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Jessica Te

West Editorial Intern 1

Jessica was born and raised in San Jose, CA and started her journey with 6AM City as an Editorial Intern for SJtoday. She previously worked in social media marketing and is now completing her MBA at San Jose State University. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the local coffee scene, shopping at vendor markets, and watching gameplays.

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San Jose Museum of Art from a drone perspective.
Live
25 interesting facts about San Jose
We’re bringing you 25 fun facts about the Capitol of Silicon Valley, so you’ll want to quiz yourself whether you’re a trivia fiend or local enthusiast.
August 6, 2025
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Nicole Calande
The interior of a bookstore with wall-length bookshelves overflowing with books.
Arts
Books written by authors with ties to San Jose
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in San Jose.
January 2, 2025
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Nicole Calande
Dancers from a lesson pose for a group photo.
Culture
7 dance studios in San Jose, CA
Find your rhythm and groove.
February 21, 2023
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Jessica Te
City of San Diego Seal
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
A bagel topped with lox, cream cheese, and greens
Food
5 places to get bagels around Seattle
Don’t skip the most important meal of the day.
January 3, 2023
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Jessica Te
A view of the front of Portland City Hall shows a tan building with a rotunda and columns
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 line of pinball machines in Miniboss arcade bar.
Culture
5 local spots to play games in San Jose, CA
Find table top games, retro arcade consoles, and interactive experiences all around the city.
December 8, 2022
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Trevor Peters
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
buildings
Government
City departments in Lexington, KY
December 5, 2022
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Jessica Te
People eating in a dim restaurant in the evening.
Food
Eateries open late in Portland
Midnight cravings strike again.
November 30, 2022
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Jessica Te
A man dressed up as a turkey greets kids near the starting line of a race.
Culture
Seattle Turkey Trots in 2022
Run or walk for a cause this holiday season.
November 21, 2022
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Trevor Peters
Gingerbread house holiday display at Christmas in the Park
Events
‘Tis the season for Christmas in the Park
San Jose’s annual holiday tradition is back again.
November 18, 2022
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Jessica Te
Bagel meal with a pickled from a San Diego restaurant
Food
Where to find bagels in San Diego
Don’t skip the most important meal of the day.
November 15, 2022
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Jessica Te
Adults and children getting ready to run a 5k on Thanksgiving.
Events
Turkey trots in Portland
Walk to support a cause this holiday season.
November 10, 2022
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Trevor Peters
Monopoly in the Park
Culture
San Jose’s record-breaking Monopoly board game
How many times will you pass “GO?”
November 7, 2022
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Jessica Te
The Circle of Palms in Downtown San Jose with San Jose Museum of Art sign behind it.
Events
New exhibitions open at San Jose Museum of Art
Two new exhibitions are coming to the San Jose Museum of Art in Downtown San Jose, CA.
November 3, 2022
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Jessica Te
A stack of books on the floor of a bookstore.
Events
Get inspired for National Novel Writing Month
Looking for a literary challenge? Get inspired by some San Josean authors + local writing group and events.
November 2, 2022
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Jessica Te
Roses bloom around headstones in a cemetery
History
3 historic cemeteries in Sacramento, CA
Goth kids sold separately.
October 17, 2022
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Jessica Te
A towering steeple of an ornate church basked in sunlight
History
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento, CA
We’re feeling sacramental about this landmark downtown building.
October 13, 2022
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Jessica Te
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
Naglee Park Mural
Live
Neighborhood Guide: Naglee Park
From local eateries to historic homes, discover this beloved San Jose, CA neighborhood.
October 3, 2022
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Nicole Calande
A plate of flapjacks and a Dutch baby pancake sit on a window-side table with a red coffee mug
Food
History of The Original Pancake House
Learn about the iconic restaurant chain’s origins in Portland, OR.
September 23, 2022
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Jessica Te