Newsstand closing marks the end of an era at Diridon station in San Jose

"For decades possibly ever since the train station on Cahill Street in San Jose opened in 1935 there's been a newsstand to provide commuters with a cup of coffee, a quick snack and, even today, a newspaper. But that won't be the case after Tuesday when McCarthy's Newsstand at the Diridon Transit Center closes its doors. The small stand, tucked away in a corner of the historic train station, has been on a month-to-month lease for the past few years."

"Anne Zingale, who took over the business from the McCarthy family in 2022, said she was notified last month that the lease was coming to an end. A one-woman show these days, the stand will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, with a couple hours off for lunch. They just said times were changing, Zingale said. This seems like such an important part of this space, and I think we've been a huge benefit to the station."

McCarthy's Newsstand at the Diridon Transit Center in San Jose will close after operating in the station since at least 1935. The small corner stand has run on a month-to-month lease in recent years and was notified its lease was ending. Owner Anne Zingale took over the business from the McCarthy family in 2022 and operates the stand largely alone. The shop has limited weekday hours and served commuters with coffee, snacks and newspapers. The final day of operation is December 9, 2025, ending more than six decades of continuous service at the train depot.

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