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fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

San Jose youth keep Chinese American heritage alive at History Park

San Jose's Chinese-American community preserves history and fosters youth involvement amid historical and contemporary anti-immigrant repression.
Arts
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Let Kinky Boots lift your spirits to high-heeled heights, coming to San Jose!

Kinky Boots, a Tony-, Grammy-, and Olivier-winning musical, plays Nov 28–30, 2025 in San Jose; enter by 11/9/25 to win two tickets.
#foreclosure
#homelessness
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago
California

San Jose homeless audit highlights failed accountability - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's homeless outreach prioritizes volume over outcomes with limited accountability for nonprofits failing to meet service targets.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago
California

Complaint alleges San Jose employees, contractor improperly disposed of homeless residents' belongings

San Jose removed and destroyed homeless residents' belongings during encampment abatements, prompting multiple complaints alleging property loss, placard tampering, and lack of due process.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Grandfather killed by scalding hot shower at San Jose hotel, lawsuit alleges

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- The family of a man who died during a trip to San Jose is suing the hotel, alleging the hot water in the shower scalded him to death. The man was visiting in May to attend his granddaughter's graduation. It happened at Marriott's Fairfield Inn and Suites San Jose Airport, according to a lawsuit obtained by ABC7 News. The wrongful death lawsuit says 77-year-old Terril Johnson of Riverside was exposed to scalding hot water, measuring 134-136 degrees Fahrenheit.
California
#hospital-construction
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
13 hours ago

Motorcyclist dead after collision near San Jose High School, police say

A male motorcyclist died in a collision with another vehicle near San Jose High School at 24th Street and Bulldog Boulevard Friday evening.
#immigration-enforcement
fromKqed
3 days ago
US politics

San Jose Aims to Thwart ICE With New Policies on Masks and Public Properties | KQED

fromKqed
3 days ago
US politics

San Jose Aims to Thwart ICE With New Policies on Masks and Public Properties | KQED

#public-art-theft
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
California

Photos show stolen Bay Area statue being carted away in broad daylight

fromSFGATE
2 days ago
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Photos show stolen Bay Area statue being carted away in broad daylight

fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Lender seizes former San Jose store site, housing project property

A downtown San Jose site where a housing tower was once proposed but never built has been seized. At 27 S. First St., an empty building has been taken back through a deed in lieu of foreclosure, a procedure for a lender to take ownership of a property in a streamlined fashion. Elevated view of Tower 27, a mixed-use 24-story residential tower with 374 units and 35,300 square feet at 27 S. First St. in downtown San Jose, concept. (Merriman Anderson Architects)
Real estate
#affordable-housing
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

South Bay industrial market shows strength with San Jose lease

Therma LLC leased the entire 212,700-square-foot San Jose Logistics Center at 650 North King Rd., reflecting strong demand for modern logistics and industrial space.
Food & drink
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Must-try bakeries for 2025: Craving decadent cakes? Beignets? Cookies?

Preligen's Artisan Bakery in San Jose specializes in French-style croissants and pastries with daily early-morning production and rotating seasonal flavors.
#traffic-collision
Arts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

San Jose art gallery shares powerful message about gentrification

MACLA's There Are New Suns showcases Mexican American South Bay artists exploring cultural resilience and gentrification in San Jose, raising community awareness.
Arts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Drama the stage kind is thriving at South Bay high schools

San Jose high school theater programs maintain strong student engagement and large productions despite financial struggles among Bay Area professional theater companies.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

San Jose: 10 displaced after car fire spreads to two apartment buildings

A car fire spread to a carport and two apartment buildings in West San Jose, displacing 10 residents and causing significant damage to multiple units.
California
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

PG&E sees major growth potential in San Jose as electricity demand rises

PG&E is prioritizing expansion and substation upgrades in San Jose to meet surging tech-driven electricity demand and correct capacity misperceptions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

