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Image: Ralph poses on his new Flexy Racer that he received for Christmas in 1963. Photo by Joyce Pearce.

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

The Luis María Peralta Adobe in San Pedro Square is San José's oldest building (1797). Photo by Ralph Pearce.

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

Image of east side of San Jose from Alum Rock park.

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

Image: San Jose folk music group, The Group, performing onstage in the mid-1960s. Courtesy of Glenn Pearce.

Looking Back: A Local Folk Music Group in the 1960s

Ralph remembers the days of Peter, Paul & Mary and his dad's folk group.

Ralph Pearce
09/23/2020 - 8:00 AM

#PixinParks Los Gatos Creek

The Los Gatos Creek county park challenge is a 4.1 mile paved walk prominent with local wildlife such as turtles, egrets, ducks, geese, heron, and belted kingfishers.

Brandy Maldonado
09/19/2020 - 7:00 AM