Farewell events planned for San Jose’s Art Boutiki’s final days
The bookstore, cafe and music venue, closing its doors after 16 years, has several events...
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MACLA, Montalvo Arts Center partner on new exhibition in San Jose
"From Their Hands to Ours," at MACLA's downtown gallery through March, explores issues of identity,...
San Jose’s Christmas in the Park has a busy weekend ahead
Visitors can bring a toy to VTA's Stuff the Bus drive or watch finishers at...
Caltrain’s Holiday Train taking a different route this year
Passengers will be riding the festively decorated train Saturday when it makes a round trip...
Season of Hope concerts return to St. Joseph Cathedral in San Jose
The series will feature four free concerts Dec. 14-17 at the historic downtown San Jose...
San Jose students get a holiday treat thanks to Shop With a Cop program
Nearly 200 third graders from San Jose schools were joined by Bay Area law enforcement...
San Jose Transit Bowl: Who will win a three-way race to Levi’s Stadium?
A friendly competition before Sunday's 49ers-Titans game will determine whether car, VTA light rail or...
Newsstand closing marks the end of an era at Diridon station in San Jose
McCarthy's Newsstand, which has been a fixture at the 90-year-old train depot since 1971, will...
San Jose City Hall goes psychedelic to honor Grateful Dead concert
The legendary band's first gig under that name was at an "acid test" held at...
New artistic director for Children’s Musical Theater steps into big role
Kikau Alvaro, who took over for his longtime mentor, Kevin Hauge, is directing "Finding Neverland,"...
San Jose family opens home to people fleeing Valley Fair shooting
Martin and Irene Garcia sheltered about 50 people who came rushing to their San Jose...
Santa Claus going green at Christmas in the Park this year
Santa's got a plug-in electric sleigh to go with an all-electric house at Christmas in...
Miracle on First Street, other San Jose pop-up holiday bars are back
You can enjoy a Snowball Old Fashioned or sip on a Wreck the Halls at...
Giving thanks for those who helped out our neighbors in need
Diana and Al Vallorz, the owners of Tony & Alba's Pizza and Pasta, set a...
San Jose Holiday Lights event has Discovery Meadow glowing
Dinosaurs, unicorns and a colorful candy land are part of the new illuminated display near...
‘South Bay Flashback’ celebrates San Jose’s role in rock history
The yearlong exhibit at History Park in San Jose is filled with handbills, posters, photos...
Los Gatos’ New Museum has a groovy 60th anniversary celebration
Museum supporters channeled their inner "flower child" with tie-dyed shirts and paisley prints at the...
A quirky street in San Jose gets an innovative makeover
Previously paved with concrete, Katherine Court in the Rose Garden neighborhood has been redone with...
San Jose’s historic First Unitarian church celebrates $2 million renovation
The restoration work on the 1891 church building goes well beyond a new roof and...
San Jose Sports Hall of Fame is like a family reunion at its heart
Earthquakes star Landon Donovan and longtime Oak Grove High football coach Ed Buller are among...
San Jose Museum of Art volunteers help art come alive for students
Fore more than 50 years, Let's Look at Art docents have been bringing art into...
Hey, jerks! Stop stealing artwork from downtown San Jose
Following the theft of a bronze statue in September, alebrijes sculptures were swiped from San...
These San Jose State students are a lock for Santa’s ‘nice’ list
The team revamped the aging "Penguin Flight School" display with new animatronic figures that will...
San Jose’s iconic House of Pizza celebrating its 75th anniversary
The downtown restaurant, opened by George Kukar in 1950, has become a San Jose institution...
New book documents the fight to save the ill-fated Willow Glen trestle
Larry Ames, who led the seven-year effort to preserve the trestle, has saved it for...
It’s a parade of pumpkins at Silicon Valley nonprofit event
Decorated pumpkins referenced Trump protests, Measure A, "K-Pop Demon Hunters" and the upcoming Super Bowl...