PG&E sees major growth potential in San Jose as electricity demand rises

For PG&E, San Jose offers a confluence of land and demand. The city has plenty of available open space for a tech industry whose thirst for energy has soared. San Jose is very important because it has room to grow, PG&E Chief Executive Officer Patricia Poppe told this news organization. There is demand from tech companies to grow here.
California
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Undocumented Man Taken By ICE in Front of Home in San Jose

Advocates warn of ongoing isolated ICE raids after an undocumented immigrant was detained in front of his San Jose home Saturday despite the Trump administration calling off the mass deployment of federal agents in the Bay Area earlier this week. As NBC Bay Area reports, federal agents with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement approached Gerardo, 42, in his driveway as he was leaving for work at 7:45 am Saturday, which was captured on the family's Ring camera (included in the below video clip).
US politics
#homicide
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

San Jose: Man convicted of murdering daughter-in-law in Walmart parking lot

A jury returned a guilty verdict Wednesday against 77-year-old Sital Singh Dosanjh, following a two-week murder trial for the Sept. 30, 2022 killing of Gurpreet Kaur Dosanjh in broad daylight outside the Walmart on Almaden Expressway. A guilty verdict can never bring back Gurpreet or erase her family's pain, but it does bring a measure of justice that can hopefully help her family find closure, Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Malinsky said Friday. This conviction acknowledges the truth of her murder and recognizes that Gurpreet's life mattered.
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fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

Diwali Carnival Illuminates Downtown San Jose This Weekend

Downtown San Jose will come alive with the spirit of Diwali on October 25 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Organized by the Association of Indo Americans, this free event invites everyone to join in the Festival of Lights, complete with colorful decorations that transform the area into a festive wonderland. Attendees can look forward to a mix of cultural elements that highlight Indian traditions, making it a welcoming gathering for families and friends across the community.
Music
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Mystery in Bay Area park after cherished landmark disappears

Momotaro, named for the popular Japanese folklore hero who is also often translated as "Peach Boy," was a gift from San Jose's oldest sister city, Okayama, Japan. The relationship between the cities was established in 1957, and the replica of the bronze statue that guards Okayama Station has stood in Guadalupe River Park near the Center for the Performing Arts since 1993. The statue depicts the boy and his dog, monkey and pheasant companions who go on a quest to defeat a band of ogres,
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Collins: ADUs remain a bright spot in San Jose's struggling housing market - San Jose Spotlight

Thanks to a series of state laws passed several years ago, homeowners now have more control over what they can do with their property, and that includes building ADUs. Once considered a niche housing option, ADUs have become a vital part of the city's residential growth strategy. A combination of state housing reforms and local incentives has helped homeowners take the lead in producing new units.
Real estate
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Fact Brief: Is San Jose home to the first ever Chuck E. Cheese location? - San Jose Spotlight

Chuck E. Cheese opened its first San Jose location on May 17, 1977; Nolan Bushnell founded it after co-founding Atari and creating Pong.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

San Jose: Pedestrian dies in collision on Monterey Road

A pedestrian died on Monterey Road in San Jose, the city's 30th roadway death and 15th pedestrian fatality of the year.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

San Jose: Suspected DUI driver kills pedestrian on I-280 connector, CHP says

A suspected drunk driver lost control on a San Jose freeway connector, striking and killing a man on the shoulder; the driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Man dies after being detained by San Jose police officers

A man died after being detained by San Jose officers following a reported overdose and physical confrontation; authorities are investigating the in-custody death.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Two tech companies find new San Jose offices for their headquarters

Netgear and Rose Batteries secured local leases in north San Jose, preserving headquarters and retaining or expanding office space to support their workforces.
US politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose council signs off on new city attorney - San Jose Spotlight

Susana Alcala Wood was unanimously appointed San Jose city attorney and will begin on Nov. 9 with an annual salary of $390,000.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 week ago

