Laila Weir
San Jose
Santa Clara celebrates long-time resident Esperanza Castellanos' 107th birthday
Esperanza “Hope” Castellanos of Santa Clara celebrated her 107th birthday this week with help from family, friends and city officials. Read More
San Jose
After months of delay, Holy Cannoli Bakery and Café opens in San Jose
San Jose’s Holy Cannoli opened its first café this week, where it's serving up its namesake Sicilian sweets, alongside to-go meals and coffee drinks. Read More
San Jose
Drive-through restaurant pop-up in San Jose donates a meal for every meal ordered
San Jose-area residents can get takeout from five local restaurants and support laid-off workers at the same time, thanks to a pop-up drive-through market taking place through Tuesday, Jan. 12. Read More
San Jose
6 great hiking spots around San Jose to get yourself active in 2021
If getting active and enjoying more nature time are on your list of New Year's resolutions for 2021, check out Hoodline's list of San Jose-area green spaces. Read More
San Jose
44 Kaiser San Jose employees infected, one dies in outbreak blamed on Christmas costume
One San Jose Kaiser Permanente employee is dead and 44 have tested positive for COVID in a post-Christmas outbreak possibly tied to an inflatable Christmas tree costume. Read More
San Jose
San Jose wine merchants recommend great Champagnes for New Year's Eve at home
Big parties or a night out are no-go's under COVID precautions, but there are other ways to welcome the new year with a bang. Hoodline chatted with Harrison Fong, proprietor of San Jose's Vintage Wine Merchants, about great sparkling wines to make your stay-at-home New Year's Eve something special. Read More
San Jose
Support Black-owned businesses this season by patronizing these South Bay spots
This has been a year of steady calls to support Black-owned businesses, and the holidays can be a great opportunity to vote with our wallets. Below is an incomplete list of Black-owned businesses to check out in the San Jose area this season. Read More
San Jose
Shop local for the holidays: Hoodline's gift-giving guide in support of small South Bay businesses
Hoodline's Shop Local guides showcase a variety of mom-and-pop shops around the Bay. Check out our starter list of small businesses to support in the San Jose area. They all deliver crowd-free shopping and good old-fashioned customer service – and many offer customized gifts, private shopping appointments and personal phone consulations. Read More
Oakland
Shop local for the holidays: Hoodline's gift-giving guide in support of small East Bay businesses
Shopping local supports struggling small businesses, plus it delivers major pandemic benefits: Many neighborhood stores are offering private shopping by appointment, custom gift packs and almost-totally-isolated conditions that the big-box retailers just can’t match. Read More
San Jose
Drive-through holiday market in Los Gatos raises money for laid-off workers
Locals heading to the Fantasy of Lights in Los Gatos can first get custom hot chocolate, to-go meals and more at the Flights Winter Wonderland drive-through market – and support laid-off workers in need at the same time. Read More
San Jose
Four San Jose Earthquakes players named among 25 greatest MLS players of all time
Major League Soccer this week released a list of its 25 greatest players of all time, and four them have played for the San Jose Earthquakes, including current player Chris Wondolowski. Read More
San Jose
South Bay celebrates Hanukkah with drive-in, virtual events
North Peninsula Chabad and San Jose’s Congregation Sinai are both hosting drive-in Hanukkah celebration this year, and numerous other South Bay congregations and organizations are holding virtual Hanukkah events. Read More
San Jose
Halal Restaurant Week serves up socially-distanced goodies through Sunday
Since 2013, Fremont’s Halal Food Festival has drawn thousands each year to sample the Bay Area’s diverse halal food offerings. This year, organizers adapted to life under pandemic by launching Halal Restaurant Week instead, with giveaways and special offers at area eateries through Dec. 13. Read More
San Jose
Bringing back the drive-in: Bobbi's Coffee Shop offers pandemic-friendly car-hop service in Cupertino
Turns out there’s nothing like a pandemic for bringing back those ‘50s vibes. Drive-in movie theaters have seen a resurgence of interest in the age of social distancing, and now locals can enjoy drive-in dining thanks to Cupertino landmark Bobbi’s Coffee Shop. Read More
San Jose
San Jose business owners donate over $15k to help competitors hit with COVID violation fines
After a local businessman started a fund to cover the costs of San Jose businesses hit with fines for Covid violations over Thanksgiving weekend, support has flooded in from other business owners wanting to help. Read More
San Jose
San Jose's Adega restaurant opens sister location, Petiscos
Fans of San Jose’s Michelin-starred Adega restaurant can now sample its much-lauded Portuguese cuisine via small plates in a more casual setting, at their second spot that’s just opened in the city's downtown. Read More
San Jose
Fentanyl deaths rising sharply in Santa Clara County, as in much of the Bay Area
Deaths from fentanyl overdoses have risen sharply in Santa Clara County this year, mirroring a troubling trend also seen elsewhere. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
Tacolicious closes its Santana Row and North Beach restaurants
The Tacolicious locations at San Jose’s Santana Row and in San Francisco’s North Beach are no more – some of the latest casualties of pandemic economics. Read More
San Jose
Santa Clara County Moved Back to Covid Tier 1 as Cases Surge
Following a surge in COVID cases, California has moved Santa Clara County to its most restrictive Tier 1, the "Purple tier, along with dozens of other counties in order to once again slow the spread of the coronavirus. Read More
San Jose
San Jose Sharks say Google, city developments could push them out of town
The San Jose Sharks on Thursday asked fans to step in to help the hockey team stay in San Jose. In an open letter, the Sharks said that two major developments planned in the city’s downtown “could force the Sharks out.” Read More
San Jose
In another blow to South Bay sports, U.S. Figure Skating Championships move from San Jose to Las Vegas
San Jose is losing another major sporting event it was slated to host, with U.S. Figure Skating announcing Monday it will move its January championships to Las Vegas. Read More
San Jose
San Jose’s first Black women-owned coffeeshop serves up a welcome message of community
“Self-care in a cup.” That’s how sisters Jeronica Macey and Be’Anka Ashaolu describe their brand-new endeavor, Nirvana Soul. Read More
San Jose
Potential closure of Cupertino schools provokes public outcry
Dozens of community members spoke about potential closures of some Cupertino public schools at a sometimes-contentious Nov. 5 school board meeting that adjourned after 1 a.m. Friday. Read More
San Jose
San Jose residents vote to expand police oversight, gambling
The city of San Jose will expand oversight of its police department and increase gaming at its casinos, while also raising taxes on casinos, after voters resoundingly approved Measures G and H. Read More
San Jose
San Jose Unified School District to Reopen Schools in January
With Santa Clara County recently downgraded to a lower pandemic risk tier, the San Jose Unified School District has announced a plan to start getting its 28,000+ students back to in-person classes starting in January. Read More