Happy weekend, San Jose! In today’s happening-today edition: BART extension oversight concerns, Laila Edwards’ first-ever draft pick, and pet adoption event + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Oversight concerns grow: Santa Clara County’s civil grand jury blasted VTA oversight of the $12.7 billion BART extension, warning of funding risks and accountability lapses on the San Jose to Santa Clara phase -- read the full findings.
More housing near transit: SummerHill Apartment Communities submitted preliminary applications for two mid-rise buildings at Baypointe Parkway and Zanker Road in North San José, potentially adding 600-plus homes. Early review, no construction timeline -- see what is being planned.
A landmark draft moment: San Jose selected Laila Edwards fourth overall in the 2026 PWHL Draft, franchise’s first-ever pick, as Wisconsin standout with three NCAA titles boosts excitement for San Jose’s 2026-27 inaugural season -- see the draft pick details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Serious mariscos mood: Mariscos Costa Alegre - Alum Rock keeps San Jose happy with zesty aguachiles, bubbling molcajetes, and shrimp empanadas, all backed by handmade tortillas and plenty of fresh lime. It’s the kind of spot that turns a regular weeknight into a tiny beach vacation, no PTO required.
Rain-proof tee time: Skip the range drama and sharpen your game at Sandbaggers Golf Spot, a San Jose indoor setup with Foresight Sports simulators and a 1,000 sqft chipping and putting green. Join a league, bring your own clubs or borrow some, then chase that one perfect swing all year.
Bad day reset: Swap doomscrolling for a dose of pure catharsis at Smash City Rage Rooms. It’s a safe, controlled space to unload with friends, dates, or your team, and yes, you’ll leave grinning and oddly zen. Book it this week, thank us later.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐶 Pet Adoption Event @ Pup Plaza | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Dog and kitten meet-and-greets at Pup Plaza, no pressure, just tail wags and real talk about the right fit. Not ready to adopt? Get pointers, maybe a little fur on your sweater. The boutique’s open, and every purchase backs SVPP’s life-saving mission.
🎨 Father's Day Watercolor Painting Class @ San Jose Municipal Rose Garden | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Swap the tie for a paintbrush this Father's Day, and let a friendly pro walk you through summer florals and nature scenes in watercolor. Beginner friendly, quietly structured, and surprisingly relaxing. Bring your own watercolor kit, pad, and cup.
🏺 2 Hour Pottery Wheel for Beginners @ Colibri Pottery Studio | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Colibri Pottery Studio is spinning you into a 2-hour beginner wheel class in San Jose, materials included, no experience required. Center, shape, and make something you can actually display without irony. Daily sessions, zero pressure, and an oddly therapeutic amount of mud.
🎷 John Santos Sextet and more @ St James Park - San Jose | Saturday (6/20) at 4:30 PM – Skip yard work and claim a patch of St. James Park for a free concert with John Santos Sextet, plus Future Dead Ringers and Bloco do Sol. Bring blankets and low chairs, all ages, then hit The Rolling Burger, Jolly Old Fashioned, beer, and wine.
🎶 LASERS! @ The Tech Interactive 201 S. Market St. San Jose, CA 95113 | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Daft Punk gets the full dome treatment at The Tech, where the lasers do the dancing and you sit back and let the bass smooth out your weekday wrinkles. It’s neon nostalgia with unassigned seats, parking validation, and the bonus of supporting STEAM programs.
🎵 Make Music! @ Lincoln Ave | Sunday (6/21) at 2:00 PM – Whether you can carry a tune or just a lawn chair, San Jose turns into a stage on Make Music Day. Over 200 acts appear all day, including San Jose Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums at Willow Glen fountain plaza, kilts, chanters, and volume.
💃 Free Salsa Stage at Paseo San Antonio @ Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95112, United States | Sunday (6/21) at 5:00 PM – Make Music Day turns Paseo San Antonio into a free salsa party for you, kids, and that friend who swears they "don't dance." DJs Jazzy Jezz, Cuevas, and Sal SF spin while Baila con Ritmo and Salseros Fusion Colombia bring heat. Quality time, no cover. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The San Jose report Weather forecastToday — High: 77°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 1 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West northwest wind 1 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 0%
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