Thousands of San Joseians hit the polls yesterday for the ever underestimated General Election, and like on any Tuesday following the first Monday of the eleventh month, the people of America had to make some key local and state-wide decisions. Since this year has marked one of the dryest in the state’s history, Proposition 1, … More Voting is Sexy — Election Day 2014
The SoFA Street Fair, one of the things that made San Jose cool in the nineties, is back! On Sunday, thousands of San Joseians gathered on South First Street to enjoy what’s left of summer by drinking some ice cold brews, dancing (or moshing) in the street, and listening to some excellent local music. Indeed, … More The Return of the SoFA Street Fair
What does a hearse, local music, corn on the cobb and some Pabst Blue Ribbon have in common? Last Saturday, they were all very present at Motorpool Automotives, where the repair shop celebrated their one-year anniversary in conjunction with this cool guy Nate’s birthday. The event was community driven — Tap-Tempo, a local music shop, helped … More Last Saturday at Motorpool Automotives
United States might be becoming a soccer loving country. Our neighbors to the South worship the sport, but for some reason in the United States soccer just hasn’t made a big enough impression. Some may say that soccer isn’t a “contact sport,” these people obviously haven’t noticed the lack of padding and protective gear on … More the FIFA fever
In the 21st century, not every day in San Jose is Earth Day. Most days our spent driving around in our private cars, with the AC turned up and no one in the back or passenger seats to tell us the short route, while we cruise up and down San Tomas Expressway or Stevens Creek … More Earth Day!
Today for lunch, I got an outstanding sandwich at Peanuts on San Fernando between 6th and 7th streets downtown San Jose, followed by a stroll up a few blocks and around the corner to Kaleid Gallery on 4th Street. Because there’s nothing more distracting than viewing good art on an empty stomach. Kaleid is always home … More Today at Kaleid Gallery
Things have really been shaking up in the South Bay this year. Santa Clara County has seen the most building development projects in the bay area.The endless orchards that covered the area a few decades ago have been replaced by a suburban tech hub. The area occupied by Santa Clara County has been known as … More Welcome to the 669!
As the holiday season approaches, it’s a time to be grateful for ones blessings and supportive of those who aren’t as fortunate. Schools, businesses, religious institutions and average people all participate in the gathering of food for donations. At some schools children take initiative and collect foods from their neighborhoods. In others, children receive food … More Holiday Drive
Fall is celebrated by the falling of leaves, an earlier dawn, and one massive party! This year, Oktoberfest in Campbell came at the usual time when the leaves begin to turn and the local residents are ready for some massive sausages and endless beer. Oktoberfest is an annual fair which originated in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, … More Oktoberfest — Campbell
This NHL season kicked off as the best in recent history for the San Jose Sharks. Tomas Hertl the Czech rookie has had an amazing start with seven goals since the season kicked off in September. Last year the Sharks had a slow start, in large part due to the NHL strike witch pushed the … More Go Sharks!
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