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Latest Blogs
Looking Back: The Historic Lawrence Hotel Building, a Survivor
This beautiful, historic building recently survived it's fourth fire in 30 years.
Ralph Pearce
03/25/2021 - 8:00 AM
Looking Back: Remembering Almaden Road's Club Lanai
Ralph digs into the history of an unusual empty lot along the old Almaden Road.
Ralph Pearce
02/24/2021 - 8:00 AM
Celebrate Black History Month: Black in California
Part of a series of Black History Month Blogs.
Tiffany Bradford-Oldham
02/08/2021 - 6:28 PM
Celebrate Black History Month: Buffalo Soldiers
Part of a series of Black History Month Blogs.
Tiffany Bradford-Oldham
02/06/2021 - 3:30 PM
January 30th, Our First Asian American Day: Fred Korematsu Day
Fighting for civil rights is an old but continuing struggle. Read how activist Fred Korematsu fought his own immoral conviction.
Ila Langner
01/29/2021 - 10:00 PM
Looking Back: Los Gatan William C. Allen; My Great-Grandfather's Final Hour
Ralph looks back on the day that his great-grandfather died.
Ralph Pearce
01/27/2021 - 8:00 AM
Looking Back: My Favorite Christmas
Ralph looks back at the Christmas season of 1963.
Ralph Pearce
12/16/2020 - 9:00 AM
#PixinParks Santa Teresa
The Santa Teresa county park challenge is a 2.9 mile moderately rated loop with little to no shade cover so bring a hat!
Brandy Maldonado
11/07/2020 - 7:00 AM
#PixinParks Almaden Quicksilver
The Almaden Quicksilver county park offers a 4.52 mile loop hike featuring extensive history of the Almaden Quicksilver mercury mine.
Brandy Maldonado
10/31/2020 - 7:00 AM
Closing of a Beloved Neighbor: Sunny Donuts
Many businesses have closed permanently, including Cambrian's Sunny Donuts.
Ila Langner
10/29/2020 - 10:00 PM
Looking Back: The Founding of Our City, el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe
A brief history of the founding of the City of San José on November 29, 1777.
Ralph Pearce
10/28/2020 - 8:00 AM
East Side Revelations – Jim Plunkett
The California Room is putting the spotlight on the East Side with a series of blogs featuring individuals, businesses, and community organizations with ties to the East Side.
Estella Inda
09/30/2020 - 5:00 AM