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Raging Waters' reflection in Lake Cunningham.
City
Raging Waters set to reopen as soon as summer 2024
San Jose City Council is set to approve new management for the recently defunct Raging Waters theme park in east San Jose.
February 15, 2024 02:40 PM
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Alyson Chuyang
Cinnabar Hills Golf Course
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Tee time: 20+ golf courses in San Jose
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 24 golf courses in San Jose, CA are sure to make for a good round.
October 8, 2024
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Cat George
A wooden bridge among trees and shrubbery.
Parks and Recreation
Stevens Creek County Park celebrates 100 years
The first + oldest park in Santa Clara County turned 100 years old this year, with its original opening date of January 24, 1924.
February 6, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
People walking down Paseo de San Antonio.
Culture
Walking trends in San Jose
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how San Jose compares.
December 15, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Sierra Vista Feature
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Take a hike on one of these 15 South Bay trails
Check out these 15 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around San Jose for outdoor adventures.
November 17, 2023
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Trevor Peters
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Heinlenville Park opens in Japantown
October 6, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A lake with mountains in the background and a blue sky with a few white clouds.
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in San Jose
These are three of our favorite nearby accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
September 21, 2023
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Trevor Peters
The view into downtown from the top floor of King Library.
City
Asked: What are your San Jose life hacks?
Let us know your best pro tips in the great 408.
August 11, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The outside of Hop & Vine on The Alameda.
Live
Neighborhood Guide: The Alameda
Explore the district “where history meets art” that boasts a 200-year history within the great 408.
July 25, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A kid looks at a neon light carousel.
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Kid-friendly activities in San Jose
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that San Jose has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
May 18, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
Plaza de Cesar Chavez during the day.
Development
San Jose plans to reimagine Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Plans are floating around San Jose City Council about reimagining Plaza de Cesar Chavez and incorporating the “Breeze of Innovation” sculpture within it.
April 21, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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Flannel-ready fall forecast for San Jose, CA
Prepare for fall weather in San Jose, CA, with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 16, 2024
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Culture
Pack up: People are moving to San Jose from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
September 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
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30+ great brunch places to try in San Jose
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in San Jose, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
September 9, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Someone holds a burrito that has been eaten, infront of a Cafe Rosalena sign.
Food
Start your day with these 5 breakfast burritos
Check out these five restaurants in San Jose cooking up their own versions of the classic breakfast staple.
August 22, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
K Cafe Feature
Food
8 unique cafes in San Jose
Whether you’re looking for impressive latte art or a late-night caffeine fix, these are eight of the most unique cafes in the Valley of the Heart’s Delight.
August 22, 2024
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Nicole Calande
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Culture
Where to make friends in San Jose
Here’s your guide to social clubs, public events, and more local ways to make pals in the great 408.
August 22, 2024
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Nicole Calande
Rapper Traxamillion holds a microphone close to his mouth and wears a bright orange track jacket.
Culture
Remembering San Jose rapper + producer Traxamillion
Learn about the late San Jose-raised rapper + producer who has a lasting legacy in the great 408, the Bay Area, and the hip-hop world as a whole.
February 26, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A woman in a blue sweater and white pants performs a stretching maneuver low to the ground.
Culture
Meet the San Jose breaker vying for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Vicki Chang, also known as “La Vix,” is a professional breakdancer + member of Team USA — and hails from the great 408.
February 26, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
Two Park SJ meters in downtown.
City
How to deal with parking tickets in San Jose
Resolving parking citations in the great 408 will always be a bummer, but hopefully our guide makes it less confusing.
February 21, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A black + white Pit Bull Terrier with a purple leash stares in the camera with his tongue out.
City
Where to find adoptable pets around San Jose
Find local adoption sites, pets currently available, and information on adoption fees.
February 20, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang