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Gregg Aronica

City Editor

Gregg is based in San Jose, CA, and is a former radio broadcaster with nearly 20 years on-air. A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, he volunteers with nonprofits around the South Bay. You can often find him in coffee shops, bookstores, and thumbing through new and used video games.

The Mini Gourmet's bright red sign, sporting the restaurant's menu options: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Small Business
#Asked: When is Mini Gourmet reopening?
The lights are on and someone is home at this nostalgic spot, but opening details remain sparse.
January 4, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A female wrestler in green holds up a championship belt at the corner of a wrestling ring to an excited crowd.
Culture
A casual fan’s guide to underground wrestling in San Jose
From Kayfabe to Heel-turns, backyards to breweries, we break down what you need to know before you step up to the wrestling ring in San Jose.
January 4, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
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
Three trees, one has a drawing of Shakespeare as a topper, and says "Shakespruce," the next has colorful, pink ornaments, and is surrounded by a "Barbie" box, the last is adorned with white lace, rainbows, and a discoball, with a sign that says "Silicon Valley Pride."
City
Recycling your Christmas tree in and around San Jose
When the holidays are over, you still have to deal with the Christmas tree in the corner. Here are a few ways to dispose of dead trees around San Jose.
December 22, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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 photo of an outdoor courtyard full of guests eating, with a white, old-fashioned house in the background.
History
The story of the Gonzales/Peralta Adobe, the oldest structure in SJ
A small, two-room structure in the center of San Pedro Square Market tells the incredible origin story of the great 408.
December 20, 2023
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Nicole Calande
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
An aerial shot of traffic through San Jose at evening.
#Asked: What is your San Jose New Year’s resolution for 2024?
As we approach the new year and a season of change, we’re asking what our readers and followers want to accomplish or improve in 2024. Make your resolutions with us.
December 18, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A graphic that says "What would a Hallmark movie look like in San Jose?" — There's an image of Orange Sauce with the SJtoday logo, the San Jose Sharks logo, and a picture of snowman hot chocolate.
City
Answered: What a Hallmark movie based in San Jose would look like
We asked our readers what a Hallmark movie based in San Jose would look like — here are a few answers we received.
December 18, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
An image of the construction of a building in San Jose, with trees and people walking.
Development
Urban Putt gears up for January launch in downtown San Jose
Urban Putt’s unique spin on minigolf will feature San Jose-specific sculptures, courses, and an event space.
December 14, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
Signs saying "4th St. Pizza Co." and "West Wind drive-in & public market" are interspersed with images of a Swirl from Aqui, the Great America Carousel, and an animated bottle of orange sauce with the SJtoday logo overlay a picture of the circle of palms.
City
SJtoday’s “Best of” picks for 2023
Rounding out 2023 with a list of our favorite local spots, hangouts, experiences, and drinks from all over the great 408.
December 14, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A latte in a tumbler glass on a wooden coaster on a wooden table, with a white foam head, and latte art in the shape of a flower and a heart. There are sprinkles of ground gingerbread over the top.
Small Business
These winter-seasonal coffee drinks in San Jose are snow joke
From piping hot chocolate drinks to scrumptious gingerbread lattes, these winter-seasonal coffees will keep you warm through the chilly December weather.
December 12, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A holiday light display in Willow Glen: a brightly lit two-story home, with a white star over the doorway, "Merry Christmas" in red lights, white light deer, a white light angel, multi-colored light gifts, and a brightly lit dancefloor.
City
Which San Jose neighborhood has the best holiday light display?
Holiday lights are serious business in some neighborhoods in San Jose. We take a look at some of the brightest, most colorful holiday displays around town.
December 12, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
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.
Live
San Jose’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
December 12, 2023
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Travis Meier
State House Christmas
Culture
What if a Hallmark holiday movie was filmed in Columbia?
Columbia hasn’t been the filming location for a Hallmark holiday movie — yet. We’re asking our readers to brainstorm locations + plots for a potential future movie filmed in the festive Soda City.
December 11, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
A colorful mural on a green and white backdrop, saying "Maligayang Pasko" surrounded by parol, which are Philippine ornamental lanterns, along with star imagery to celebrate the holiday season.
