A downtown San Jose block party organized by the Urban Vibrancy Institute kicks off today with hopes of breathing new life into the area some say is in need of revitalization.

Los Gatos' popular Promenades events have been put to rest due to rising funding and security challenges, marking the end of a colorful chapter for the community that had brought them together in the past summers.

Several claimed to have waited as long as three to four hours in an attempt gain entrance to the Peso Pluma show, only to miss the set altogether. Fans now say the show was oversold, as videos posted to TikTok show arguments breaking out among attendees as police intervened in some cases.

Focusing on a cohesive plan to bolster an entertainment district in San Jose could be the key to creating a more vibrant downtown area that has been battered by the pandemic and is still struggling to recover.

Thanks to all the rain we had this winter, super blooms in the South Bay have created eruptions of color all over the hills, and with the weather now warming up, people are flocking to the trails to get a glimpse of this rare phenomenon.

The Tully Night Market, an outdoor public market in East San Jose, is only about a month old — but it's already become a big hit.

A movie theater that is undergoing a complete renovation in downtown San Jose appears to have added another tenant: A restaurant and bar that centers around ax-throwing.

We are already seeing many pre-pandemic holiday traditions return this year and San Jose’s annual Christmas in the Park event is one of the activities giving visitors a small taste of normalcy.

Indoor miniature golfing is coming to downtown San Jose as part of the redevelopment of a former Camera 12 movie theater into a mixed-use office and retail space, the developer has announced.

If you're over virtual happy hours and long walks on your own but avoiding indoor entertainment, check out Hoodline's list of less-common outdoor activities to try around the Bay Area.

The Northern California Renaissance Faire is back this year, albeit with COVID-19 warnings, after being canceled "due to plague" in 2021.

From rollercoasters to nature hikes, and from charming shopping districts to Ancient Egyptian artifacts, Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series is exploring Santa Clara County this week.

Once again this year, since the Santa Clara County fairgrounds are still being used for coronavirus testing and vaccinations and as cases surge once more, fair organizers have had to scramble to keep parts of the event alive.