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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.

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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
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."
Fitness
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.
Entertainment
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
On top of a wooden table sits a laptop, a latte with a frankly upsetting amount of cinnamon, and an extremely saucy breakfast sandwich on milk toast.
Culture
Public work spots with WiFi in San Jose, CA
From local cafes to public hotspots, catch up on your to-do list at these work spots in San Jose with WiFi.
January 24, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A black-and-white photo showing aviator John Montgomery on one of his early experimental flights off Montgomery Hill southeast of San Jose.
History
Who was John J. Montgomery?
From his humble, Bay Area roots to an nationally renowned aviation pioneer, we chart the course through the life and legacy of John J. Montgomery.
January 23, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A collage of two images showing author Kyla Zhao (left) and her novel, "Valley Verified," standing alone on the right.
Culture
“Valley Verified” takes on the complexities of the Silicon Valley
San Jose-based author Kyla Zhao published her second novel, “Valley Verified,” in January 2024, and tells the story of a woman similar to herself, that makes the move from high fashion in New York to high tech in the Silicon Valley.
January 23, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A BART train at the Berryessa train station.
Airports and Transportation
San Jose’s transit projects: What’s the status?
We’re breaking down three major transit projects in San Jose + California as a whole.
January 21, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
The Shoreline Ampitheatre marquee displaying "Ne-Yo w/ Mario / Pleasure P" at night.
Music
South Bay concerts we’re excited to see in 2024
These shows prove that San Jose is a great city for live music, and they’re just a sample of the shows coming this year.
January 19, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A GIF showing Jonathan Sahoo looking at a gigantic birria taco.
Food
Four San Jose spots with larger-than-life dishes
Go big or go home with these gigantic foods found around San Jose.
January 19, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
NapaCellars
Play
Hit the Road: A foodie foray to Sonoma and Napa counties
January 16, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
A collage of different San Jose foods surrounding an iPhone showing Keith Lee eating.
Food
Answered: What local restaurants should internet food critic Keith Lee try?
TikTok and internet food critic Keith Lee announced that he’d be visiting the Bay Area, and we asked for your suggestions on what local eateries he should try. Here’s what you said.
January 11, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Two men harvest the buds from cannabis plants.
City
Up in smoke: San Jose’s cannabis laws + regulations
Over the past year, San Jose has loosened certain restrictions for cannabis in the city — let’s see what the new guidelines are + how we may see them play out over this next year.
January 11, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
The front of Hayes Mansion in between two palm trees.
History
The story behind San Jose’s Hayes Mansion
Let’s walk through the front doors of another grand South Bay mansion.
January 7, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
An aerial view of San Jose from city hall, looking south.
City
What will these new California state laws look like in San Jose?
We’re checking out a handful of new California state laws set to begin in 2024, and how they may be translated in San Jose.
January 3, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Three bottles of zero-proof alcohol laid out on a table with the mocktails beside it.
Food
10 sober-friendly places to grab a drink in San Jose
Participating in Dry January? Looking to make a lifestyle change? Simply don’t enjoy alcohol? No problem.
January 3, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
The Bank of Italy Tower from a ground view.
Development
Historic Bank of Italy Tower to convert to housing
Original plans for the Bank of Italy Tower in downtown San Jose have switched from small office renovation to housing.
January 3, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Shamrock Run
City
Things to look forward to in San Jose in 2024
We’re looking forward to a lot in 2024, from celebrating big milestones to trying new restaurants + attending big events.
January 2, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Downtown San Jose during sunrise.
Culture
SJtoday Wrapped: The best of 2023
We’re wrapping up the year and looking back on the best of 2023.
December 21, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A hand holding the mail-in ballot in front of a ballot drop-off center.
Elections
What’s on the March 2024 primary ballot in San Jose
For the March 2024 election, San Jose residents will vote on four district councilmembers + the mayor.
December 21, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Two kids sit on Santa's lap during pictures at Christmas in the Park
Culture
Kid-friendly activities in San Jose for winter break
From theme parks to cooking classes, educational options to DIY days, check out these kid-friendly activities in San Jose.
December 20, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
Adobe
Work
Made in San Jose: 13 things created in the great 408
From fruit cocktails to floppy disks, San Jose’s business scene is truly inspired.
December 19, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
FridaKahlo
Arts
The City of San Jose announces its 2024 Creative Ambassadors
The city’s Office of Cultural Affairs have selected 19 ambassadors since launching the program in 2019, let’s see who’s our upcoming creative ambassadors.
December 13, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A photo of Greenlee's Bakery bread, a Michelada cup, a taco, a torta, a Peter's Bakery burnt almond cake, and a bottle of Hennessy coming out of a cardboard box.
Culture
#Answered: Your San Jose care package picks
Let’s see what you decided to pack your San Jose-themed care package with.
December 13, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The California State Capitol lit up at night
Government
What will these new California state laws look like in Sacramento?
We’re checking out four new California state laws set to begin in 2024, and how they may be translated in Sacramento.
December 13, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A collage of the Five Wounds Portuguese National Parish, San Jose City Hall, and the San Jose Museum of Art juxtaposed on a blue background of street map lines.
City
San Jose’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
December 12, 2023
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Travis Meier
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