Around Town
Content’s Daniel Garcia still cultivating creativity in Silicon Valley
The San Jose arts community toasted the magazine founder's retirement at the San Jose Museum...
Community celebrates storied San Jose fire station’s grand opening
The new station No. 8 replaces one originally built in 1913 on the eroding banks...
George Takei of ‘Star Trek,’ Cheech & Chong at GalaxyCon this weekend
The guest lineup for the pop culture convention draws an eclectic range of fans to...
‘Seeds of Peace’ penguin on a fundraising mission in San Jose
The figure is part of a 20-foot bronze sculpture that will be installed at Arena...
Why San Jose’s Century 21 should be revived as a first-class IMAX theater
The domed theater on Winchester Boulevard, shuttered since 2014, could be an amazing 70mm IMAX...
Joby Aviation air taxi flight simulator lands at San Jose Mineta airport
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan took a spin in the simulator, which will be stationed...
What’s new this year for the Santa Clara County Fair
The 82nd edition of the San Jose tradition opens Wednesday, with racing pigs, hungry butterflies...
San Jose can’t have a Circle of Palms without palms, right?
The lanky, swaying tree has never been a good fit with San Jose's climate, but...
Nobody saw this memory-making moment coming at San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
Five guys from the audience were brought on stage Saturday night to sing and dance...
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest’s key to success? Eight stages of musical variety
Festivalgoers can bounce from a cool backyard jam session or a raucous outdoor party to...
Ukrainian children’s ‘trench art’ on display at Los Altos Fine Art in the Park
Portola Valley artist Sasha Samuels curated the showcase for the Los Altos Rotary Club's 51st...
Downtown San Jose’s coolest new shark isn’t named Celebrini
"Fishbones" was unveiled at Guildhouse's fifth anniversary party. Could it spark a second Shark Byte...
Tech at Nite adds a dash of childhood nostalgia to a grown-up party
Marketing Manager Joanna Acevedo found a good formula to bring "Zillennials" like her back to...
Historic downtown San Jose skyscraper gets a brand new look
The Bank of Italy's blueprint-style scaffolding wrap adds some color and fun to the downtown...
San Jose announces finalists to replace Cesar Chavez’s name on central park
Public can vote in ranked-choice survey through Aug. 3 to recommend a name to replace...
Mayors aiming to crush former 49ers QB John Paye in grape-stomp contest
Matt Mahan, Lisa Gillmor, Carmen Montano and others will compete at this weekend's 44th annual...
Special Olympics has a special night at Children’s Discovery Museum
The organization's Northern California chapter received the Legacy for Children Award at San Jose learning...
Mrs. Roper Romp brings a colorful time to Willow Glen
The legions of people in curly orange wigs and colorful caftans Saturday on Lincoln Avenue...
This year’s San Jose Jazz Summer Fest will be Bruce Labadie’s last
The festival's longtime artistic director is stepping down after 36 year's following the Aug. 7-9...
A year after a hit-and-run, San Jose man returning to Stars and Strides Run
Jeff Garmany plans to compete in the wheelchair division of Saturday's 5K/10K race in downtown...
San Jose arts group Local Color getting creative with new space
The Big Arts Building on West Julian Street expected to open later this month with...
Digital artist Rhonda Holberton working to keep women in the picture
The San Jose State professor, a Knight Tech + Art fellowship recipient, is part of...
Club Volo brings a new place for San Jose to play downtown
New sports hub has beach volleyball, pickleball and futsal courts at the Serpentine Pavilion in...
The Domes, San Jose’s newest entertainment venue, is a real mind trip
New space near San Pedro Square can be used for watching sports, hosting corporate events...
What a historic blouse tells us about Sarah Winchester
The garment, on loan from the Campbell Museums, will be on display at the Winchester...
Community leaders give heartfelt farewell to Rod Diridon Sr.
Hundreds of people attended the celebration of life for "father of modern transit" in Silicon...
‘Modern’ in 1976, Santa Clara neighborhood celebrates 50 years of community
The residents of the Laurel Park East neighborhood held a block party June 6 to...
Special needs adults have a fun night at Crystal Ball Dance
More than 150 people kicked up their heels at the second annual event, sponsored by...
Parking at a meter in downtown San Jose? Better pay attention.
The city is poised to raise the hourly rate and extend the hours of operation...
It’s a perfect weekend for al fresco entertainment in San Jose
Opera San Jose will fill the Municipal Rose Garden with music this weekend in a...
Good guys in high heels continue YWCA tradition in San Jose
About 600 people registered to take part in the YWCA's "Walk a Mile in Their...
San Jose rolls out the welcome mat with Viva CalleSJ on Sunday
The "Greetings from San Jose" route includes popular hubs like Japantown, St. James Park and...
San Jose’s Juneteenth celebrations kick off with Mayor’s Freedom Ball
Saturday's Juneteenth in the Streets in downtown San Jose will feature vocal trio SWV and...
Iconic Campbell comic book store making a big move this month
It'll be a new start for Heroes Comics, which is leaving downtown and moving to...
Weekend events kick off a festive season in the South Bay
Downtown San Jose's SubZERO festival and the 50th annual Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival are...