Halloween, Diwali and More Silicon Valley Events

Lovers of classical music and ballet are in luck this weekend. Peter Jaffe conducts Symphony San Jose's annual Symphonic Spooktacular, featuring selections from Stephen Schwartz's Wicked, Frank Wildhorn's Jekyll & Hyde, Kurt Weill's Threepenny Opera, Alan Menken's Little Shop of Horrors and Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods and Sweeney Todd. Dress up in a costume or just enjoy the festive Halloween parade. $35-$115. Oct 25, 7:30pm; Oct 26, 2:30pm. California Theatre, 345 S 1st St, San Jose. symphonysanjose.org
Music
Soccer (FIFA)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

San Jose working to be center stage for global sporting events: 'Fly here, Stay here, Play here'

San Jose will host major sporting events including Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup matches at Levi's Stadium, driving local economic activity and opportunities.
#condominium-sale
#lawrence-hotel
Marketing
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free FIFA 2026 Biz Workshop: Marketing Strategies (San Jose)

Small businesses gain tools and strategies to identify, prepare for and capitalize on mega-event economic opportunities through a four-part workshop series and San Jose session.
Silicon Valley food
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

San Jose sees a record number of new food businesses - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose issued 933 food-business tax certificates since 2022, driving record openings concentrated downtown and in neighborhood corridors, aided by streamlined permitting and nonprofit support.
fromThesanjoseblog
2 weeks ago

Lucid Group Celebrates Grand Opening of New San Jose Studio and Service Center

Lucid Group marked a milestone yesterday with the grand opening of its first San Jose studio and service center at 250 Stockton Avenue. This facility expands the company's Bay Area presence, joining existing studios at Westfield Valley Fair Mall and in Newark, near headquarters. The event drew attention with appearances from company executives, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and demonstration drives of the Lucid Air sedan and Lucid Gravity SUV, allowing attendees to experience these electric vehicles firsthand.
Cars
California
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Annual Micailhuitl "Dia de Muertos" (San Jose)

Community Dia de Muertos celebration at 749 Story Road, San Jose: free, 12–9 pm, Danza Azteca at 5 pm, food, altars, vendors, guest dance groups.
#home-sale
#pedestrian-fatality
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

San Jose: Garbage truck runs over man sleeping in alley

A man sleeping in a San Jose alley was run over and killed by a garbage truck; the driver stopped and police are investigating.
California
fromThesanjoseblog
2 weeks ago

San Jose Hosts the Largest Vietnamese Community Outside Vietnam

San Jose is home to about 145,000 Vietnamese residents, the largest Vietnamese population in any single city outside of Vietnam.
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Nightmare Before Christmas Paint Party (San Jose)

"This is Halloween, this is Halloween..." but with a paintbrush twist! Step into the world of Jack and Sally at our Nightmare Before Christmas Paint Party! Date: Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: ewh Food deals & drinks available for purchase All ages welcome! Create your own spooktacular masterpiece inspired by Halloween Town. Whether you're team Pumpkin King or team Sandy Claws, this night is for you!
Arts
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Arrest made in East San Jose gun brandishing incident

"The adult male suspect and the adult female victim were in a verbal altercation when the suspect brandished a firearm, causing the victim to fear for her life," she said.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Arrest made in shooting that injured one last month in San Jose

The incident happened around 12:50 a.m. on Sept. 2 in the 400 block of Minnesota Avenue, near Willow Street, San Jose police spokesperson Stacie Shih said in a news release Tuesday. Officers arrived at the scene to find evidence of a shooting but no victims, Shih said. While investigating the incident, officers located a pair of victims a man and a woman and their car, which was riddled with bullet holes, Shih said.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Newsom signs new shopping cart law championed by San Jose politicians

SB 753 allows local governments to return abandoned shopping carts to retailers, recover retrieval costs, and increases penalties to improve cleanup and reduce impound burdens.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

San Jose metro area No. 1 in declining home building permits - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro saw a 68% decline in building permits from July 2020 to July 2025, the largest drop among major U.S. metros.
Arts
fromThesanjoseblog
2 weeks ago

Spooky Lights Live! Brings Eerie Thrills to San Jose's Theater Scene

San Jose's City Lights Theater Company stages Spooky Lights Live!, an evening of live eerie short plays, staged readings, snacks, and a costume contest.
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

San Jose "Pinoytown" Historical Walking Tour (Oct. 12-26)

