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San Jose Museum of Art from a drone perspective.
Live
20 interesting facts about San Jose, CA
We’re bringing you some fun facts about San Jose and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give these a try.
February 19, 2024 03:28 PM
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Nicole Calande
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
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Alyson Chuyang
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
The outside of San Jose Mineta International Airport at night.
Work
All you need to know about San Jose Mineta International Airport
To help make your entire process at the San Jose Mineta Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 41 nonstop flights.
February 2, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
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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.
January 26, 2024
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Nicole Calande
On top of a wooden table sits a laptop, a latte with a frankly upsetting amount of cinnamon, and an extremely saucy breakfast sandwich on milk toast.
Culture
Public work spots with WiFi in San Jose, CA
From local cafes to public hotspots, catch up on your to-do list at these work spots in San Jose with WiFi.
January 24, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A BART train at the Berryessa train station.
Airports and Transportation
San Jose’s transit projects: What’s the status?
We’re breaking down three major transit projects in San Jose + California as a whole.
January 21, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
The 30-foot tall statue of Chuck E Cheese sitting on a purple block, seen from ground level, with a man looking impressed in the bottom corner of the screen. The man is wearing a hat with the NASA symbol.
City
Honest reviews of San Jose’s iconic statues
From historical events, to creative interpretations of cultural creatures, San Jose’s statue game is on point.
January 18, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A heap of tomatoes and vegetation in a dark brown wooden bin outside.
Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in San Jose
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
January 17, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A white dog with black markings sits happily on a sunny patch of grass near a trail, tongue out.
Play
Dog-friendly businesses + places guide for San Jose
Explore these dog-friendly businesses and places in San Jose that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
January 16, 2024
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Ashlea Hearn
An overhead view of downtown San Jose from a rain-streaked window.
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San Jose’s 2024 winter forecast
Let’s jump into San Jose’s forecast for the first three months of 2024.
January 8, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
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A black + white Pit Bull Terrier with a purple leash stares in the camera with his tongue out.
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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
One car travels down four-lane street in San Jose, California that is lined by buildings. A construction crane is in the distance.
Live
The unwritten rules of San Jose
Tell us you’re from San Jose without telling us you’re from San Jose.
February 19, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A display of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection at the MLK Library in downtown San Jose.
History
Honoring Black history in San Jose
From public artworks to cultural centers, local Black history is all around us.
February 16, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
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Remembering the legacy of Norman Y. Mineta
February 16, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A Lunar New Year celebration with a large crowd of people gathered around costumed lion dancers.
Culture
Local Lunar New Year celebrations around San Jose, CA
Ring in the Year of the Dragon.
February 15, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Streetview of a 6 story mixed-use residential and retail space on a sunny day, with cars parked along the street.
Development
February housing development updates for San Jose
From mixed-use spaces to affordable units for students and teachers, we’re rounding up new developments coming soon to the great 408.
February 15, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
Beneath a tree, an outdoor patio set, complete with fireplace and ottoman, overlooks the South Bay hills.
Play
Unique places to stay in San Jose
From hideaway casitas to the Hayes Mansion, San Jose is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
February 14, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A pink-hued picture of Santa Clara Street with graphics depicting each of the five love languages; hand-holding, a gift box, a chat bubble with a heart, a clock with a heart at the center, and hands holding a heart that is half-heart, half-Earth.
Culture
Expressing your love language in San Jose
We’re looking at how you can express the five love languages around the great 408.
February 13, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
At the Santana Row arch, two people clink red wine glasses.
Restaurants
Answered: What is the most romantic restaurant in San Jose?
We asked, you answered — these swoon-worthy restaurants are sure to spark something between you and your companion.
February 13, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
Century 22 dome in San Jose with the marquee reading, "Goodbye San Jose So Long."
City
Asked: What local San Jose business would you like to see make a comeback?
What stores, restaurants, and venues would you like to see return to the great 408?
February 12, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang