight for days, weeks, or even months at 30 sites across the city. Officials are issuing notices letting owners know they have two weeks to move their RVs or risk being towed. (NBC Bay Area)
Development
Plans for a new ax-throwing venue in downtown SJ have been axed after the business couldn’t land financing. The business had been targeting a mixed-use site within Paseo on South First Street that is now being eyed by several restaurants hoping to hit the bullseye with the downtown crowd. (The Mercury News)
Traffic
San Jose is making adjustments to local streets to implement California’s new “daylighting” law, which requires cars to park at least 20 ft away from all crosswalks. Downtown parking meters within those crosswalk limits have been removed, curbs are being painted red, and some spaces are being eliminated in phases. (KTVU)
Open
Mendocino Farms, the fast-casual chain known for its sandwiches + salads, debuted its latest San Jose location this week at Westgate Center. It’s the brand’s fourth location in our region — you can find the others in Campbell, Santa Clara, and on Olsen Drive.
Closed
Mama Kin — one of SJ’s small live music venues — is taking its final bow. The South First Street venue announced it is closing due to factors “that are just out of our control.” Mama Kin moved into the former Cafe Stritch space in June 2022.
Environment
San Jose will receive $12 million in federal funding for an infrastructure project that aims to install 237 EV charging ports across SJ and cities within the Silicon Valley Clean Energy service area. The plan includes installing 120 EV charging stations at 12 city-owned public libraries, community centers + parks.
Travel
Vacation, anyone? San Jose Mineta International Airport announced two new nonstop flights launching this summer. Southwest Airlines will offer service between SJC and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport starting on June 5. Delta will offer a nonstop flight from SJC to Detroit starting on July 7.
Sports
Levi’s Stadium is scoring a big event for football fans on Sunday, Feb. 9. Verizon FanFest — a free party for Verizon customers featuring live music, tailgate games, and appearances from NFL legends — will take over the venue on Super Bowl Sunday. Request tickets now.
Biz
History San Jose is calling for local artisans, food vendors, and small businesses to join its mailing list to stay updated on vendor opportunities at upcoming events, festivals + markets. If you want to stay in the know, sign up here.
Shop
Herrera Leather and Pottery is now open on The Avenue in downtown Willow Glen. The boutique sells handmade talavera pottery from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico featuring vibrant colors and designs. Its sister store, Herrera Bootmaker, makes custom leather shoes and boots. The stores are open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Eat
Start 2025 with Thrive Market: organic groceries delivered right to your door. (They ban over 1,000 harmful ingredients.) Join here to get 30% off your order plus a free $60 gift.*
Finance
When this card hit the market, it became the do-it-all card that took the top spot in thousands of peoples’ wallets. Perks include a significant first-year bonus, up to 5% cashback on everyday purchases, no annual fee, and 0% intro APR on purchases + balance transfers into 2026. Cha-ching.*
Job
Ready to get connected with the best local talent in 2025? We created our community job board just for you. Give it a try by posting your first listing for free.
Volunteer
Did you know MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service? Join AmeriCorps this MLK Day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and help your community by volunteering on Monday, Jan. 20. Find volunteer opportunities to serve locally.*
City Guide
City Guide
🔎 Exploring SJ’s must-see museums
The Rosicrucian Park is home to a peace garden, a planetarium, a labyrinth, and the Egyptian Museum. | Photo courtesy of Team San Jose
Museums are the cultural hubs of San Jose. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the great 408 or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 13 museums to visit in our city.
History
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum | $8-$10 This museum boasts the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on display in western North America. Don’t miss: The beautiful peace garden, planetarium, and rock labyrinth.
Arts
San Jose Museum of Art | $15-$20 Hosting up to a dozen exhibitions a year, you can find a wide range of artwork here from traditional paintings to new media. Don’t miss: Every First Friday of the month, the museum offers free admission and a “lounge-like” atmosphere with music and drinks.
Tech
Computer History Museum | $6-$20 Chronicling the history of Silicon Valley’s origins, this museum has the largest computer chip in the world, an emoji exhibit, and demo labs that show how the earliest generation of computers worked.
A pair of 14K gold plated heart hoops. The huggie-sized earrings are hypoallergenic and tarnish-resistant. Psst — they’re also the perfect Valentine’s Day accessory.
We’ve been mapping out big San Jose events to keep on your radar in 2025. One of those is San Jose Day in April, an annual celebration of arts + culture in our city. Organizers are asking locals to chime in on which local performers and vendors you’d like to see at this year’s event — let them know.
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