Downtown San Jose bars get into the Halloween spirit
Lounges get dressed up for the spooky holiday with decor themed to spooky movies and...
Silicon Valley Reads 2026: A trio of books about creating connections, community
"Bridges to Belonging" is the theme of next year's "community reads" event in Santa Clara...
Notre Dame High’s Women of Impact honorees have a family connection
Dr. Sejal Hathi, a 2009 Notre Dame graduate, said it was a coincidence the school...
Martha’s Kitchen moves into bigger facility in San Jose
Executive Director Bill Lee says the nonprofit provided 2.4 million meals to clients last year....
San Jose interfaith group PACT honors John A. Sobrato
More than 300 people attended the lunch at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, which also celebrated...
Stromboli fans: Tony DiMaggio’s in San Jose is back in business
After being closed for nearly a year because of a roof fire, the iconic eatery...
It’s big, bright and in front of San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts
Against the objections of a grassroots group, the city council first approved allowing the advertising...
Masks and Nakamatsu add up to a fun Symphony San Jose opener
It was a literal "who's who?" at Symphony San Jose's "Masquerade" opening gala last weekend,...
Why San Jose’s Dia de los Muertos festivities may be quieter this year
The huge Dia San Jose event has been canceled because of a lack of corporate...
Activist, astronaut shares her story at YWCA’s Inspire Luncheon
Amanda Nguyen, a scientist and activist for sexual assault survivors' rights, achieved her dream of...
Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon to take over San Jose streets this weekend
The two-day event will showcase a dozen bands along the route, with Pop Rocks headlining...
It’s going to be a spooky month at the Winchester Mystery House
The new Festival Fright Nights attraction provides a jump-filled -- but respectful -- tour of...
Stephanie Dinkins’ AI-driven “Data Trust” transforms San Jose’s ICA
The immersive, interactive installation will be open through March 2026 at the downtown gallery.
Raise a stein for another Oktoberfest celebration at Gordon Biersch
Saturday's fest at the San Jose brewery includes music, food, a stein-holding contest and lots...
Cowboys making a big comeback at the Stanford Theatre next month
The Palo Alto movie palace will showcase nearly four dozen Westerns -- including six silent...
Joe Montana makes a splash with new canned cocktail
Double Gold is the legendary QB’s new collaboration with Gold Bar Whiskey.
Summit League makes game-changing donation to Loaves and Fishes
The Summit League's $310,000 gift will allow the food-based nonprofit to purchase two new temperature-controlled...
San Jose’s Bark in the Park putting rescued dogs in the spotlight
This Saturday's event at William Street Park will include "Animal Rescue Row," a section dedicated...
San Jose’s Rotary PlayGarden turns 10, and its age is showing
More than 1 million visitors and a decade of play has meant a lot of...
Opera San Jose looking to shake things up for its 42nd season
Audiences will get to vote on the ending of Mozart's "Così Fan Tutte," which debuts...
San Jose Museum of Art’s new executive director wants to take institution to another level
"Art and culture and civic engagement should go hand-in-hand," says Jeremiah Matthew Davis, who arrives...
It’s going to be a vintage weekend at History Park in San Jose
The calendar will turn back to the 1920s for the Santa Clara Valley Model T...
The perfect storm that upended Japantown business owners’ dreams
After the abrupt closing of JTown Pizza in San Jose, the community has rallied to...
Viva CalleSJ will close nearly 10 miles of streets this weekend as it wraps up its 10th year
"Las Calles" will close nearly 10 miles of San Jose streets to vehicle traffic Sunday...
Alebrijes celebrations continue in downtown San Jose this weekend
The "Ritmos y Colores" festival at Plaza de Cesar Chavez will feature a community procession,...
Campbell’s Pruneyard Cinemas has cooked up a recipe for success
Culinary Cinemas program's secret sauce includes popular retro movies, three-course dinners and a dash of...
