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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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An overhead snapshot of Downtown San Jose in the 1920s.
History
San Jose decades: The 1920s
We’re delving into our local history in San Jose, CA during the roaring 1920s.
November 9, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A black and white photo of Downtown San Jose with the Bank of Italy Tower in the background.
History
San Jose decades: The 1960s
Let’s explore San Jose CA’s history in the 1960s.
November 9, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Sweetdragon Baking Company's apple pie
Food
Recipe: Sweetdragon Baking Company’s Apple Pie
Whip up a baker-approved pie for your next social gathering.
November 7, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
The women's parlor room with old wood furniture containing pictures of Countess Lillian Remillard Dandini.
History
Inside the Ashworth-Remillard House
We’re taking you on a tour of one of San Jose’s oldest buildings, which dates back to the 1860s.
November 3, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
The intersection of Santa Clara Street and San Pedro Street.
Government
San Jose reduces speed limits around the city
Signs signaling reduced speed limits have been implemented around San Jose, CA as of recent.
November 1, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Pictures of a parking violation, San Francisco with a "#1" on it, and screenshot of a "There's nothing to do in San Jose tbh" text photoshopped inside candy bars.
Culture
Check your kid’s candy for San Jose scares
You never know what they’ll find.
October 27, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Two capybaras sitting in their habitat.
Culture
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo welcomes two new capybaras
The capybara exhibit at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose, CA is no longer empty.
October 26, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
The Tiramisu Dessert Coffee pictured with some pumpkins on the counter.
Food
Recipe: Jiaren Cafe’s Tiramisu Dessert Coffee
Learn how to make Jiaren Cafe’s seasonal drink just like its baristas.
October 26, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Three pairs of cowboy boots sit in front of four drawings of a kid in a cowboy hat.
Culture
The zodiac signs as San Jose museums and galleries
October 20, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A grocery market's vegetable section.
Food
San Jose’s international markets
Looking to expand your spice cabinet or variety of vegetables? Here’s our guide to international grocery markets around San Jose, CA.
October 18, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A skyline shot of Downtown San Jose during sunset.
Culture
Answered: San Jose, CA’s ultimate bucket list
We asked our readers + social media followers to suggest places, activities, restaurants, and more that make for a true San Josean experience.
October 14, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Dancers perform the traditional Filipino folk dance of Tinikling.
Culture
Celebrating Filipino American History Month in San Jose, CA
Let’s join in on the local celebrations of Filipino American History Month in San Jose, CA
October 14, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
San Jose Skyline
City
The cost of living in San Jose
We’ve broken down the cost of living in San Jose, comparing it to other states and the US national average.
October 12, 2022
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Jessica Te
"Haunted San Jose" author Elizabeth Kile portrait.
Culture
Q+A: Elizabeth Kile, author of “Haunted San Jose”
This longtime San Josean shares her process of collecting local ghost stories, the coolest person she’s met in San Jose, and more.
October 6, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Two pieces of pumpkin spice butter mochi on a plate with fall leaves.
Food
Seasonal fall menu items around San Jose, CA
As October commences, more local eateries + cafes are debuting seasonal menu items — here are nine spots to swing by this fall.
October 4, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Several people pose in a side plank next to boxing equipment.
Culture
Unique fitness classes in San Jose, CA
Whether you want to start working out, or shake up your normal fitness routine — we’re introducing five unique fitness classes to try out in San Jose, CA.
October 4, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Two steak tacos on a wooden board.
Food
Your ultimate Taco Tuesday itinerary in San Jose, CA
We’ve planned a full day dedicated to local taco spots in San Jose, CA.
September 30, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
City Editor Alyson poses in front of her childhood home decorated with a large Mickey-shaped pumpkin.
Real Estate
Asked: Show us your Halloween-themed house in San Jose, CA
It’s spooky season — and we want to see the best Halloween-decorations on the block.
September 30, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A group of kids kneel down to look at a tarantula.
Travel and Outdoors
Tarantula mating season in San Jose, CA
Also known as the ‘Fall Crawl,’ you’ll be seeing more creepy crawlers in Santa Clara Valley.
September 28, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A couple walks into San Jose City Hall.
City
A guide to city departments in San Jose, CA
We’re here to connect you with the right San Jose city departments to address your needs.
September 28, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
San Jose 311
Government
San Jose’s 311 service
We’re breaking down San Jose, CA’s 311 service, which provides access to local government information + services like reporting street light outages or locating certain city agencies, through one point of contact.
September 28, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A model of a 1980s robot.
History
Meet Topo, the 1980s robot from San Jose, CA
September 26, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A seafood boil in a bowl.
Food
Top Cajun seafood boils in San Jose, CA
From the best deals to the tastiest sauce, here are the top Cajun seafood boil spots in San Jose, CA.
September 26, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A picture of Downtown San Jose at night, with Hotel De Anza in the background.
Culture
Asked: What’s on your San Jose, CA bucket list?
Whether you’re a longtime resident or a new San Josean, we want to hear what some of your must-do recommendations in our city.
September 22, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
The San Jose Dons Motorcycle Club sign outside of their club house.
San Jose Dons Motorcycle Club turns 90
Learn about the oldest motorcycle club in San Jose, CA and how they’ve kept riding after 90 years.
September 20, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
San Jose City Hall + Rotunda with flagpoles in the foreground.
City
November 2022 election guide for San Jose, CA
Here is a quick guide to everything you need to prepare for November’s general election in San Jose, CA.
September 20, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
City Editors Alyson and Nicole standing in front of residential street
Culture
Play along: guess the SJtoday editor
Do you consider yourself a SJtoday aficionado? Put your expertise to the test.
September 19, 2022
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Nicole Calande
A rendering of a white, glowing Levitt Pavilion in St. James Park.
Events
Levitt Pavilion progress in San Jose, CA
An upcoming music venue is making moves to soon take over St. James Park in San Jose, CA.
September 16, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Someone holds a matcha soft serve in front of the Mochi-ya Ren sign.
Food
Matcha food spots around San Jose, CA
From delectable cakes to pillow-plush mochi, we’re exploring some local eateries where you can get your matcha fix in the South Bay.
September 16, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
Two actresses practice on a dark stage.
More Más Marami Arts presents “Dear Kitty... Querida Ana...” in San Jose, CA
Learn more about More Más Marami Arts’ fall production, being held at MACLA in San Jose, CA.
September 14, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
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