The club has been training hard for an epic 2025 season. | Photo via Bay FC
Encore, encore. Soccer season has arrived and Bay FC is primed and ready to rep San Jose. Our city’s NWSL team will soon kick off their 2025 season at PayPal Park — here’s what you need to know to get in on the fandom.
The team will play 26 matches this season, 13 at home and 13 on the road. Peep the schedule and get yourself there.
Theme matches in 2025 will include the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander heritage celebration on Saturday, May 17 and the Pride match on Saturday, June 7. Fans can expect fun merch giveaways at some of these theme games.
The sophomore year vibes
The team recently unveiled its 2025 primary kit and the fit is it. The uniform — the club’s first design collab with Nike — is mostly navy, which the team says represents “strength and confidence.” A pattern of nine lines flowing across the jersey “represent the nine counties that bind the Bay Area.” Replica kits are on sale.
Jazz Band & Combos Festival | 7 p.m. | Music Recital Hall, Santa Clara | $20+ | Santa Clara University’s jazz band breathes new life into classic hits from jazz greats with new compositions and a bit of improv.
Friday, March 7
Natasha Leggero | Friday, March 7-Saturday, March 8 | Times vary | San Jose Improv | $32+ | The actress, stand-up comic, and co-host of “The Endless Honeymoon” podcast takes the mic.
Saturday, March 8
Vintage Market: 2025 Winter Edition | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Garden at the Flea | $3 | Pop-Up San Jose hosts this marketplace filled with thrift apparel, shoes, and collectibles from vintage sellers + artists — weather permitting.
EV Ride and Drive | 11 a.m. | Sunnyvale Community Center, Sunnyvale | Free | Test drive the latest EVs and see if going electric is for you.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | 7-8 p.m. | Hammer Theatre Center | $70+ | The internationally-recognized writer shares her new novel, “Dream Count,” which follows four women pondering happiness, love, and the choices they’ve made.
Beethoven’s Eroica | Saturday, March 8-Sunday, March 9 | Times vary | California Theatre | $24+ | Hailed as one of Beethoven’s most celebrated works, this symphony explores what it means to be human through various stages of life.
Cinequest Film Festival | Tuesday, March 11-Sunday, March 23 | 7 p.m. | California Theatre | $15+ | Silicon Valley’s annual indie film fest will feature dozens of screenings, workshops, and special events.
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Despite pushback from residents, the city approved a plan to install five digital advertising billboards at notable downtown locations. The city will receive a minimum of $20 million over the next 20 years through the ad deal, and can utilize the billboards 15% of the time to promote local events. (ABC7)
Trending
Got some peanuts to shell out? Beloved local breakfast spot Peanuts Deluxe Cafe on East San Fernando Street is for sale for $300,000. Owner Joe Huh needs to sell the restaurant so he can spend time with his ailing parents. Suddenly, we’re craving one of those giant omelets. (SFGate)
Civic
Local leaders have launched Homeward Bound, a pilot program to send eligible unsheltered San Joseans to live with family or friends willing to take them in. The “reunification” program will pay for bus and train tickets for relocations, potentially cover treatment and training programs, and conduct post-relocation follow-ups. (The Mercury News)
Development
After much planning, a 220-unit affordable housing development will be built in the SoFa district near Herrold College. The developer plans to maintain the historical significance of the city landmark named after broadcast pioneer Charles David “Doc” Herrold by preserving the facades of two buildings and adding a commemorative display. (San Jose Spotlight)
Edu
Due to a ~$23 million budget shortfall, Franklin-McKinley School District will close three of its schools and layoff staff. The district — home to 5,700+ students in TK through 8th grade — will shutter Los Arboles Literacy & Technology Academy, McKinley Elementary, and Ramblewood Elementary. Three other schools will be reconfigured to serve grades K-6. (The Mercury News)
Traffic
A portion of Post Street in downtown San Jose is now permanently closed to traffic, creating the area’s second pedestrian mall. City leaders hope this will spur more foot traffic, benefit local businesses, and turn Post Street into a public space for local entertainment and gatherings, like San Pedro Square. (ABC7)
Weather
Don’t forget to spring forward this Sunday, March 9 — daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m., so turn your clocks forward one hour. This means the sun will start setting at ~7:10 p.m. in San Jose next week, giving you more daytime to play around our city.
Small Biz
Own a small biz? We’re gearing up for Small Business Week, a celebration of local enterprises from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10. If you own a local small business, let us highlight you by filling out this form by Sunday, March 16.
Sports
Dueces, Deebo — we’ll miss you. The 49ers have traded Deebo Samuels to the Commanders for a fifth-round draft pick, effective Wednesday, March 12. After six years with the 49ers, the star wide receiver posted a farewell video on Instagram and added, “Appreciate y’all for everything!” (New York Post)
Biz
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Finance
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Pets
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🥪 What’s for lunch?
The mini banh mi at 111 Bakery are the cutest lunch item you’ll ever eat, and you’ll still have room + cash to eat one of the bakery’s famous pastries. | Photo via @111.bakery
Looking for lunch in San Jose? What about tacos or pho? Or a burger or sandwich? Don’t compromise — or break the bank. We’ve got the best lunch deals around town (including some of our favorites).
Sandwiches and wraps
111 Bakery Inc. | Try the bánh mìs at this beloved family-owned bakery like the barbecue pork for $6.50, or go for the $8 tuna sandwich. Ask about the mini bánh mìs; they’re so cute, you almost don’t want to eat them... almost.
Burgers
Burger Bar | This no-frills, 1950s-era, walk-up burger stand is beloved for its classic burgers like the ~$7 cheeseburger with mayo + relish. If you’re feeding a group, try the $16 bag of five cheeseburgers — we know it’s $1 more than the budget, but you’ll make a lot of friends.
Tacos
Tacos Los Tres Reyes | You’ll find tacos for $3.50 each at this East San Jose staple known for its flavorful meats, large salsa bar, and agua frescas. Make sure you give yourself a little extra time for lunch, there’s usually a line here.
The ride has been around (and around) for the past 63 years. The plan is to “bring Danny back with even more wonder and play than ever before,” and make the ride more relevant for the next generation of Happy Hollow visitors. Well, we think anything to create local, happy childhood memories is fire.
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