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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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City
An update on the San Jose city workers’ strike
Here’s a brief explanation behind why San Jose city workers are planning to go on one of the biggest strikes in decades.
August 8, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
People dance in front of the main Summer Fest 2022 stage.
Music
Get groovy at San Jose Jazz’s Summer Fest 2023
See what’s in store during San Jose Jazz’s Summer Fest 2023 that’s taking place Fri., Aug. 11-Sun., Aug. 13 at various stages around San Jose, CA.
August 4, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A mural on the outside of a McDonald's drive-thru.
Arts
New mural unveiled at East San Jose McDonald’s
A McDonald’s on Story Road recently got a makeover from a local artist as part of the fast food chain’s intiative, “Ritmo y Color.”
August 3, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown San Jose.
Theater
It’s showtime: Current and upcoming theater productions
Look forward to these seven shows you can catch this season at several downtown San Jose theaters.
August 3, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A picture of Pacific Hotel with "Italian Family Festa San Jose" superimposed.
City
41st Italian Family Festa returns to History Park
Get ready for all the delicious Italian fare, cooking demonstrations, grape-stomping, and sword fighting that will go down in History Park, Saturday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.
August 1, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A large platter of barbecued meats and sides.
Food
Meat, smoke, and sauce: A guide to local San Jose barbecue spots
Explore San Jose’s lit barbecue scene.
August 1, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Mount Rushmore, but with the faces of Norman Y Mineta, Steve Wozniak, Cesar Chavez, and Susan Hammer on it.
City
Who should be on the Mount Rushmore of San Jose?
We asked AI bot Chat GPT who belongs on Mount Rushmore to see if it aligns with what our readers think.
July 27, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The outside of Hop & Vine on The Alameda.
Live
Neighborhood Guide: The Alameda
Explore the district “where history meets art” that boasts a 200-year history within the great 408.
July 25, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A shark mascot skating on ice carrying a San Jose Sharks flag.
Sports
The San Jose Sharks announce their 2023-24 season schedule
Check out the San Jose Sharks’ upcoming season schedule and promotional nights they’re holding at the Tank.
July 25, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The "Fire Ball" amusement park ride with fireworks exploding in the backyard.
Festivals
A guide to the 2023 Santa Clara County Fair
Here’s what you can expect at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds from Wednesday, July 26. to Sunday, Aug. 6.
July 21, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Three images of past The 4UNT participants in different challenges.
City
4UNT: San Jose’s digital scavenger hunt
See how you can participate in this week-long, digital scavenger hunt that takes you all around San Jose, Saturday, Oct. 28-Sunday, Nov. 5.
July 20, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Side-by-side images of the Santa Clara County clerk's building and San Jose City Hall.
Government
Local Government 101: The difference between city and county services
Learn about where you can go for specific services between the city of San Jose and the county of Santa Clara.
July 20, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The front of a Spanish Revival-style house in Hanchett Park.
History
The history behind San Jose’s Spanish Revival homes
Explore the homes that popped up in San Jose, CA during the 20th century Revival Period.
July 18, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The Adega sign above the restaurant.
Restaurants
San Jose’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, Adega, will close for good
Adega owners Carlos and Fernanda Carreira announced that they will close Adega in San Jose’s Little Portugal and open up a second Petiscos location in its place — which will come in January 2024.
July 18, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The Falafel's Drive In sign.
Restaurants
As Seen on TV: San Jose restaurants in the limelight
Take a foodie tour through San Jose, CA, based on the eateries featured in popular food TV series such as “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and “Man v. Food.”
July 14, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The Dine Downtown logo juxtaposed on text listing all the participating restaurants.
Restaurants
Dine Downtown 2023 brings deals from 45+ restaurants to San Jose
Get a sneak peek of the deals being offered during San Jose Downtown Association’s “Dine Downtown,” held Thursday, July 13 to Sunday, July 23, with 45+ participating restaurants.
July 13, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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Tourism and Hospitality
Wedding venues in San Jose
Check out this list of 13 local spots to host your special event.
July 13, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
Streetlights at a local intersection in San Jose, CA.
City
San Jose officials’ latest push to stop pedestrian deaths
As part of the City of San Jose, CA’s Vision Zero intiative, Mayor Matt Mahan has called on tinyML Foundation, Sony, and San Jose’s Department of Transportation to study pedestrian presence through AI software.
July 11, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Two men drive through flooded waters on San Fernando Street in a vintage car.
History
San Jose decades: The 1910s
We’re traveling all the way back to the 1910s in San Jose, CA where everything from the Great Flood to the incorporation of East San Jose took place.
July 11, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A crowded lineup of obon dancers in Japantown.
Culture
A guide to San Jose’s 2023 Obon Festival
Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect at San Jose’s 2023 Obon Festival, a brief history behind our local celebration, and some pro tips for your experience.
July 6, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A full SAP Center during a Sharks hockey game.
Sports
The San Jose Sharks’ 2023 NHL Draft picks
See what the San Jose Sharks were up to during the 2023 NHL Draft week, when they welcomed nine newcomers to the Tank.
June 29, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Bowl - 9-11-21
Sports
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan pushes for home Major League Baseball team
An MLB team in the great 408? It may become a reality.
June 27, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A mural that says, "Welcome to Joshua Tree start your trip here"
Travel and Outdoors
Hit the road: A desert getaway to Joshua Tree
We’re heading to Joshua Tree for a desert-chic getaway filled with fun restaurants, quirky shops, and stunning sights.
June 23, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Three men in face masks hold large bags filled with cherries.
Food
Cherry picking in the South Bay, CA
See where you can pick your own cherries for the summer 2023 season in the South Bay.
June 20, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The Ritz's marquee displaying "Lacuna Coil, The Birthday Massacre, Blind Channel, and Edge of Paradise."
Entertainment
A brief history of The Ritz nightclub
Did you know that The Ritz in downtown San Jose’s SoFA District was once an X-rated theater? And also an alternative music dance club with “secret gay nights?”
June 15, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A view of downtown San Jose at the corner of South Fourth + East Santa Clara streets.
City
Breaking down San Jose’s 2023-2024 budget
We’re taking a look at the significant projects + plans within the city of San Jose’s 2023-2024 budget — approved in June 2023.
June 13, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A view of the entrance of Santana Row.
City
The zodiac signs as iconic San Jose sights
Your horoscopes are not only written in the stars — they’re written in the skyline too. Scroll through the zodiac signs and see which iconic San Jose sights matches up.
June 9, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A girl stands behind a booth covered in Pride flags for the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center.
City
Local LGBTQ+ charities and nonprofits
Here are five charities and nonprofits in San Jose, CA to support during Pride month and beyond.
June 8, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A drone view of the Blossom Valley neighborhood.
Development
San Jose approves affordable housing projects
In June 2023, San Jose City Council approved four projects that would shelter ~1,000 more San Joseans as part of Mayor Matt Mahan’s goal to build more interim housing sites.
June 6, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A skyline shot of San Jose.
Culture
An 18-year-old’s guide to fun in San Jose, CA
So you think there’s nothing to do in San Jose for an 18-year-old? Think again.
June 6, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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