Press Release: Downtown Ice rink returns for the holidays

Families and friends to enjoy traditional skating experience starting Nov. 17 For the 26th time, outdoor Ice skating will return to downtown San Jose’s annual holiday celebration. Special Ice, which…

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Social Impact Team connects those unhoused with local resource providers

Property-Based Improvement District’s newly formed Social Impact Team is reaching out and offering assistance to downtown’s homeless individuals — and making a difference in people’s lives in a matter of…

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New mural celebrates AAPI achievements and emphasizes care for land and natural resources

#DTSJ's newest mural on the side of Pono Hawaiian Grill, 86 N. Market St., was completed before the recent fires on Maui and delivers the message Malama Aina -- "care for the land."  The mural also…

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Businesses feel the pain from Maui fires and take action to help from the mainland

The Polynesian quadrangle of downtown businesses with ties to the Hawaiian Islands are all active in raising funds for Maui following massive fires in Lahaina and Upcountry Maui on Aug. 8.…

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SJDA staffers will apply recent personal achievements to improving downtown

Three San Jose Downtown Association staff members are improving themselves – and downtown in the process. Congratulations to Community Engagement Manager Juan Carlos Aguirre, Operations Manager Chris Arkley and Street…

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Pobladores Night Market to launch June 22

A new 10-week series of Thursday night markets featuring artisan vendors, food trucks, live music, beer and wine garden, and more launches June 22 at Parque de los Pobladores in…

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Business: Wheel Bite Skate Shop

In a world where the number one, two and three rules of retail are “Location. Location. Location,” Andy Alvarez’s Wheel Bite Skate Shop is doing just fine, thank you very…

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Next steps for San Pedro pedestrian walkway

Restaurants fronting San Pedro Street and the City of San Jose are taking the next steps to create a permanent outdoor dining zone and pedestrian area that has proved wildly…

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Downtown summer events could total 1 million attendees

Attendance at downtown San Jose events this summer could approach 1 million as festivals and multi-day events are scheduled for most weekends while arena, stadium and performance venues occur day-to…

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Petiscos included in prestigious Michelin Guide

Petiscos, the Portuguese restaurant at 399 S. First St., will be added to the 2023 MICHELIN Guide California.  It was one of 19 restaurants located across the South Bay to Oakland…

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