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Latest news on San Jose, providing comprehensive coverage of Silicon Valley's largest city, including tech industry, housing, transit, events and local government updates.
As the heart of Silicon Valley and the largest city in Northern California, San Jose serves as home to approximately 1 million residents and numerous global technology companies. The city, which spans 180 square miles, combines its rich agricultural heritage with its modern identity as a global tech hub, hosting major corporations like Cisco Systems, PayPal, and Adobe.
The city continues to address pressing challenges around affordable housing and urban development, with ongoing initiatives to increase housing stock and manage growth sustainably. The San Jose City Council regularly implements new policies to balance tech industry expansion with community needs, while major infrastructure projects, including the extension of BART to downtown San Jose and developments around Diridon Station, progress steadily forward.
San Jose's diverse cultural scene thrives through venues like the Tech Interactive, the San Jose Museum of Art, and the historic California Theatre. The SAP Center, home to the San Jose Sharks NHL team, anchors the city's sporting culture, while events like the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest and the SubZERO Festival showcase the city's vibrant arts community. The city's numerous neighbourhoods, from historic Japantown to the bustling Santana Row, reflect its multicultural heritage.
Originally established as California's first civilian settlement in 1777, San Jose began as an agricultural community before transforming into a technology powerhouse during the latter half of the 20th century. The city's growth accelerated dramatically during the 1950s and 1960s, with the emergence of the semiconductor industry and the subsequent tech boom reshaping its identity from the 'Valley of Heart's Delight' to the Capital of Silicon Valley.
Our NewsNow feed delivers real-time updates on San Jose's dynamic landscape, from city council decisions to tech industry developments and community events. Whether you're a resident, business owner, or someone interested in Silicon Valley's epicentre, our comprehensive coverage keeps you informed about the latest happenings in this innovative city, drawing from trusted local sources including the Mercury News, San Jose Spotlight, and official city communications.