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SF music
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

The Best San Jose Anthems, as Chosen by DJ Cutso | KQED

Freestyle music is deeply embedded in San José culture, with key songs like 'Spring Love' resonating across generations.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 hours ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
Real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Is struggling hotel a bellwether for downtown San Jose? - San Jose Spotlight

The Signia by Hilton San Jose may be sold, raising concerns about its impact on downtown's economic recovery.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

District 5 San Jose candidates speak on progressive priorities - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates in the District 5 San Jose City Council race focus on addressing the city's affordability crisis through progressive policy platforms.
SF music
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

The Best San Jose Anthems, as Chosen by DJ Cutso | KQED

Freestyle music is deeply embedded in San José culture, with key songs like 'Spring Love' resonating across generations.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 hours ago

Op-ed: Say no to commercial advertising on San Jose's downtown sidewalks - San Jose Spotlight

Wayfinding signs in San Jose are criticized for duplicating smartphone information and failing to generate significant revenue despite city support.
#palo-alto
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 hours ago

Palo Alto orders demolition of former Stanford Terrace Inn - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto City Council approved demolition of the Stanford Terrace Inn due to severe safety hazards and code violations.
California
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Council orders demolition of shuttered Stanford Terrace Inn

Palo Alto City Council ordered the demolition of the Stanford Terrace Inn due to significant fire risks and safety violations.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 hours ago

Palo Alto orders demolition of former Stanford Terrace Inn - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto City Council approved demolition of the Stanford Terrace Inn due to severe safety hazards and code violations.
California
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Council orders demolition of shuttered Stanford Terrace Inn

Palo Alto City Council ordered the demolition of the Stanford Terrace Inn due to significant fire risks and safety violations.
East Bay food
fromwww.metrosiliconvalley.com
8 hours ago

Bay Area Pizza Week Santa Clara County Specials | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Bay Area Pizza Week features specialty pizzas and combo meals from April 22 to May 3 at participating restaurants.
SF food
fromSFGATE
6 hours ago

Exclusive: A local group is taking over all the bars at SF's struggling Saluhall

Saluhall food hall in San Francisco is revitalizing with Spirited Beverage Co. taking over its bars, aiming to create a welcoming community space.
Fashion & style
fromThe Bold Italic
1 day ago

Every San Francisco fashion designer and seamstress I can vouch for

San Francisco has a vibrant fashion scene with talented designers and creators who deserve recognition and opportunities.
Board games
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Games of Berkeley has been on a roll for 46 years. What's its secret?

Games of Berkeley is a vibrant game shop that has been a community hub for nearly 50 years, adapting to various gaming trends.
Media industry
fromAxios
1 day ago

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.
#valencia-live
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and art in the American Indian Cultural District.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities in the American Indian Cultural District.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and art in the American Indian Cultural District.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities in the American Indian Cultural District.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
2 days ago

Sakura Market Brings Japanese Flavors and Convenience to Downtown San Jose

Sakura Market will open in downtown San Jose, offering groceries and Japanese specialties, filling a gap in local grocery options.
Law
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Lawsuit challenges San Jose's public records practices - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces legal action for repeatedly violating the California Public Records Act regarding public records requests.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free AAPI Heritage Market: Art + Aerial Show at Yank Sing (SF)

AAPI Heritage Month Day Market at Yank Sing Rincon Center celebrates culture with local artists, vendors, and performances on May 2, 2026.
Psychology
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.
#pleasant-hill
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities every first and third Friday until November 7, 2025.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities every first and third Friday until November 7, 2025.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities every first and third Friday until November 7, 2025.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities every first and third Friday until November 7, 2025.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

San Jose shelter is a stop on the way to permanent housing - San Jose Spotlight

"This is a model that strengthens interim housing and provides a clear path for a permanent home for our most vulnerable residents," Vice Mayor Pam Foley said at the meeting.
LA real estate
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