San Jose muralists add local color to Christmas in the Park
Muralists from non-profit Local Color collaborated with Christmas in the Park to bring new life to the north corner of the event.
December 8, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
Rendering of a six story residential building, with white and grey siding, and brown balconies and trim, along an empty street. There are trees along the street.
Development
Three new housing developments approved for San Jose
The developments will be funded primarily through Santa Clara County’s Measure A, and will create more affordable units.
December 8, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A crowd gathered at the annual Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting event.
City
What if a Hallmark holiday movie was filmed in Raleigh?
Raleigh hasn’t been the filming location for a Hallmark holiday movie — yet. We’re asking our readers to brainstorm locations + plots for a potential future movie filmed in the festive City of Oaks.
December 8, 2023
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Allie Remhof
Santana Row lit up with Christmas lights.
City
Setting the scene: What if a Hallmark holiday movie was filmed in San Jose?
Take our survey to help us craft the perfect Hallmark movie based in San Jose, California.
December 7, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
An artist's rendering of "The Rise" project, featuring multi-story mixed-use residential and restaurant building and hundreds of people milling around in a public square, with a band performing on a stage.
Development
What’s next for Vallco Fashion Park?
The original site of Vallco mall will be converted into mixed-use retail and residential space.
December 6, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A group of volunteers in "rebuilding together silicon valley" t-shirts pose behind an American Flag.
Development
Seven Trees partners with Lowes to revitalize undeveloped plot in east San Jose
The project will involve planting new trees, spreading decorative chip, and installing new sensors.
December 4, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
The front of the SAP Center in San Jose, with giant stone letters saying "San Jose" under a clear, blue sky.
Sports
In the Tank: What is going on with the San Jose Sharks?
The 2022-2023 season has been rough on the San Jose Sharks. Can fans expect next season to be better?
November 30, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
The childrens section of Santa Clara Library, featuring a frog prince, children's books, and a giant plush Clifford The Big Red Dog.
Education
Santa Clara Library’s “Dial-a-Story” program brings the library to your child
What started as a pandemic-era program to help children stay connected to reading has continued to thrive for South Bay children.
November 28, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A San Jose mural on the side of an overpass depicting an elderly woman reclining in a chair, and a young person playing the flute.
Culture
What are “blue zones,” and could San Jose become one?
Specific regions around the world known as “blue zones” are defined by their higher-than-average population of people over the age of 100.
November 28, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A skyline view of San Jose from the east foothills, showing downtown, Lake Cunningham Park, Reid Hillview County airport, and east side suburbia.
History
San Jose decades: The 2000s
From the tallest residential apartment building in San Jose to the Bill Walsh Legacy Game, we’re taking San Jo back to the ‘00s.
November 28, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Ricardo Cortez, in a brown flannel, holds up a copy of his children's book, "The ABC's of Lowriding — written by R. Cortez"
Culture
5 Minute Pitch: The ABCs of Lowriding by Ricardo Cortez
Local author and artist Ricardo Cortez talks Lowriding culture, history + community, and gives tips on which restaurant has the best orange sauce.
November 24, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A rendering of BART's phase 2 in downtown San Jose, featuring tunnels beneath the Lacey Bryant mural on San Carlos Street.
City
Answered: What would you name the VTA tunnel boring machine?
From proper punny names to the downright bizarre, VTA’s tunnel boring machine is connecting more than just BART to Santa Clara.
November 21, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
An SJC terminal full of travelers.
Travel and Outdoors
San Jose Mineta International Airport is offering festive live music for busy holiday travelers
From holiday decorations to live music, San Jose Mineta International Airport is pulling out all the stops to ease the stress of travel for the holidays.
November 20, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A plate of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce from Left Bank Brasserie.
Food
Where to get Thanksgiving dinner in San Jose
Enjoy a seasonal meal made locally without all the cooking.
November 17, 2023
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Trevor Peters
Thanksgiving turkey being cut on the dinner table.
Nonprofits
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in San Jose
Enjoy a seasonal meal in San Jose, no matter your circumstances.
November 16, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
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