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fromThe Mercury News
2 hours 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
6 hours 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
10 hours 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
11 hours 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
#public-art-theft
#immigration-enforcement
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
US politics

San Jose City Council Supports ICE Mask Ban After Plainclothes Arrest | KQED

fromKqed
4 weeks ago
US politics

South Bay Day Laborer Center Staff 'Devastated' Over Immigration Arrest | KQED

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
US politics

San Jose City Council Supports ICE Mask Ban After Plainclothes Arrest | KQED

fromKqed
4 weeks ago
US politics

South Bay Day Laborer Center Staff 'Devastated' Over Immigration Arrest | KQED

Soccer (FIFA)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day 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
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
Real estate

Inside the $1,140,000 sale of a Santa Clara County home

A 1,502-square-foot San Jose condo sold for $1,140,000 ($759/sq ft) on Sept. 5, 2025, with three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Santa Clara County real estate: Home on Sunflower Lane sells for $1,190,000

A San Jose condominium at 5651 Sunflower Lane sold Aug. 12, 2025 for $1,190,000, equal to $925 per square foot.
#lawrence-hotel
Marketing
fromFuncheap
2 days 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
4 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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
fromsfist.com
6 days ago
California

San Jose Garbage Truck Hits and Kills Man Lying In an Alley and Covered in Blankets

fromsfist.com
6 days ago
California

San Jose Garbage Truck Hits and Kills Man Lying In an Alley and Covered in Blankets

US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days 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
6 days 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
6 days 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
#homicide
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Fitness club inks lease at San Jose retail hub where homes are eyed

Fitness International leased about 30,000 square feet at El Paseo de Saratoga to open a Club Studio Fitness gym.
fromThe Mercury News
1 week 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.
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#shooting
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
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Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
2 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
2 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
#homelessness
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 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.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 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
2 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
2 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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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 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
2 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
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose rolls out red-light cameras at four of its most dangerous intersections

With one of the city's most dangerous streets in the backdrop, Mayor Matt Mahan recalled visiting with the family and attending the funeral of Esias Amaru Ramos-Berhane, an 11-year-old boy killed on his scooter last year in South San Jose. I promised them that it was with his memory that I would fight for safer streets for our city, Mahan said. Today, I am remembering Esias, (and) as you know, I believe that public safety is the most fundamental responsibility of our government.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Investigation into San Jose stabbing ends in two arrests

Two San Jose men were arrested and booked on suspicion of attempted murder after a March double stabbing; one victim recovered and one remains hospitalized.
Food & drink
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose: West Coast Sourdough brings sandwiches and soups to Willow Glen

West Coast Sourdough opened a second San Jose location on Meridian Avenue, offering sourdough sandwiches, soups, salads, and gluten-free options.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose property sale: Single-family residence sells for $1.5 million

1731 Ross Circle Google Street View A 3,672-square-foot three-unit house built in 1963 has changed hands. The spacious unit in the 1700 block of Ross Circle in San Jose was sold on Aug. 20, 2025 for $1,480,000 which represents a price per square foot of $403. This is a two-story triplex. Inside, there is one fireplace. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.3 acres.
Real estate
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Lender plans to develop homes on San Jose former Greyhound bus terminal site that faces foreclosure

A lender seeks court approval to foreclose on an abandoned downtown San Jose Greyhound terminal to seize the site and pursue redevelopment into mid‑rise housing.
Real estate
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Housing might replace office spaces inside San Jose mixed-use building

A proposal would convert offices at 74–96 South First St., downtown San Jose, into 47 apartments (32 studios, 15 one-bedroom units).
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose: Motorcyclist dies in collision on Branham Lane

The crash with a car was reported at 8:25 p.m. on Branham Lane near Jarvis Avenue, according to the San Jose Police Department. The motorcycle rider, described only as an adult, was taken to the hospital with major injuries and was pronounced dead, police said. A minor who was riding in the car was also taken to the hospital with what were described as injuries that were not life threatening, police said.
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Coffee
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Dutch Bros plans new San Jose site at empty restaurant property

Dutch Bros plans to convert a former Wendy's at South Bascom and Leigh into a drive-through and walk-up coffee shop retaining the existing exterior shell.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

San Jose leaders condemn ICE arrest at day laborer center by plainclothes agent

An ICE detainment was caught on camera at a San Jose nonprofit which has supported the immigrant community in the South Bay for nearly 50 years. The San Jose Rapid Response Network says Tuesday morning, targeted immigration activity led to the arrest of a man inside of the day laborer center at ConXión to Community. The day prior, the network says the man fled an ICE check-in office after his wife was detained - leading to a warrant to be served for his arrest.
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fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

San Jose shows progress in clearing encampments, reducing pollution along its waterways

San Jose cleared and banned encampments along many polluted waterways, removed millions of pounds of trash, and spent nearly $64 million to reduce encampment-related pollution.
Arts
fromFuncheap
4 weeks ago

Rooted to Rise: San Jose Art Show w/ 75+ Works

Free art auction fundraiser on November 1 in San Jose featuring 75+ artworks, food, drinks, music, and online bidding; proceeds support Muindi Foundation LearnNow programs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

San Jose: Motorcyclist killed in collision with minivan

The crash was reported at 12:19 a.m. Saturday near Ocala Avenue and Ridgemont Drive, between East Capitol Expressway and South White Road, according to the San Jose Police Department. An initial investigation determined that a woman driving a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica was turning left from Ridgemont onto westbound Ocala, putting her in the path of a man headed east on a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle. The rider crashed into the minivan; he was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

San Jose Bike Party

San Jose Bike Party is a monthly community ride every third Friday at 8 pm in San Jose featuring food vendors and music bikes.
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fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Murder Victim's Reports of Beatings Didn't Stop Killer from Returning, say SJ Police

A 24-year-old woman and two others were fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend, who faces three murder charges and related weapons offenses.
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

San Jose Police Arrest Security Guard for Chasing, Pointing Gun at Homeless Man

Demont Taylor, 43, after he was identified in a video as the man carrying a handgun who on Sept. 2 at approximately 5:30pm reportedly chased an unhoused victim, pushed him to the ground and brandished a firearm in the area of West San Carlos Street and Leland Avenue in San José. Witnesses reported that the suspect was wearing a silver badge on his belt and appeared to be a law enforcement or security officer,
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California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose reins back plan to put police on horses - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose City Council deferred reinstating the Police Department's Mounted Unit until next year's budget due to a projected $25 million deficit and cost concerns.
#affordable-housing
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Cantrell: Housing discrimination against Black residents is systemic - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's housing crisis disproportionately harms Black families through structural exclusion, discriminatory practices, and policies that undermine homeownership and fuel homelessness.
Real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose Chick-fil-A moves forward after planning mistake - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose City Council removed a demolition restriction, allowing a Chick-fil-A development to proceed despite opposition over lack of mixed-use housing.
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