San Jose lawmaker at center of AI regulation fight - San Jose Spotlight

A coalition urges Rep. Sam Liccardo to reject a pro-AI PAC endorsement that seeks to centralize AI regulation under federal control.
History
fromCraftBeer.com
3 weeks ago

Slovene Immigrants & The Rise of San Francisco Beer

West Coast immigrant stories, particularly in San Francisco, reveal how beer factories transformed lives during the early 20th century.
fromThesanjoseblog
1 day ago

San Jose Lands the WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America

The inaugural WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America will draw approximately 10,000 attendees to San Jose, establishing it as the permanent North American home for the annual congress.
Silicon Valley
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Mountain View council approves public drinking zone downtown - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View will allow outdoor alcohol consumption in designated areas during city events to enhance downtown liveliness for the FIFA World Cup.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

How San Franciscans are enjoying 4/20, the unofficial holiday celebrating cannabis culture

4/20 celebrations continue in San Francisco despite the cancellation of the city-sanctioned event due to budget cuts.
SOMA, SF
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Carlos Altamirano's 9th restaurant to open near SF Giants' Oracle Park

Carlos Altamirano is opening Casa Sofia Kitchen and Bar, a new restaurant in San Francisco, featuring Latin American-Californian cuisine.
#pleasant-hill-night-market
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
#san-francisco
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago
Silicon Valley

AI startups are shifting the economic center of gravity of San Francisco

San Francisco's tech center is shifting to smaller neighborhoods due to return-to-office mandates and the rise of AI startups.
fromwww.7x7.com
5 days ago
San Francisco

The Big Cheap 2026: 49 Things to Eat, Do + See in SF for Under $20

Explore San Francisco with 49 budget-friendly activities, all under $20.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts starting April 14, 2026, featuring live music and food trucks.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a variety of themes and times available for public participation.
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

What Not to Miss at the San Francisco Art Fair

"I love the range in this booth, from large-scale ceramic totems to more intimate neon paintings. I'm always impressed by the artists Freeburg represents and the clarity of her program's mission."
Arts
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

El Pueblo de Los Angeles: The Spanish Origins of LA's Urban Grid

Los Angeles did not originate from the standardized American land system that defines most of the United States' territory. Instead, it is a product of the Spanish urban tradition in the Americas, which followed a structure repeated across major cities on the continent.
LA real estate
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.
California
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

San Mateo County officials live it up this weekend in Wine Country

San Mateo County taxpayers are funding city officials' attendance at a $1,196 conference focused on housing, AI, and transit tax.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose residents rally to save railroad trestle - San Jose Spotlight

"San Jose was an agricultural wonderland. They called it the Valley of Heart's Delight, and most of it has been paved over and turned into high tech now. But this is a connection to our past."
California
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
5 days ago

30 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.20.26)

Earth Day celebrations include sustainable fashion events, cleanups, special menus, and various festivals throughout the week.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
3 weeks ago

San Jose Welcomes Rowan's First California Studio to Santana Row

Rowan at Santana Row offers a safe, stylish ear piercing experience performed by licensed nurses, redefining the process for all ages.
Mission District
fromThesanjoseblog
3 days ago

Monterey Corridor Safety Initiative Signals Stronger Future for San Jose Commerce

The Monterey Corridor Business Association launched a safety initiative to enhance visibility and support law enforcement across 1,500 businesses.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month ago

Big Ave in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

At only 10-yes, 10-years old, this Vallejo artist is already taking the Yay by storm with her flow. She's already impressed LaRussell, who saw her singing along to every word of his track, "Sprinkle Me," four years ago when she was six. This kid has got T-A-L-E-N-T!
NYC music
Portland food
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

San Jose Day Returns with Creative Events Across the City

San Jose Day celebration will showcase local art, music, fashion, and culture from April 12, featuring a centerpiece festival and various community events.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Fresno's Cesar Chavez Blvd Could Revert to 3 Original Names Along 6.9-Mile Stretch

Fresno City Council voted to potentially revert Cesar Chavez Boulevard back to original street names.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month ago