Hosted by The Filipino American National Historical Society FANHS-SCV , join Pinoytown San Jose Tours for a captivating walk through one of San Jose's forgotten Filipino American neighborhoods. Led by local historian Robert "Manong Robert" Ragsac, this tour brings to life the vibrant stories of Filipino pioneers who helped shape the city's multicultural heritage. You'll explore the historic streets once filled with Filipino cafés, pool halls, and community gathering spots, while learning about the resilience and contributions of early Filipino immigrants.
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Large RV encampment ensnared in abatement whack-a-mole' since leaving San Jose's Columbus Park

The owners of 20 vehicles 12 of who were offered and declined both interim housing and an offer from the city to buy back their RVs have congregated at the South San Jose parking lot on Coleman Road for the past two weeks, sparking complaints from neighbors and leading San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan to admonish other elected officials and the transit agency for allowing the unsanctioned encampment without proper planning.
California
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Garbage and recycling company buys San Jose property near apartments

Republic Services affiliate purchased a 2.3-acre industrial property at 665 North King Road in East San Jose for $10 million.
California
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

San Jose teens arrested in connection with gang-motivated attack

Two 17-year-old San Jose residents were arrested for a gang-motivated July attack involving stabbing, assault with a weapon, and were booked into juvenile hall.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Victim of violent San Jose VTA assault dies; suspect now faces possible murder charge

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A man who was violently assaulted at a Valley Transportation Authority station in San Jose has succumbed to his injuries and died, leading to possible murder charges for the suspect in custody, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said Thursday. Deputies initially arrested Brandon Fryshaw, 23, after a late-night fight at the Gish VTA light rail station in San Jose on Sept. 29, according to the Sheriff's Office.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

It's big, bright and in front of San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts

A large curved digital billboard is now live in downtown San Jose, prompting debate over light pollution, historic character, local business impacts, and public revenue.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose: Investigation underway after man found dead at Independence High School

A man's body was found at Independence High School early Thursday, prompting a police investigation into how he died and why he was on the grounds, authorities said. An unconscious man was discovered at the North Jackson Avenue campus just before 7 a.m., according to San Jose police. Both police officers and San Jose fire personnel responded to the scene, and the man was pronounced dead.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose: Police make eighth arrest in jewelry store smash and grab

A 19-year-old, Julian Gacutan, was arrested in connection with a Sept. 5 San Jose jewelry store smash-and-grab that injured the 88-year-old owner.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose: Man dies of injuries from assault at VTA light rail station

The assault was reported just before midnight Sept. 29 at the Gish station at East Gish Road and North First Street, and responding deputies with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office which polices Valley Transportation Authority transit lines found a 42-year-old man suffering from serious head injuries. An investigation determined that he had been severely beaten, and he was taken to a hospital. The sheriff's office said that he died around 11 p.m. Wednesday, 10 days after he was injured.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose: Suspected DUI driver causes deadly crash on Monterey Road, police say

The crash was reported at 5:35 p.m. after a woman driving a silver 2007 Ford sedan heading west on Rancho Drive took a left turn onto southbound Monterey Road, according to the San Jose Police Department. That put her in the path of a northbound blue 2013 BMW coupe, and the two vehicles collided, causing the BMW to hit the center divider and cross into southbound lanes.
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Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Fact Brief: Does San Jose have the largest Vietnamese population of any city in the world outside of Vietnam? - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose hosts about 145,000 Vietnamese residents, the largest Vietnamese population of any city outside Vietnam.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
3 weeks ago

Oktober Bests: Tricks, Treats and Bavarian Brews

Oktoberfest Tech at Night: Techtoberfest-The Tech Interactive invites guests to an Oktoberfest celebration of the science of beer and brews. Enjoy the museum after hours with a full bar, DJs, and pop-up experiences, plus full access to all Tech Interactive exhibits-including an EDM laser show in the IMAX Dome Theater curated by Universal Grammar, featuring Chale Brown, Zuri Alexa, and a guest DJ. Beer tastings will be led by Hapa's Brewing Company, Fox Tale Fermentation Project and Clandestine Brewery.
Food & drink
World news
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

