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What will these new California state laws look like in San Jose?

We’re checking out a handful of new California state laws set to begin in 2024, and how they may be translated in San Jose.

January 3, 2024

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Alyson Chuyang

Three bottles of zero-proof alcohol laid out on a table with the mocktails beside it.

Food

10 sober-friendly places to grab a drink in San Jose

Participating in Dry January? Looking to make a lifestyle change? Simply don’t enjoy alcohol? No problem.

January 3, 2024

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Alyson Chuyang

The Bank of Italy Tower from a ground view.

Development

Historic Bank of Italy Tower to convert to housing

Original plans for the Bank of Italy Tower in downtown San Jose have switched from small office renovation to housing.

January 3, 2024

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Alyson Chuyang

City

Things to look forward to in San Jose in 2024

We’re looking forward to a lot in 2024, from celebrating big milestones to trying new restaurants + attending big events.

January 2, 2024

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Alyson Chuyang

Mural on the side of the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, depicting the many sides of William Price, otherwise known as Billy DeFrank. The name of the organization "Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center" is on the mural, as well as the title "Spirit of Generosity, Love, and Inclusion."

Culture

Try this: SJtoday’s Picture of the Year contest

We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our SJtoday Picture of the Year contest.

January 2, 2024

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Emily Shea-Owen

Three trees, one has a drawing of Shakespeare as a topper, and says "Shakespruce," the next has colorful, pink ornaments, and is surrounded by a "Barbie" box, the last is adorned with white lace, rainbows, and a discoball, with a sign that says "Silicon Valley Pride."

City

Recycling your Christmas tree in and around San Jose

When the holidays are over, you still have to deal with the Christmas tree in the corner. Here are a few ways to dispose of dead trees around San Jose.

December 22, 2023

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Jordan Radach

Culture

SJtoday Wrapped: The best of 2023

We’re wrapping up the year and looking back on the best of 2023.

December 21, 2023

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Alyson Chuyang

A hand holding the mail-in ballot in front of a ballot drop-off center.

Elections

What’s on the March 2024 primary ballot in San Jose

For the March 2024 election, San Jose residents will vote on four district councilmembers + the mayor.

December 21, 2023

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Alyson Chuyang

A photo of an outdoor courtyard full of guests eating, with a white, old-fashioned house in the background.

History

The story of the Gonzales/Peralta Adobe, the oldest structure in SJ

A small, two-room structure in the center of San Pedro Square Market tells the incredible origin story of the great 408.

December 20, 2023

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Nicole Calande

Two kids sit on Santa's lap during pictures at Christmas in the Park

Culture

Kid-friendly activities in San Jose for winter break

From theme parks to cooking classes, educational options to DIY days, check out these kid-friendly activities in San Jose.

December 20, 2023

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Gregg Aronica