The Enigmatic Voice in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

The first is George Frideric Handel's beloved "Zadok The Priest" written for the coronation of England's King George II. The second takes the audience forward in time to 1936's "Dona Nobis Pacem," an emotional plea for peace composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams with words from the poetry of Walt Whitman.
Berlin music
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

Peter Ortiz: Targeted Investment Can Revitalize East San Jose

For decades, East San José has been one of our city's most culturally vibrant and resilient neighborhoods. The area has raised generations of civic leaders, served as ground zero for social justice movements and hosted landmark small businesses and local institutions that are directly interwoven with San José's identity. Unfortunately, this area of our city has also historically lacked the level of economic investment it deserves.
East Bay real estate
Artificial intelligence
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Park: San Jose's 'AI for All' is a strong start, but California must go further - San Jose Spotlight

AI companies and educators must collaborate to ensure accessible AI, integrating AI literacy and ethics so innovation expands human potential responsibly.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.thesanjoseblog.com
1 month ago

San Jose Advances Plans for 272 Affordable Homes Along West San Carlos Street

A 272-unit fully affordable apartment building is under development at 860 West San Carlos Street, featuring diverse unit sizes and transit-oriented amenities near Diridon Station.
SF food
fromwww.7x7.com
2 months ago

What Not to Miss in San Francisco and San Jose's Historic Japantowns, Two of Only Three Left in the U.S.

Sora Soba in San Francisco Japantown serves 100 percent buckwheat soba—silky, chewy, recommended cold—with Kamu Zaro duck dipping and nourishing sobayu.
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

San Jose Evolves Housing Policies to Unlock Fresh Neighborhood Possibilities

City leaders have adjusted the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to breathe life into dormant projects. The update shifts affordability tiers for rental units from 50, 60, and 100 percent of area median income to 60, 80, and 110 percent, easing the path for developers to move forward. This pivot aims at households caught between subsidized options and soaring market rates, fostering a broader mix of homes that reflect the city's diverse rhythms and needs.
Real estate
#downtown-revitalization
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Downtown San Jose could be on the cusp of a transformation. Meet the new CEO of one its biggest stakeholders

San Jose's downtown attracted nearly half a million visitors during Super Bowl week, demonstrating significant potential for economic revitalization through major events despite ongoing challenges with office vacancies and development slowdown.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Downtown San Jose could be on the cusp of a transformation. Meet the new CEO of one its biggest stakeholders

San Jose's downtown attracted nearly half a million visitors during Super Bowl week, demonstrating significant potential for economic revitalization through major events despite ongoing challenges with office vacancies and development slowdown.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose Chamber of Commerce honors its history, aims toward the future

The San Jose Chamber of Commerce honored the Normandin family, a 150-year-old transportation business, for balancing entrepreneurial success with community generosity and civic engagement.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Fact Brief: Is San Jose's Japantown one of only three left in the U.S.? - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is home to one of three surviving Japantowns in the country. The other remaining Japanese communities are also in California cities: San Francisco and Los Angeles. Japanese immigrants came to San Jose in the late 1890s in search of farm work, originally settling in Chinatown before establishing their own cultural community in the region.
California
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Fact Brief: Did San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood used to be its own town? - San Jose Spotlight

Willow Glen incorporated as a city in the 1920s and was annexed by San Jose in 1936 to connect to the city's sewage system.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County residents consider leaving the area - San Jose Spotlight

A significant number of Santa Clara County residents say they're considering leaving the Bay Area, a reflection of the persistent frustration over housing costs and affordability even as population data suggests the region is not experiencing a mass exodus. Joint Venture Silicon Valley's annual survey found 40% of respondents in Santa Clara County said they are likely to leave in the next few years, a decline from recent years when up to 57% of respondents were looking to move.
Silicon Valley
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Paz-Cedillos: Culture is civic infrastructure - San Jose Spotlight

Culture functions as civic infrastructure that anchors communities to place, builds intergenerational trust, and creates stability through belonging and visible history.
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