Bay Area college students pitch innovative ideas for the future of hockey
The teams' proposals ranged from making the game more accessible for the disabled to better...
Public memorial to be held for Rod Diridon Sr. in San Jose
Political leaders from the region, state and nation are expected to pay tribute to Silicon...
San Jose State students help build Christmas in the Park’s future
The Countdown to Christmas clock is getting a modern update thanks to the university's industrial...
Mesmerizing artwork illuminates Circle of Palms in San Jose
"Gaiascope" by artist Brooke Einbender was commissioned to celebrate the FIFA World Cup at Levi's...
After celebrating 70 years, Original Joe’s owners say they’re ready to pass the torch
Co-owner Brad Rocca said his family, which opened Original Joe's in San Jose in 1956,...
Alum Rock Counseling Center award has special meaning for Blanca Alvarado
The former Santa Clara County supervisor received a lifetime achievement award Friday at Alum Rock...
New mural honors Inez Jackson, groundbreaking San Jose community leader
The mural honors San Jose's first Black postal worker, who later led the boards of...
Santa Clara County DA’s student art contest takes aim at animal cruelty
Leland High School junior Angelica Liljenstam, who took first place in the "Justice for All"...
Bay Area cities let their FIFA World Cup flags fly
The Bay Area Host Committee raised FIFA World Cup flags in several Bay Area cities...
Longtime San Jose State hangout starts a new chapter with new owner
Peanuts Deluxe Cafe owner Richard Hobbs wants to make the eatery a worker-owned business.
Hey, San Jose, don’t make us send Indiana Jones after you
The public could lose easy access to the treasure trove of historical material inside the...
Canine couture on display at Humane Society Silicon Valley’s Fur Ball
A parade of dolled-up dogs made the scene at 'The Pet Gala' fundraiser at San...
Stroke Awareness Foundation charts a new path for its future
The San Jose nonprofit, founded in 2002, will spread its reach and its mission by...
San Jose Museum of Art gala glows despite gloomy skies
Downtown museum honors artist Alison Saar and the Adobe Foundation at Circle of Palms event...
Families don’t like Pruneyard’s plan to reopen a parking lot pass-through
Bringing cars back to the pedestrian thoroughfare would endanger kids who enjoy the nearby children's...
LifeMoves honors John and Sue Sobrato for longtime partnership
The Sobrato Organization has supported the creation of homeless housing developments and navigation centers in...
It’s the final curtain for 3Below Theaters in downtown San Jose
The venue's last live show, a Shakespearean/TV sitcom romp titled "The Bardy Bunch," closes this...
Meet Coco, downtown San Jose’s new autonomous delivery robot
A fleet of 20 bots will start delivering food in San Jose, Coco Robotics' first...
Clock donation sets off a history mystery about old San Jose City Hall
History San Jose can't find any photographs taken inside the Victorian-era building, which was torn...
Viva CalleSJ puts East San Jose in the spotlight this weekend
First of the city's three "open streets" events for 2026 lets cyclists, walkers explore a...
Santa Clara University receives multimillion-dollar gift for new AI center
A Nvidia executive's nearly $25 million gift will create the Cunningham Shoquist Center for Applied...
High-tech smart bathroom lands in downtown San Jose near SAP Center
The Throne restroom, which will be at Arena Green for six months, is free, it's...
Children’s Discovery Museum’s new rooftop duck needs a name
The community can pick their favorite from five finalists names for the Purple Museum's mascot...
Artists put their love for the 408 on display for this year’s San Jose Day
The eighth annual event includes art and fashion shows, flash tattoos and a weekend festival.
Rod Diridon: Reactions to longtime community leader’s death
The former Santa Clara County supervisor and father of Silicon Valley's transit system died April...
Rod Diridon, 87, made connecting Santa Clara County his lifelong mission
A 20-year member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Rod Diridon was considered...
50 years of Apple: Five moments that changed how we live
From the Apple II to the iPhone, the Cupertino company has revolutionized how we work,...
Great America hits 50. It may not make it to 52
The Santa Clara amusement park first welcomed visitors on March 20, 1976.
Downtown San Jose gets ready for March Madness at SAP Center
Street festival, drone show and a Shaq-fueled DJ popup surround two rounds of NCAA men's...
Free parking time at Westfield Valley Fair gets cut in half
If you're shopping at the mall, better not dawdle or you'll find yourself paying for...
Nvidia GTC painting downtown San Jose green this week
About 30,000 attendees are swarming the city's hotels, restaurants and Plaza de Cesar Chavez during...
Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrated at Computer History Museum
Scores of Apple veterans, including original co-founder Ron Wayne, attended the launch event for David...
‘Play’ will likely be a key driver to downtown San Jose’s future success
Bars, restaurants and cultural experiences continue to drive foot traffic downtown, San Jose Mayor Matt...
Cinequest returns, and so do the volunteers who keep it going
The 35th annual film festival will take place in San Jose and Mountain View from...
San Jose, SJSU collaborate on new AI Center for Civic and Social Good
Workshops, demos of artificial intelligence tools will be offered to the public at downtown's MLK...
How do you make it to Carnegie Hall? Through Gilroy, it seems
Before heading to the prestigious concert hall, conductor Jonathan Souza will lead singers in a...