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A rendering of what San Pedro Street would look like after redevelopment.
Development
San Pedro Street to be redeveloped into a pedestrian-friendly, open-mall layout
After a year-long trial, the plan to make the area 100% walkable is making big strides.
May 25, 2023 06:27 PM
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Alyson Chuyang
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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608 Dayten Rose
A worn white ball with curved stitching like a baseball lies on a pitch of sunny grass.
Sports
Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in San Jose, CA
We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.
March 7, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A picture of jacaranda flowers framing Yoshihiro Uchida Hall on San Jose State University's campus.
Outdoors
Spring 2023 weather forecast for San Jose, CA
Prepare for spring weather in San Jose, CA with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
February 23, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A person walks down a trail that overlooks San Jose.
Outdoors
Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority celebrates 30 years
Let’s give it up to the organization that has preserved our natural resources, and kept Santa Clara Valley’s green spaces clean since 1993.
February 21, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A bush of silver lupine flowers.
Outdoors
Native plants in San Jose, CA
Let’s learn a little about the wild + native plants that grow in the “Valley of Heart’s Delight.”
February 17, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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Outdoors
The 2023 celestial calendar for San Jose, CA
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
January 11, 2023
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Emily Shea
The entry to Yamagami Garden Center.
Real Estate
Winter gardening tips for San Jose, CA
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 4, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Santana Row lit up with Christmas lights.
Culture
Where to take holiday photos around San Jose, CA
Looking for local spots to take your holiday card photos? We’ve got you covered with 11 spots around the South Bay to snap the perfect seasonal shot.
November 15, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A golden eagle soars through the sky.
Outdoors
Raptor migration season in Santa Clara Valley
Keep an eye out for these birds of prey while outdoors in Santa Clara Valley.
November 9, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Monopoly in the Park
Culture
San Jose’s record-breaking Monopoly board game
How many times will you pass “GO?”
November 7, 2022
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Jessica Te
A winter skyline of San Jose facing the east hills.
Outdoors
San Jose’s 2022 winter forecast
The cool is rolling in — well, cool for California at least.
November 2, 2022
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Jessica Te
A hand holds a small open canister and a roll of paper with log entries on it.
Outdoors
Exploring San Jose through Geocaching
Join the world’s largest treasure hunt and see your city in a whole new way.
October 31, 2022
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Nicole Calande
Two capybaras sitting in their habitat.
Culture
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo welcomes two new capybaras
The capybara exhibit at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose, CA is no longer empty.
October 26, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A wide view of the PayPal Park soccer stadium, with a large tent on the pitch.
Food
Field to Table comes to San Jose, CA
A unique fine dining experience with local chef superstars comes to — PayPal Park?
October 5, 2022
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Nicole Calande
Naglee Park Mural
Culture
Neighborhood Guide: Naglee Park
From local eateries to historic homes, discover this beloved San Jose, CA neighborhood.
October 3, 2022
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Nicole Calande
City Editor Alyson poses in front of her childhood home decorated with a large Mickey-shaped pumpkin.
Real Estate
Asked: Show us your Halloween-themed house in San Jose, CA
It’s spooky season — and we want to see the best Halloween-decorations on the block.
September 30, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A group of kids kneel down to look at a tarantula.
Outdoors
Tarantula mating season in San Jose, CA
Also known as the ‘Fall Crawl,’ you’ll be seeing more creepy crawlers in Santa Clara Valley.
September 28, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A group of bicyclists in festive + active attire.
Events
September’s Viva Calle event in San Jose, CA
We share some can’t-miss activities happening at San Jose’s Viva CalleSJ event on Sun., Sept. 18.
September 15, 2022
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Nicole Calande
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Outdoors
Dog parks around San Jose, California
September 9, 2022
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Trevor Peters
Cinnabar Hills Golf Course
Outdoors
Golf courses and experiences in San Jose, CA
August 26, 2022
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SJtoday Intern
People paddleboarding in the water.
Outdoors
Kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding destinations near San Jose, California
August 24, 2022
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Trevor Peters
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Culture
Public work spots with WiFi in San Jose, CA
August 5, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
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Outdoors
Swimming pools for rent in San Jose, California
July 29, 2022
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Trevor Peters
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Culture
Your guide to wedding venues in San Jose, CA
July 21, 2022
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Nicole Calande
Tahoe Feature
Travel and Outdoors
Hit the Road: an outdoor adventure to Lake Tahoe
June 15, 2022
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Nicole Calande
Biebrach Pool Feature
Culture
Pools and water parks in San Jose, CA
June 9, 2022
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Nicole Calande
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