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Alyson Chuyang

City Editor

Alyson is based in San Jose, CA, and helped launch SJtoday in February 2022. She graduated from San Jose State, where she reported on the city’s arts + culture scene for her alma mater’s paper, The Spartan Daily. You can find her scouting new South Bay eateries or thrifting around town.

Several volunteers pose for a picture in front of a house.
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30+ volunteer opportunities in San Jose
The list of volunteer opportunities in San Jose includes everything from renovating homes to caring for furry friends.
November 18, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Women sit on yoga mats in a park.
Live
Find your zen with our San Jose yoga guide
Check out these 12 yoga studios around the great 408, which offer everything from beginner Vinyasa to full-fledged hot yoga + pilates.
November 4, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A Victorian-style bedroom.
Live
Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around San Jose
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around the great 408 and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
October 14, 2024
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Trevor Peters
Cinnabar Hills Golf Course
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Tee time: 20+ golf courses in San Jose
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 24 golf courses in San Jose, CA are sure to make for a good round.
October 8, 2024
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Cat George
ToastCafeGrill
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30+ great brunch places to try in San Jose
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in San Jose, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
September 9, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Someone holds a burrito that has been eaten, infront of a Cafe Rosalena sign.
Food
Start your day with these 5 breakfast burritos
Check out these five restaurants in San Jose cooking up their own versions of the classic breakfast staple.
August 22, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
SATXtoday: city hall
Government
Local government 101: Meet the San Antonio City Council
Become familiar with San Antonio’s local government with our first installment of SATX GOV 101: Meet your council members.
March 14, 2024
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Adriana Christian
Rapper Traxamillion holds a microphone close to his mouth and wears a bright orange track jacket.
Culture
Remembering San Jose rapper + producer Traxamillion
Learn about the late San Jose-raised rapper + producer who has a lasting legacy in the great 408, the Bay Area, and the hip-hop world as a whole.
February 26, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A black + white Pit Bull Terrier with a purple leash stares in the camera with his tongue out.
City
Where to find adoptable pets around San Jose
Find local adoption sites, pets currently available, and information on adoption fees.
February 20, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
San Jose Museum of Art from a drone perspective.
Live
20 interesting facts about San Jose, CA
We’re bringing you some fun facts about San Jose and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give these a try.
February 19, 2024
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Nicole Calande
A display of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection at the MLK Library in downtown San Jose.
History
Honoring Black history in San Jose
From public artworks to cultural centers, local Black history is all around us.
February 16, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
President_George_W._Bush_Presents_Norman_Y._Mineta_with_the_Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom_in_the_East_Room_of_the_White_House
Remembering the legacy of Norman Y. Mineta
February 16, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A Lunar New Year celebration with a large crowd of people gathered around costumed lion dancers.
Culture
Local Lunar New Year celebrations around San Jose, CA
Ring in the Year of the Dragon.
February 15, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Raging Waters' reflection in Lake Cunningham.
City
Raging Waters set to reopen as soon as summer 2024
San Jose City Council is set to approve new management for the recently defunct Raging Waters theme park in east San Jose.
February 15, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A pink-hued picture of Santa Clara Street with graphics depicting each of the five love languages; hand-holding, a gift box, a chat bubble with a heart, a clock with a heart at the center, and hands holding a heart that is half-heart, half-Earth.
Culture
Expressing your love language in San Jose
We’re looking at how you can express the five love languages around the great 408.
February 13, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Century 22 dome in San Jose with the marquee reading, "Goodbye San Jose So Long."
City
Asked: What local San Jose business would you like to see make a comeback?
What stores, restaurants, and venues would you like to see return to the great 408?
February 12, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
In a dimly lit bar, a bright orange cocktail with a chili pepper, a straw, and a green plant stand in the foreground.
Bars
Where to find the heaviest pours in San Jose
When you want to celebrate — responsibly — you go big or you go home.
February 12, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
The exterior of Original Joe's.
History
San Jose’s oldest family-owned businesses
Let’s take a look at some of the oldest established restaurants, stores, and more in San Jose, CA
February 9, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Six large pizzas sit in a glass case.
Live
Local pizza spots you knead to know
From authentic NY slices to craft pies, your next pizza party is covered.
February 9, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A large group of people wearing mostly red in a dimly lit event space cheer on the 49ers game playing on a large screen projector.
Culture
Where to watch the Super Bowl in the San Jose
From bars to markets to mini golf, here’s 15+ places to stay faithful to the Bay with Super Bowl watch parties in San Jose.
February 7, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A wooden bridge among trees and shrubbery.
Parks and Recreation
Stevens Creek County Park celebrates 100 years
The first + oldest park in Santa Clara County turned 100 years old this year, with its original opening date of January 24, 1924.
February 6, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Two Primary Election voter guides infront of San Jose City Hall.
City
Your guide to voting in the 2024 primary election in Santa Clara County
See what’s on the ballot, when + how to vote, and important information for Election Day in the great 408.
February 6, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
The outside of San Jose Mineta International Airport at night.
Work
All you need to know about San Jose Mineta International Airport
To help make your entire process at the San Jose Mineta Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 41 nonstop flights.
February 2, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A graphic of a blue birthday cake and a No. 2 candle with the words "happy birthday SJtoday" on it. There's two heads, City Editors Alyson + Gregg, juxtaposed on sparklers on the cake.
Culture
Happy 2nd birthday to SJtoday
And to our readers + followers, two of the biggest high-fives (high ten?) for being there with us the entire way.
January 31, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A metal sign in the shape of a gear with the words “Urban Putt” sits on the ground.
Small Business
Urban Putt to open in San Jose
The SF-originated mini-putt establishment has moved operations to the great 408.
January 31, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A group of sweaty people point to a sign being held up by a single person. The sign says "Barry's Baddie Monique, HIITS 100."
Live
Get your sweat on at gyms around San Jose
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 40+ gyms and fitness offerings around San Jose.
January 30, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A bouquet of roses and a heart chocolate box pictured in front of a window showing Downtown San Jose.
Culture
Celebrating Valentine’s Day in San Jose
See our roundup of 20 activities, food + drink specials, and pop-ups happening around San Jose to celebrate the spirit of love.
January 30, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Two people crossing axes
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
January 26, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A group of people sit and pedal on a large motorized bike car — heading towards San Pedro Square Market.
Play
Your ultimate guide to tours of San Jose
Explore the great 408 through its history, drink, and art on these tours.
January 25, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A black-and-white photo of a San Jose Fire Department firetruck dating back to 1880-1910.
History
San Jose Fire Department celebrates 170th anniversary
Learn how you can celebrate our local fire department’s exciting milestone.
January 25, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
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