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Latest Blogs
#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 – Part 1
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
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
Looking Back: The Treasure Chest and Other Little Buildings
This month we explore interesting little buildings around town.
Ralph Pearce
08/26/2020 - 9:00 AM
Looking Back: Riding High on an 1880's High Wheel Bicycle
A California Room clerk's experience restoring and riding bikes from the 1880s.
Ralph Pearce
07/29/2020 - 4:00 PM
Celebrating Preservation Month with the Archives
The California Room would like to explain why preservation is important, about a free service we provide and provide preservation tips.
Estella Inda
05/01/2020 - 10:00 AM
Looking Back: San Jose's Public Library
We will be celebrating 140 years of service on Friday, May 1, 2020!
Ralph Pearce
04/30/2020 - 2:30 PM
Exploring Museums, Digitally!
Want to visit popular museums without actually having to go to them? Check out these virtual tours.
Brandy Maldonado
03/27/2020 - 7:00 AM