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Latest Blogs
East Side Revelations - Sofia Mendoza
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
09/10/2021 - 3:20 PM
Remembering Beatrice Joyce Ellington
Why we named a library in her honor.
Sarah Kishler
09/01/2021 - 4:44 AM
Looking Back: Canoas; From Prune Orchard to Elementary School
Ralph looks back at Canoas Elementary on the school's 60th anniversary.
Ralph Pearce
08/23/2021 - 9:00 AM
Looking Back: Our Historic District of Alviso
Ralph shares some images and history of San Jose's Alviso district.
Ralph Pearce
07/28/2021 - 9:00 AM
Looking Back: Those Cool Old Warehouses
Ralph shares a few old warehouses he's found around town.
Ralph Pearce
06/23/2021 - 9:00 AM
Looking Back: My Days With a Japanese American Performance Group
Ralph reflects on his time with the San Jose Taiko Group.
Ralph Pearce
05/26/2021 - 8:00 AM
SJ Story Map Contest
The San José Story Map uses the power of stories to map San José in a new and different light.
SJPL Staff
05/17/2021 - 3:30 PM
Looking Back: Naked Incense and Other Poems
In honor of Poetry Month, Ralph shares poems from local poets.
Ralph Pearce
04/28/2021 - 9:00 AM
The Legacy of Dr. Roberto Cruz
Celebrating the life & achievements of Dr. B. Roberto Cruz.
SJPL Staff
04/24/2021 - 8:00 AM
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