Attention shoppers: If you love a good sale, it’s your time to shine. Amazon Prime Day is live until tomorrow, July 11. Here are the best deals The Buy team has found:
Buzziest deals
Arlo Video Doorbell | $129.99 $49.99
Get a doorbell with two-way audio capabilities and motion detection alerts.
iRobot Roomba Vacuum + Mop | $274.99 $139.99
Take the leap into a robot vacuum lifestyle with this fantastic deal.
Campbell Summer Concert Series | Orchard City Green | Free | After a brief hiatus, the concert series is back with live performances throughout the summer; bring a chair and enjoy the shows.
Friday, July 11
Exhibition Opening: “Ebb & Flow” | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | New Museum Los Gatos | Free | This exhibition features the works of three artists who explore the cyclical nature of life, nature, and energy; it’ll be on view through Jan. 4, 2026.
Dylan Carlino | Friday, July 11-Saturday, July 12 | Times vary | San Jose Improv | $32+ | This comic was named the funniest person in Austin in 2023 — watch him win over the great 408.
2000s Night| 9 p.m. | The Ritz | $19+ | Break out the wedge heels and dance the night away to tunes from the 2000s — just don’t post about it on MySpace afterwards.
Saturday, July 12
Lego Wildlife Wonders: Build for Animals | 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose | $18 | Let the kiddos build upon their knowledge by using Legos to design environments that support wildlife + biodiversity, from oceans to forests.
Makers Market Outdoor | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Santana Row | Free | SJ’s makers know what they’re doing — browse handcrafted finds from local artisans and small businesses while enjoying live music and family-friendly fun.
Sunday, July 13
King & Story Car Show & Hop | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | King + Story | Free | This family-friendly event in the heart of East San Jose will feature cool cars and food vendors; if you want to show off your ride, hoppers can register for $109.
Ado: “Hibana World Tour 2025" | 8 p.m. | SAP Center at San José | $90+ | This is the Japanese artist’s second global tour — catch her stylings in SJ.
Taking the headset off felt like waking up from a dream. | Photos by SJtoday
Hey SJ, it’s your favorite newsletter team here, full of fresh home inspo after an out-of-this-world virtual experience designing our dream kitchen in 3D with Lowe’s Style Studio.
We were able to choose from hundreds of colors, textures, materials, and brand selections — from lighting and fixtures to countertops, cabinets, and appliances — all available in-store for your real kitchen.
These free demos aren’t just for media, either. Anyone can try for free at the five participating locations.
🛠️ See before you renovate
Watching the hyper-detailed virtual kitchen change in real time helped us visualize design combinations we might never have tried otherwise.
Blue cabinets against a patterned backsplash? Sounds strange, but we loved it. All-white everything with gold fixtures? Hard to picture on paper, but right there in front of us, we could tell how we felt immediately.
Nice to see it all together before the work starts.
According to the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, downtown San Jose has restored ~90% of its pre-pandemic foot traffic. Compared to major Bay Area hubs like San Francisco and Oakland, SJ has bounced back the quickest, though all three cities are facing high percentages of office vacancies. (The Mercury News)
Real Estate
Developers are planning a 258-unit apartment complex at Santana Row geared toward younger workers. The complex on Hatton Street is slated to open in 2027 and will be the neighborhood’s first new residential project in 10 years. It’ll feature a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments and studios. (The Mercury News)
Development
The city will break ground next month on The Arcade, a seven-story affordable housing complex in South San Jose. The building will have 191 apartments, 128 parking spaces, an outdoor area for barbecues, a computer room, and free VTA passes for residents. Construction should wrap up by December 2027. (KRON)
Open
Start spreading the news. A sandwich shop called Spread debuted this week on Jackson Street in Japantown. The menu includes stacked sandwiches, salads, beer, wine, and sake, plus sweet treats like cookies + ice cream. Visit daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Travel
It’s feeling mighty cheery in Terminal B at San José Mineta International Airport. A Christmas in the Park activation paying tribute to SJ’s beloved holiday festival is on display through Thursday, July 31 near baggage claim. Meanwhile, near Gate 30, a Mighty Mallow Crispy Treats kiosk is now open.
Sports
Bay FC defender Caprice Dydasco was named to the June NWSL Best XI of the Month. Dydasco was the league’s No. 1 player in one-on-one situations and has played every minute so far this season. Catch Bay FC at home on Saturday, July 19.
Closing
Alcohol wholesaler Republic National Distributing Co. is laying off 1,756 California employees due to “rising operational costs, industry head winds, and supplier changes,” including 226 workers in Pleasanton, 156 in Morgan Hill, and 104 in Hayward. The company plans to shut down its business across the state on Tuesday, Sept. 2. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Try This
Francophiles, celui-ci est pour vous. Shoreline Lake’s American Bistro will celebrate Bastille Day this Saturday, July 12-Monday, July 14 with special menu items like crepes, confit de canard, and steak + frites. Reservations to the laid-back, waterfront fête are encouraged.
State
California love. According to new Crunchbase data, startup investors love the Golden State. In the first half of 2025, about 68% of all US startup funding went to companies headquartered in California — a historically high statistic. Many recipients of big investments this year work in the AI space and hail from our region.
Concert
Hear, hear — this summer’s Levitt Pavilion concert series lineup has grown. Organizers added these concerts to the mix: Psychedelic Latinx with Valley Wolf on Sunday, Aug. 3; Roots Reggae Bash with Groundation on Sunday, Aug. 24; Sabado de Cumbia en el Parque with Bululú on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Plan Ahead
Tickets are now on sale for the Happy Hollow Foundation’s annual Hooray for Happy Hollow fundraiser happening Saturday, Sept. 20. The 21+ event will support Happy Hollow’s ongoing education and conservation efforts and feature animal encounters, a live auction, carousel rides, and small bites from local restaurants.
Job
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Jobs of the Week
Calling all digital nomads. Take a peek at these remote jobs:
Looking for love in San Jose? SJtoday makes the perfect sidekick —we’ve found date ideas that will make you swoon.
For the ones who want a night out on the town
Is bar hopping your vibe? Grab a bite at San Pedro Square with options like craft pizza and beers, fusion hot dogs, and Latin American fare. Then, go to the bar-mudatriangle on South First Street that has a multitude of watering holes steps away from each other.
If you love the great outdoors
Head to the water for kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and more in the South Bay. Our guide will help you get your toes wet.
For the ones who like to play games (just not with your heart)
You can’t go wrong with barcades like Miniboss, where each cocktail is inspired by the retro games inside.
The newest Blink outdoor security camera, 50% off today for Prime Day. The camera’s battery life lasts for two years and it has infrared live night view.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
If you’re looking for local summertime fun, don’t miss CityDance San Jose’s free dance + music events coming to Circle of Palms in front of the San Jose Museum of Art. The events feature dance lessons, live bands or DJs, and free admission to the museum from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The next event is Thursday, July 17 and will include live country music and line dancing. A cumbia music night is planned for Thursday, Aug. 14 and a salsa music night goes down Thursday, Sept. 18.
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We asked about your favorite types of local summertime events. You said...
50% of SJtoday readers favor community festivals, while 37.5% love open-air markets
12.5% of readers are drawn to outdoor concerts
Pro tip: We have a mix of all of these types of local events on our SJtoday events calendar — check it out.
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