New SJ DOCA Festival features holiday light displays inspired by local children’s drawings
If you're looking for some holiday family fun in San Jose, the DOCA Festival might be the perfect night. The five-acre display of giant glowing lanterns is now open to the public.
Santa Clara County Families Celebrate Adoption Day 2025 at Local Courthouse
Adoption Day 2025 took place at the Family Courthouse in Santa Clara County. The event marked the official adoption of 16 children into 14 families. The annual event aims to raise awareness about adoption and encourage more families to consider adopting children in need.
Washoe Tribe to acquire 10,000 acres in largest Sierra Nevada land return
The California Wildlife Conservation Board voted Nov. 20 to grant $5.5 million to the Wášiw-šiw Land Trust to support the purchase of 10,274 acres in the Washoe tribal homelands. The property, which is being sold at $6 million by the city of Santa Clara, is located to the south and east of Plumas County and comprises...
Levi’s Stadium Event on November 24: Traffic Delays and Road Closures Expected for Santa...
Authorities have issued a traffic advisory for the area around Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on November 24, 2025, due to a major event. Residents and visitors should expect traffic delays on Highways 101, 237, 880, Lawrence Expressway, Great America Parkway, and San Tomas Expressway.
Flood risks threaten Palo Alto neighborhoods
The San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority held an informative and participatory Zoom meeting on May 28 to discuss flood prevention measures in response to resident concerns surrounding neighborhood flood risks. The meeting was open to all Palo Alto community members. In recent years, flood risks have been an...
Free E-Waste Recycling Options in the Bay Area
In the San Jose and Bay Area, residents are seeking locations where they can drop off their electronic waste (e-waste) for recycling or disposal without incurring any charges. The question has sparked a discussion on social media platforms, with various suggestions being put forth by the community.
T&T Supermarket Plans For Third Bay Area Store In Millbrae, CA
T&T Supermarket will open a 52,000-square-foot location in Millbrae in winter 2026, marking its third Bay Area store. The location will serve communities across the Peninsula including Millbrae, San Bruno, San Mateo and Palo Alto. T&T will create 350 jobs for the local market and is actively hiring for office and...
San Jose Residents Invited to Donate Toys at VTA’s Annual Stuff the Bus Event...
The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots and Christmas in the Park for the annual Stuff the Bus event. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, December 13, at Plaza de César Chávez Park in downtown San Jose, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
San Jose police to host community gun buyback event
(KRON) – The San Jose Police Department announced it is hosting a gun buyback event. The initiative will take place on Dec. 6 at the San Jose Police Department substation from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to all residents of Santa Clara County. SJPD is encouraging participants to turn in any unwanted […]
Desperate Search: Navigating San Jose’s Homeless Encampments to Find a Lost Loved One
In a desperate plea for help, a family member has turned to social media to seek information about homeless and drug encampments in San Jose, hoping to find their missing relative. The young woman, who is struggling with drug addiction, has lost contact with her family. The concerned relative is now seeking advice on...

















