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Jan 22, 2025

Triton Museum’s Downtown San Jose Backstory

As the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara celebrates 60 years, I jumped back in time to its heyday at Second and San Fernando in San Jose.
Freeway at twilight, cars driving with headlights
Dec 23, 2024

Spirits Rising: Double Vision Bar Comes into Focus

As I stood on the sidewalk of Bascom Avenue, the post-storm darkness of the evening made me think of Double Vision.
Hand holding a burrito with a drink and hot sauce dispenser also on the table
Dec 18, 2024

Taq of the Town

Whenever I meet people who escaped downtown San Jose decades ago, one of the first things they recall is Super Taqueria. Every single time.
Vintage photo of a hot dog stand in a dome-shaped building
Dec 11, 2024

Of Domes & Dogs: Remembering Two Jewels of San Jose

The ghost of Joe Izzo bought me a hot dog and then we went for Indian food—the best of Western and Eastern culinary delights.
Salmon-shaped seat on a dusty, out-of-commission carousel
Dec 4, 2024

Baldly Stated, San Jose’s Arena Green Is in a Shambles

The carousel at Arena Green first opened in 1998 and then closed in 2011. Except for a few brief moments, it’s been a wreck ever since.
Man holding up a team shirt with the number 25, flanked by two other men
Nov 27, 2024

New Quakes Coach Has Long History, Serious Name Recognition

At age 73, new San Jose Earthquakes sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena arrives with quite a backstory. He goes way back.
Multi-story building with many windows and stairs in front of it
Nov 20, 2024

A New Restaurant Transforms a Redevelopment Agency Relic

Dazzling new restaurant Eos & Nyx wins this columnist’s award for “Best Transformation of a Botched UA Theater.”

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