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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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Stock up on San Jose merchandise
January 20, 2023
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Vagney Hampshire
An old photograph of the Southern Pacific Coast Railroad at a depot circa 1910.
History
The history behind Camden Avenue
Did you know that “Camden” is an acronym?
January 17, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A plate of curries and vegetables atop injera bread.
Food
Places in San Jose to get Ethiopian food
From the fluffy injera bread, to the beautiful blend of spices in every dish — enjoy great Ethiopian cuisine at these four local spots.
January 17, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A woman plays the cello in front of two spectators looking at the art behind her.
Culture
“Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition” debuts at Oakridge Mall
See Michelangelo’s art up-close and life-sized at the Oakridge Mall in San Jose, CA.
January 13, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The skyline of Honolulu.
Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our guide to Honolulu, HI
Get ready for sun all year round, fresh poke, and sand between your toes.
January 13, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Nathan Chen in mid-air on the ice.
Sports
2023 US Figure Skating Championships come to the SAP Center
Catch the generation’s next top skaters at the SAP Center from Jan. 23-29.
January 12, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A profile of Mayor Matt Mahan.
City
San Jose’s new Mayor Matt Mahan takes office
Let’s learn about San Jose’s new Mayor Matt Mahan, his first weeks in office, and what we can expect from him moving forward.
January 10, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A flyer for the MLK Day luncheon with event information and a picture featuring guest speaker Symone Sanders.
AACSA to host 43rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon
Join the African American Community Service Agency in honoring the late civil rights leader, and hear from multiple speakers.
January 10, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A skyline picture of Downtown San Jose between two antenna towers.
Culture
What do you want to learn about in 2023?
Tell us what burning questions you have about the great 408.
January 5, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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City
A guide to city departments in San Diego
We’re here to connect you to the right San Diego city departments to address your needs.
January 4, 2023
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Jessica Te
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Culture
We’re taking a winter break
We’ll catch you in 2023.
December 22, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Downtown San Jose skyline during sunset.
Culture
Top 5: The best of 2022
Our top stories for San Jose, CA in 2022, from egg-cellent brunch places to a customized scavenger hunt around town.
December 22, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
An ad urging residents to vote for Mayor Norman Mineta.
History
San Jose decades: The 1970s
Let’s go back in time to the era of bell-bottoms and disco in the great 408.
December 20, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
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Advertise with us
Learn how you can be featured in SJtoday through our various advertising options.
December 16, 2022
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Vagney Hampshire
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City
A guide to city departments in Portland, OR
We’re here to connect you with the right Portland city departments to address your needs.
December 16, 2022
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Jessica Te
A headshot of author Cassie Kifer.
Q+A: Cassie Kifer, author of “San Jose Scavenger”
Let’s get to know the author behind “San Jose Scavenger,” a book that takes you on a hunt through San Jose and its many interesting neighborhoods.
December 15, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
The front cover of the San Jose Scavenger book.
Culture
A “San Jose Scavenger” hunt
We took to the streets of San Jose to embark on local author Cassie Kifer’s “San Jose Scavenger” hunt.
December 15, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
The plaque in front of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Guadalupe River Park.
City
San Jose’s Sister City: Pune, India
Let’s take a look at one of San Jose’s eight sister city relationships with Pune, India.
December 13, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Bowl of spicy pho with the fixings beside it.
Culture
4 top pho spots in San Jose, CA
From the most variety to the best flavorful meats, we break down some of the top phở restaurants in San Jose, CA.
December 9, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A skyline shot of Downtown San Jose including a large parking lot.
Government
San Jose, CA becomes largest city to rid of parking minimums
In December 2022, San Jose City Council voted to axe parking minimums for new developments — which gets rid of an almost 60-year-old standard.
December 8, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Downtown Sacramento at night
City
A guide to city departments in Sacramento
We’re here to connect you with the right Sacramento city departments to address your needs.
December 8, 2022
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Jessica Te
A graphic of Eastern Michigan and San Jose State's logos with a trophy full of potatoes in between.
Culture
San Jose State Spartans to play at Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
San Jose State University will face Eastern Michigan University in the 25th Annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at the Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, on December 20, 2022.
December 6, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
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Government
City departments in Lexington, KY
December 5, 2022
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Jessica Te
A Google Maps image of the Bo Town Seafood Restaurant.
Development
San Jose highrise to replace Bo Town restaurant
At the end of November 2022, San Jose City Council gave the green light to replace the historic, 1960s-era restaurant with a luxury high rise tower.
December 1, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
The front of the SAP Center in Downtown San Jose.
History
The history of the SAP Center
We’re going back in time to learn more about this iconic San Jose landmark.
November 25, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A map of old San Jose in 1869 with Martha St., Reed St., and 1st-3rd St. labeled.
History
The history of the Reed name
What are the origins of this San Jose street name?
November 22, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A colorful, horizontal mural that says "San Jose!"
Culture
Answered: San Jose things we’re thankful for
We asked you what you’re grateful for within San Jose, and you delivered.
November 18, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A vintage photo of Troy's Laundry Company in the 1900s.
History
The history behind San Jose’s long-lost ‘Goosetown’
Learn about one of San Jose’s many communities of the past — that bears an interesting name.
November 17, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A large train made of wire + Christmas lights.
Culture
“Enchant” light spectacular comes to PayPal Park
Enjoy a new holiday fair coming to PayPal Park in San Jose, CA this November through January 2023.
November 15, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Santana Row lit up with Christmas lights.
Culture
Where to take holiday photos around San Jose, CA
Looking for local spots to take your holiday card photos? We’ve got you covered with 11 spots around the South Bay to snap the perfect seasonal shot.
November 15, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
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