Street mural unveiling kicks off SV Pride weekend in downtown San Jose
Artist Danny Feliz Hanson says the huge project in the city's LGBTQ district was a...
Silicon Valley Pride celebrating 50 years in downtown San Jose this weekend
Festival at Plaza de Cesar Chavez and downtown parade put spotlight on the LGBTQ movement's...
Lowriders will be hopping at San Jose City Hall plaza this weekend
The annual Lowrider Day celebration on Saturday will include custom cars, live entertainment and food...
Retired San Jose firefighter Sam Seibert turns 106: ‘The years have been good to me’
Probably the oldest living firefighter in the country, he celebrated with family and friends Tuesday...
San Jose schools’ new buildings provide lessons in history
Hillbrook School and Bellarmine College Prep cut the ribbons on new classroom space this month.
COVID forces San Jose’s City Lights Theater to end its season early
The final weekend of "Head Over Heels" is called off because of illness among the...
Christmas in the Park’s new boss: ‘I need to save Christmas’
Ted Lopez, a fourth-generation San Josean, takes the reins of the city's most beloved holiday...
It’s all one, big happy fandom at GalaxyCon in San Jose
Fans are having a blast making connections with celebrities and each other at this weekend's...
GalaxyCon bringing superhero, sci-fi and horror icons to San Jose
Guests at this weekend's "festival of fandom" include Jeremy Renner, William Shatner and Barry Bostwick...
San Jose State’s modernist buildings on latest ‘Endangered 8’ list
Preservation Action Council hopes to spark a conversation about preserving symbols of the Mid-Century Modern...
Will Waymo car be the star of San Jose Chamber of Commerce BBQ?
The Mountain View company will have one of its autonomous vehicles on display at the...
San Jose to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II victory
History buffs can take in a new World War II exhibit at History Park in...
Common leads a strong opening night for San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
A 90-minute set capped an electric night of music at the 35th annual festival, which...
Colorful ‘Alebrijes’ arrive downtown for San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
The eight towering Oaxacan statues of "magical animals" will be on display through the end...
It’s San Jose’s turn to honor the Grateful Dead in December
San Jose Rocks is raising money to put a plaque on the site of iconic...
St. James Park has long been San Jose’s center of politics, protest
The downtown park has been the site of Presidential speeches, an infamous lynching and the...
World’s largest Monopoly board to get a much-needed makeover
Monopoly in the Park will be part of a huge volunteer cleanup effort at Discovery...
Santa Clara County Fair packing a lot into five-day run
Carnival rides, fair food, stunt shows and a Los Lobos concert are part of this...
After 84 years, Vahl’s remains the place to be in Alviso
Character and kitsch go hand-in-hand at the old-school bar and restaurant, which first opened in...
San Jose honoring retiring CMT Artistic Director Kevin Hauge
The Montgomery Theater's courtyard is being dedicated Sunday to honor the longtime arts leader, who...
San Jose’s Italian Family Festa seems fresher than ever
The weekend's event at History Park -- including its popular mayoral grape stomp -- is...
Capers restaurant in Campbell celebrates 25th anniversary
"It's like my own personal version of Cheers," owner Kam Ravazi said at a party...
Domino masters get everything in place for the Tech Topple in San Jose
San Jose native Alex Huang has been leading a team of 15 to build the...
Danny the Dragon rides again at Happy Hollow in San Jose
The popular attraction at the park and zoo at Kelley Park, which opened in 1961,...
Why people boo Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone — and why he loves it
The longtime elected official -- who is stepping down this week -- says he decided...
San Jose’s Poor House Bistro celebrating 20th birthday with July 4 second line parade
The New Orelans-style restaurant has been dishing out Cajun-style food, accompanied by live and local...
Her husband couldn’t run the Stars and Strides race, so she ran it for him
Jeff Garmany has been hospitalized since a June 9 hit-and-run, but his wife and his...