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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 front of a big beige Fry's Electronics building. The store's logo is red, sitting in the middle of a dark green waveform. The doors are open, and it appears lively.
History
Answered: Your memories of Fry’s Electronics
Fry’s Electronics, the quirky, now-defunct big-box retailer finds new life in the hearts and memories of SJtoday readers + followers.
November 14, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
Voluntary Hazing, a Ska Band, does various poses with their instruments in a San Jose garage.
Arts
5 minute pitch: San Jose’s emo ska band Voluntary Hazing
San Jose’s premiere ska/emo group Voluntary Hazing discusses their favorite things to do in San Jose, the best venues, and where to find their favorite tacos.
November 14, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
On the left, a Google Street View screenshot showing the intersection between Seabiscuit Dr., and Gallant Fox Ave., and on the left, an image of the original Seabiscuit racehorse with his trainer.
History
#Asked: Why are these San Jose streets named after racehorses?
In the Edenvale neighborhood of south San Jose, many streets have unique names — and these seven streets are named after truly impressive thoroughbreds.
November 10, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
Chuck E Cheese
History
The wild history of Tully Road’s Chuck E. Cheese
From a toy store kingpin to the world’s first video game consoles, the Chuck E. Cheese off Tully Road has had a wild run in San Jose’s history.
November 10, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
The corner of East Santa Clara and North Fourth streets in downtown San Jose, featuring a Chevron gas station, and office and residential complexes in the background.
Real Estate
Newly approved San Jose housing projects for November
A slate of new housing projects have been approved by San Jose’s City Council.
November 7, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
The front of a beige Fry's Electronics store in the evening, with store logo in red, and lights illuminating the side of the building.
History
Fry’s Electronics: Where are San Jose’s legacy superstores now?
Tech superstore Fry’s Electronics was a San Jose staple for decades. After their collapse in 2021, their iconic buildings in the South Bay face an uncertain fate.
November 3, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
The mural across a side-walk depicts a brightly colored scene with various anthropomorphic Pandas enjoying an afternoon in a park.
Play
11 murals around downtown San Jose
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
November 2, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
An old picture from the 1960s-1970s of the flea market.
City
Answered: San Jose Flea Market redevelopment
SJtoday readers + followers weighed in on the city’s plans of turning the San Jose’s historic flea market, or “La Pulga,” into a mixed-use urban center.
October 31, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
The outside of Kirk's Steakburgers.
Kirk’s closes Campbell location to make way for housing project
After 75 years in operation, Kirk’s Steakburgers suddenly announced the closure of their only South Bay location.
October 27, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
Gregg is wearing a black sweatshirt over a blue button-down flannel. He's wearing a baseball cap. Alyson is wearing a green and blue button-down flannel. They're both smiling, and standing back-to-back in front of a coffee shop with their arms folded across their chests.
Meet your SJtoday editors
Allow us to introduce (or re-introduce) ourselves.
October 27, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A multicultural group of people enjoy a festival in San Jose's colorful SoFA District. There are tents, food vendors, and a band in the background.
City
San Jose’s pandemic recovery ranks high among other US metros
New research, developments, and data indicate San Jose’s downtown isn’t in a “doom spiral” — it’s on the upswing.
October 24, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
Concept art for VTA's Tamien Station development, including two beige and white 5-story buildings, trees, and people milling around a park.
Development
Just announced: San Jose developments on the horizon
San Jose has approved several new housing initiatives over the course of the past few months, including affordable, residential, and commercial.
October 20, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
The front entrance of the Signia by Hilton Hotel in downtown San Jose.
Real Estate
San Jose hotel tower sale greenlit for SJSU student housing
San Jose city council unanimously approved the sale of the Signia by Hilton hotel to San Jose State University for student housing.
October 19, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A view of Santa Clara St. looking East from the 8th floor of San Jose's City Hall.
City
Here’s what we know about San Jose’s future speeding cameras
A new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom calls for installing speeding cameras on high-accident avenues, areas with rampant street racing, and school zones.
October 17, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
The front of a beige Fry's Electronics store in the evening, with store logo in red, and lights illuminating the side of the building.
Development
Tech company to lease former Frys Electronics store for storage
A new report indicates San Jose’s Supermicro will be breathing new life into an old Fry’s Electronics location on East Brokaw Rd.
October 13, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
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Food
Last Call: Willow Glen’s first woman-owned brewery to close
S27 Alehouse and Brewery will tap their final kegs by the end of October 2023.
October 12, 2023
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Gregg Aronica
A graphic with a mystery headshot and the words, "Guess that San Josean."
Culture
Guess the San Josean
Do you think you know our San Jose community? Test your knowledge on influential locals with our new trivia series.
May 11, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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