San Jose's PayPal Park has been approved to host up to 15 concerts annually, aiming to boost the local economy and provide residents with top-tier entertainment. Some residents are concerned about potential noise and traffic issues.

Rush announced an extended "Fifty Something" reunion tour for 2026, honoring over five decades of music and late drummer Neil Peart. Tickets go on sale soon, with Anika Nilles joining the band.

Alicia Silverstone will host a 30th-anniversary screening of "Clueless" with a Q&A session in San Jose on July 25. She's also working on new films and a "Clueless" sequel series.

Maná is set to perform in San Jose on December 5-6 during their "Vivir Sin Aire" tour across North America, aiming to break concert records in Los Angeles and support Latina entrepreneurs.

Billie Eilish partners with Caltrain to offer a 'Billie Car' with exclusive merchandise for fans traveling to her San Jose concert, promoting sustainable travel.

Coldplay's Music Of The Spheres World Tour is set to visit Stanford Stadium on May 31, 2025, featuring sustainable practices and varied ticket pricing to ensure accessibility.

Metallica extends its M72 World Tour into 2025, including a debut at Levi's Stadium. With rave reviews and a unique "No Repeat Weekend" format, they continue to support local charities through ticket proceeds.

Netflix has announced "Thumblite," a new thriller series starring Rosamund Pike set in Silicon Valley, created by Scott Z. Burns. Pike will also executive produce the series.

San José celebrates community with its Viva CalleSJ event, transforming streets into a car-free zone and providing activities like performances, sports, and local business engagement.

The Bay Area Aloha Festival is returning in 2024 to celebrate Pacific Islander culture with performances, cultural activities, and a family-friendly atmosphere at the San Mateo County Event Center.

A Powerball player won $621,419 at a Milpitas 7-Eleven, matching five numbers but missing the jackpot, which has risen to $206 million for the next draw.

A San Jose resident won $2 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket bought at a local liquor store, joining four other Californian multimillion-dollar winners.

The Pacific Coast Dream Machines show in San Mateo County is canceled for 2024 due to increased FAA permit requirements. Other county airport events are also uncertain pending FAA review.