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Original Joe's
RestaurantsOld-school Italian comfort: Original Joe's has been a downtown standby since 1956, the kind of spot you lean on when you want hearty Italian‑American plates without overthinking it.
Paper Plane
NightlifeSip something inventive: Paper Plane has been crafting artful cocktails since 2013, backed by one of the Bay Area’s largest, highly curated bottle collections.
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Most read in San Jose
The five stories San Jose readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
San Jose leaders to give recommendations to rename former Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Parks and Recreation leaders in San Jose are set to recommend a new name for the former Plaza de Cesar Chavez, which was removed after allegations of sexual abuse were uncovered.
Full story at nbcbayarea.com ↗
Mountain lion sightings spark warnings on South Bay trails, rare appearance in San Francisco
Mountain lion sightings have been reported on South Bay trails, prompting warnings from hikers at the Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve in San Jose and the Calaveras Fault Trail.
Full story at nbcbayarea.com ↗
Fourth annual Lowrider Day returns to downtown San Jose
The fourth annual San Jose Lowrider Day is set to take place in downtown San Jose, marking the anniversary of the City Council's decision to repeal a decades-old cruising ban.
Full story at sanjosespotlight.com ↗
San Jose: Single-family home sells for $4.4 million
The single-family home in San Jose, built in 1951, sold for $4,350,000 or $2,509 per square foot, on July 31 for $3,165,000.
Full story at eastbaytimes.com ↗
Media Advisory: Viva CalleSJ Rolls “Into The Valley” With a Brand-New South San Jose Route
Viva CalleSJ, San José's open streets celebration, will roll out "Into the Valley" on September 13, bringing the event to Council Districts 9 and 10 for the first time.
Full story at sanjoseca.gov ↗
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