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Residents and workers near San Pedro Square will gain a new option for routine medical care when Taimseed opens its first South Bay location on December 20. The clinic is taking the 2,117-square-foot ground-floor space at 28 N. Almaden…at The San Jose Blog
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Angler SF, House of Prime Rib, Niku Steakhouse, and 125 moreat The Infatuation
Local press Metro Silicon Valley
Originally inspired to get into hip hop after seeing Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1, Logic has gone onto not only make music but write books.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Mat Weir · Arts & Entertainment
Local press Metro Silicon Valley
Local comedian Rea Kapur has been working her way up through open mics, hosting, showcasing, featuring and now, for the first time, is headlining The Improv. Chosen as “Comic of the Week” on the Jackie and Laurie show (Jackie Kashian and…Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
DNA · Arts & Entertainment
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W.A.S.P. brings the “1984 to Headless” tour to San Jose, revisiting the band’s first four albums with a big stage production.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Aaron Carnes · Arts & Entertainment
Local press Metro Silicon Valley
Everclear made some remarkably catchy alt-rock songs out of things most people spend therapy trying to untangle.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Aaron Carnes · Arts & Entertainment
Local press Metro Silicon Valley
The highlight of the night is a live premiere of “NEGOCIANTE,” Kultura’s latest single and music video challenging the notion of wealth.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Esther Young · Arts & Entertainment
Local press The San Jose Blog
Residents following housing plans in Downtown San Jose can expect early site work to begin within days on the Gateway Tower. The 15-story project sits on a site bordered by Market Street, William Street, and First Street in the SoFA…at The San Jose Blog
Local press WhatNow
The 263-room hotel will blend social hospitality, AI-enabled guest experiences, destination dining, and expansive meetings and events spacesSan Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
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Los Vega are renowned as one of Mexico’s leading performers of this traditional music from southern Veracruz.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Esther Young · Arts & Entertainment
Local press Metro Silicon Valley
Eve’s Heaven is a four-piece queer, feminist folk act that embraces meditative stories while emboldening the sacred within.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Mat Weir · Arts & Entertainment
Local press Metro Silicon Valley
Protomartyr has perfected swimming in a sonic wash that is less about rage and more about vibrant expressions combining poetic stories.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
DNA · Arts & Entertainment
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Every year SJSU gives out the John Steinbeck award to writers, artists, thinkers, and activists who successfully capture Steinbeck’s beliefs in their work. It honors those committed to democratic values, empathy, and belief in human…Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Aaron Carnes · Arts & Entertainment
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Audiences will watch the movie on a large HD screen while a live band performs the full soundtrack in sync with the movie.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Aaron Carnes · Arts & Entertainment
San Jose’s Best 100 Eat See the list →
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Californios, Saison, Niku Steakhouse, and 21 moreat The Infatuation
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Harlo Steakhouse & Bar, La Neta Cocina y Lounge, True Food Kitchen, and 10 moreat Eater
Local press The San Jose Blog
Residents across the South Bay who have tracked healthcare expansion in Silicon Valley now have a clearer timeline for Sutter Health’s new medical center in Santa Clara. The organization finished the design phase and anticipates breaking…at The San Jose Blog
Local press WhatNow
Zio Fraedo's announced its Vallejo location permanent shut down; sets October 25 as its final day of service.San Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
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KJ Produce family plans late-night cafe and dessert lounge on Irving StreetSan Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
Maressa Ribeiro · San Francisco (Bay Area)
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The Canadian Asian grocery chain set a November openingSan Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
Maressa Ribeiro · San Francisco (Bay Area)
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Off-price retailer will occupy former Forever 21 building in 2027San Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
Maressa Ribeiro · San Francisco (Bay Area)
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Italian gelato shop sets Dec. 11 grand opening on Mt. Diablo BoulevardSan Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
Maressa Ribeiro · San Francisco (Bay Area)
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A business called The Yard might open at 1521 Mt Diablo Blvd in Walnut Creek, according to a license application filed with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The application is tied to Jeffrey Dudum, co-founder of…San Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
Maressa Ribeiro · San Francisco (Bay Area)
Local press WhatNow
Customers may expect Mediterranean dishes such as mezze, hummus and other dishesSan Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
Maressa Ribeiro · San Francisco (Bay Area)
Local press The San Jose Blog
Neighbors and visitors looking for a low-key fall outing in Downtown San Jose can stop by Fox Tale Fermentation Project today for the third annual Downtown Pumpkin Patch. The small brewery and restaurant at 30 East Santa Clara Street,…at The San Jose Blog
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San Jose’s Best 100 Eat See the list →
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Kato, Mister Jiu's, YingTao, and 17 moreat Chinese Restaurant Awards
Local press The San Jose Blog
Residents and business leaders following Silicon Valley’s transit plans gained a practical tool last month when Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1375. Authored by State Senator Dave Cortese, the measure creates a targeted…at The San Jose Blog
Local press Palo Alto Online
Halloween in 2026 can be a frightful enough time without adding fear of missing out into the mix. Check out our monster Halloween events guide before time runs out.A&E at Palo Alto Online
Julia Brown and Heather Zimmerman · A&E
Local press Palo Alto Online
The long-awaited international blue-chip gallery opened its doors Oct. 3 with festivities that included a fanfare of alpenhorns, gallery walkthroughs and performances by local groups.A&E at Palo Alto Online
Sheryl Nonnenberg · A&E
Local press Palo Alto Online
This weekend, folksy country rock with Shovels & Rope at The Guild, indie pop with MUNA at Frost, a showtunes sing-along, world music unplugged, meet a ceramic artist and more.A&E at Palo Alto Online
Karla Kane · A&E
San Jose’s Best 100 Eat See the list →
Local press Palo Alto Online
One of the many remarkable feats performed by West Bay Opera is its ability and willingness to perform lesser-known works. Through Oct. 18, the company presents one of Mozart's first successes.A&E at Palo Alto Online
Heather Zimmerman · A&E
Local press The San Jose Blog
A small Newfoundland town once opened its doors to thousands of stranded travelers, and that story of unexpected hospitality now reaches the stage in San Jose through a production mounted by neighbors who know something about building…at The San Jose Blog
Local press The San Jose Blog
Homebuyers watching San Jose real estate saw single-family prices drop 2.4 percent from a year earlier in August, settling at $1.8 million according to Homes.com data. National prices rose 1.3 percent over the same stretch, Los Angeles…at The San Jose Blog
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