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Hosted by The Filipino American National Historical Society FANHS-SCV , join Pinoytown San Jose Tours for a captivating walk through one of San Jose's forgotten Filipino American neighborhoods. Led by local historian Robert "Manong Robert" Ragsac, this tour brings to life the vibrant stories of Filipino pioneers who helped shape the city's multicultural heritage. You'll explore the historic streets once filled with Filipino cafés, pool halls, and community gathering spots, while learning about the resilience and contributions of early Filipino immigrants.

The owners of 20 vehicles 12 of who were offered and declined both interim housing and an offer from the city to buy back their RVs have congregated at the South San Jose parking lot on Coleman Road for the past two weeks, sparking complaints from neighbors and leading San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan to admonish other elected officials and the transit agency for allowing the unsanctioned encampment without proper planning.

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A man who was violently assaulted at a Valley Transportation Authority station in San Jose has succumbed to his injuries and died, leading to possible murder charges for the suspect in custody, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said Thursday. Deputies initially arrested Brandon Fryshaw, 23, after a late-night fight at the Gish VTA light rail station in San Jose on Sept. 29, according to the Sheriff's Office.

A man's body was found at Independence High School early Thursday, prompting a police investigation into how he died and why he was on the grounds, authorities said. An unconscious man was discovered at the North Jackson Avenue campus just before 7 a.m., according to San Jose police. Both police officers and San Jose fire personnel responded to the scene, and the man was pronounced dead.

The assault was reported just before midnight Sept. 29 at the Gish station at East Gish Road and North First Street, and responding deputies with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office which polices Valley Transportation Authority transit lines found a 42-year-old man suffering from serious head injuries. An investigation determined that he had been severely beaten, and he was taken to a hospital. The sheriff's office said that he died around 11 p.m. Wednesday, 10 days after he was injured.

The crash was reported at 5:35 p.m. after a woman driving a silver 2007 Ford sedan heading west on Rancho Drive took a left turn onto southbound Monterey Road, according to the San Jose Police Department. That put her in the path of a northbound blue 2013 BMW coupe, and the two vehicles collided, causing the BMW to hit the center divider and cross into southbound lanes.

Oktoberfest Tech at Night: Techtoberfest-The Tech Interactive invites guests to an Oktoberfest celebration of the science of beer and brews. Enjoy the museum after hours with a full bar, DJs, and pop-up experiences, plus full access to all Tech Interactive exhibits-including an EDM laser show in the IMAX Dome Theater curated by Universal Grammar, featuring Chale Brown, Zuri Alexa, and a guest DJ. Beer tastings will be led by Hapa's Brewing Company, Fox Tale Fermentation Project and Clandestine Brewery.

The casual dining chain is floating a proposal to establish a restaurant at 1030 and 1040 Blossom Hill Rd., a location currently leased to a La-Z-Boy furniture store. Changes would include a redevelopment of the existing one-acre site on Blossom Hill Road near Almaden Expressway, planning documents show. The current building totals 19,600 square feet, according to a marketing brochure prepared by CBRE commercial real estate brokers Matt Kircher and Meaghan Post.

This Tony Award-winning musical, based on the 1899 Newsboys Strike, features two casts of teen and adult performers bringing the story to life. Set in early 20th-century New York City, the production follows charismatic newsboy Jack Kelly as he leads a group of young paper sellers in a stand against powerful publishers raising prices. The tale highlights themes of unity and justice, with reporter Katherine Plumber joining the cause to prove her worth in a male-dominated field.

SAN JOSE Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found inside a West San Jose home early Sunday, authorities said. San Jose police officers were called at 2:49 a.m. to a home in the 900 block of Wainwright Drive, which is just west of South Bascom Avenue and north of Southwest Expressway, for a report of a possibly deceased person, according to the police department.

The second annual Star Chefs food and beverage pairing event to benefit Momentum for Health, held on Sept 21 at the Glass House in downtown San Jose, was anchored by the amazing talent of 17 local chefs from San Jose to Palo Alto. They teamed up with local beverage providers to create an afternoon of convivial culinary competition all to benefit the 65-year-old organization that provides mental health services for Santa Clara County residents.

The City Council has approved the $13.5 million acquisition of 447 S. Almaden Blvd a 3.56-acre parcel located between the convention center to the east and Discovery Meadow and the Children's Discovery Museum property to the west after BXP, formerly known as Boston Properties, put the site up for sale in the spring after abandoning its development plans.

With one of the city's most dangerous streets in the backdrop, Mayor Matt Mahan recalled visiting with the family and attending the funeral of Esias Amaru Ramos-Berhane, an 11-year-old boy killed on his scooter last year in South San Jose. I promised them that it was with his memory that I would fight for safer streets for our city, Mahan said. Today, I am remembering Esias, (and) as you know, I believe that public safety is the most fundamental responsibility of our government.

The crash with a car was reported at 8:25 p.m. on Branham Lane near Jarvis Avenue, according to the San Jose Police Department. The motorcycle rider, described only as an adult, was taken to the hospital with major injuries and was pronounced dead, police said. A minor who was riding in the car was also taken to the hospital with what were described as injuries that were not life threatening, police said.

An ICE detainment was caught on camera at a San Jose nonprofit which has supported the immigrant community in the South Bay for nearly 50 years. The San Jose Rapid Response Network says Tuesday morning, targeted immigration activity led to the arrest of a man inside of the day laborer center at ConXión to Community. The day prior, the network says the man fled an ICE check-in office after his wife was detained - leading to a warrant to be served for his arrest.

The crash was reported at 12:19 a.m. Saturday near Ocala Avenue and Ridgemont Drive, between East Capitol Expressway and South White Road, according to the San Jose Police Department. An initial investigation determined that a woman driving a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica was turning left from Ridgemont onto westbound Ocala, putting her in the path of a man headed east on a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle. The rider crashed into the minivan; he was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Demont Taylor, 43, after he was identified in a video as the man carrying a handgun who on Sept. 2 at approximately 5:30pm reportedly chased an unhoused victim, pushed him to the ground and brandished a firearm in the area of West San Carlos Street and Leland Avenue in San José. Witnesses reported that the suspect was wearing a silver badge on his belt and appeared to be a law enforcement or security officer,

Without naming the person, Mahan said Wednesday that one of the victims worked for the city in its housing division. He added that the city has made counselors available for grieving colleagues. "It's heartbreaking," Mahan said. "I've been thinking a lot about the victims and their loved ones." The police department has not announced any new information on a shooting suspect, though Mahan said detectives are "pursuing all leads and conducting a thorough investigation," but declined to say more "to let the investigation play out."

There's a lot of uncertainty up in the air so you know while we have it, we should take advantage of our freedom and our community,

Mark McNamara will continue having to defend himself against the wrongful-shooting claims of K'aun Green, who McNamara shot four times as Green was exiting a downtown taqueria on March 27, 2022 after a brawl inside the eatery. Green had his hands up while holding a gun above his head pointed up toward the air - a weapon he had disarmed from an assailant inside - when he was shot.

First responders on are the scene Friday, investigating a possible small plane crash in the mountains east of San Jose near Mount Hamilton. Crews arrived on the scene around 3:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a fire associated with a small plane crash. Multiple helicopters combed the area looking for the scene. One chopper landed and several firefighters hiked to an area that appeared to contain debris, but there was no obvious signs of fire.