San Jose approves peace monument for Arena Green West - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose will install a bronze 'Seeds of Peace' statue downtown funded by Diane Brandenburg and fundraising, targeted for completion by end of 2026.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose: Three arrested on suspicion of running sex trafficking operation out of motel

San Jose police arrested three people in a motel-based sex trafficking operation and found six survivors during a months-long investigation ahead of major sporting events.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Raising Cane's proposes new south San Jose location at furniture store site

The casual dining chain is floating a proposal to establish a restaurant at 1030 and 1040 Blossom Hill Rd., a location currently leased to a La-Z-Boy furniture store. Changes would include a redevelopment of the existing one-acre site on Blossom Hill Road near Almaden Expressway, planning documents show. The current building totals 19,600 square feet, according to a marketing brochure prepared by CBRE commercial real estate brokers Matt Kircher and Meaghan Post.
Real estate
California
fromThesanjoseblog
3 weeks ago

Free Fun Awaits: Top No-Cost Activities in San Jose

San Jose offers abundant free and low-cost outdoor, cultural, and market experiences that showcase natural beauty, arts, history, and community engagement.
fromThesanjoseblog
3 weeks ago

Playful People Productions Stages Disney's Newsies in San Jose

This Tony Award-winning musical, based on the 1899 Newsboys Strike, features two casts of teen and adult performers bringing the story to life. Set in early 20th-century New York City, the production follows charismatic newsboy Jack Kelly as he leads a group of young paper sellers in a stand against powerful publishers raising prices. The tale highlights themes of unity and justice, with reporter Katherine Plumber joining the cause to prove her worth in a male-dominated field.
Arts
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose hotel complex faces foreclosure as lodging market remains frail

A 204-room San Jose hotel complex faces imminent foreclosure over a delinquent $21.7 million loan amid persistent Bay Area hospitality sector distress.
Music
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

John Rybak + Friends at Mimosas

Free acoustic roots and blues performance featuring Perry Spinali (fiddle) and John Hosking (upright bass) at Mimosas Of Willow Glen, Oct 10, 2025, 6–9pm.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose: Police investigating death of woman found in home

SAN JOSE Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found inside a West San Jose home early Sunday, authorities said. San Jose police officers were called at 2:49 a.m. to a home in the 900 block of Wainwright Drive, which is just west of South Bascom Avenue and north of Southwest Expressway, for a report of a possibly deceased person, according to the police department.
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US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

San Jose finishes installing red light cameras at problematic intersections

San Jose installed red light cameras at four high-crash intersections to deter red light running, document violations with photos/video, and enable police-reviewed citations and fines.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Star Chefs crowns Jackie's Place, Protege, Oak & Rye winners

The second annual Star Chefs food and beverage pairing event to benefit Momentum for Health, held on Sept 21 at the Glass House in downtown San Jose, was anchored by the amazing talent of 17 local chefs from San Jose to Palo Alto. They teamed up with local beverage providers to create an afternoon of convivial culinary competition all to benefit the 65-year-old organization that provides mental health services for Santa Clara County residents.
Food & drink
#dia-de-los-muertos
#smash-and-grab
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose to buy downtown site once proposed for major tech campus as it eyes the creation of a sports and entertainment district

The City Council has approved the $13.5 million acquisition of 447 S. Almaden Blvd a 3.56-acre parcel located between the convention center to the east and Discovery Meadow and the Children's Discovery Museum property to the west after BXP, formerly known as Boston Properties, put the site up for sale in the spring after abandoning its development plans.
Real estate
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Mark's Hot Dogs in San Jose struggling after multiple break-ins this year

Repeated burglaries and vandalism are straining Mark's Hot Dogs, forcing reduced hours and threatening long-established small business survival.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Man critically injured in fight at San Jose light rail station

Brandon Fryshaw, 23, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a severe beating at San Jose's Gish Light Rail Station; victim in critical condition.
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