Students sell lemonade to help their beleaguered San Jose teacher
This past Sunday may have been the best day that Esther Bono has had in a while. The Trace Elementary teacher’s South San Jose home was badly damaged in a …
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Krazy George helps San Jose wave goodbye to overdue library fines
With his drum in hand, iconic cheerleader Krazy George Henderson popped up at Tuesday’s San Jose City Council meeting to lead the city’s esteemed leaders and everyone else gathered in …
East Village logo captures San Jose business district’s funky vibe
It’s not easy to distill the vibe of a business district that’s so eclectic it’s hard to define, but San Jose graphic designer Theo Mendoza has pulled it off with …
New high school in downtown San Jose should have a positive impact
Hillbrook School — an independent private school where annual tuition runs in the tens of thousands of dollars — cut the ribbon Monday on its new high school building in …
Summer food program helping South Bay families in need shop for groceries
Like many other parents, Diana Bacho shopped at a Lucky supermarket in San Jose on Wednesday morning, picking up groceries for herself and her three children. Her cart included eggs, …
Retired San Jose firefighter Sam Seibert celebrates 105th birthday
It’s always a joy to visit the downtown San Jose Fire Museum, but being there for retired Fire Capt. Sam Seibert’s birthday celebration was really something special. Seibert turned 105 …
San Jose Chamber launches fund to preserve its downtown headquarters
There were quite a few bow ties on display Thursday evening at the San Jose Chamber of Commerce’s annual barbecue at History Park. Nicholas Adams, chair of the Chamber’s board, …
Hunger at Home helping more restaurants with food recovery efforts
Every Tuesday afternoon, a team from San Jose nonprofit Hunger at Home heads over to Santana Row. But they aren’t visiting the swanky shopping center for lunch at Left Bank …
Three Sisters boutique in Willow Glen to close after 16 years
After 16 years on Lincoln Avenue, owner Carole Demkowski is closing the Three Sisters boutique in Willow Glen at the end of this month after her rent more than doubled. …
Diaz Menswear, a downtown San Jose icon, closes its doors after 39 years
Alfredo Diaz has been in the menswear game so long that he can eyeball a customer’s hat size or waist size without getting out the measuring tape. But it’s not …