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Mother's Day at Santana Row

It's not too late to book Mother's Day lunch or brunch. Below are several easy options at Santana Row:

San Jose Sharks fan guide to the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery

Get ready Sharks fans. Today we find out if the pain and suffering of the past several months was worth it all in the end. The Sharks have finished last in the league, have been the butt of league...

From last to first: How often has the last place team won #1 overall

The San Jose Sharks have done everything within their power to position the team to pick first overall. The team finished the season with a miserable 19-54-9 record, resulting in 47 points and lea...

Save Climate Funding in State Budget

With increasingly severe fires, floods, and sea level rise affecting the state each year, California should be rapidly investing to deploy climate mitigation measures and strengthen its resiliency...

Going Back to Its Roots: Cirque du Soleil’s Koozå

After a five year absence, Cirque du Soleil returns to San Jose and the Library with the spectacular Koozå! Experience Koozå and circuses at the Libraries, too!

Homestand Continues Against Stockton

STOCKTON PORTS (10–15) at SAN JOSE GIANTS (13–13)The Giants celebrate a walk-off win over Lake Elsinore last weekSERIES SCHEDULE & PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS:Tuesday, May 7 11:30 AM SJ — Will ...

McKenzie’s Top-15 Draft Prospects, ‘Hodgepodge’ After Celebrini

If the San Jose Sharks don’t get the first-overall selection, who will they pick? The Sharks will know tomorrow if they’re No. 1 – the Draft Lottery is May 7, starting at 3:30 PM PT on ESPN, befor...

Best Sharks Picture This Year? Photographer Dean Tait Shares His Favorites

It was a forgettable season for the San Jose Sharks, but once again, it was an unforgettable season for San Jose Hockey Now photographer Dean Tait. Also known as Hockey Shots, Dean has been shooti...

Spring 2024 Tournament Updates

SPRING 2024 TOURNAMENT UPDATES See the full City Championship tournament bracket here. See the full PCL tournament bracket here. May 6, 2024 City Championship AJ Tutoring won the first game of the...

Starting this week on a high note with Purple Lotus

A prime 2,100 SQFT corner space that was formerly Peet's Coffee at 66 West Santa Clara Street has reopened as Purple Lotus cannabis store. They just had their ribbon cutting last Friday..I believe...

Friday 5/31: San Jose: Peace Vigil - Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine!

in front of MLK Library

Cinco de Mayo in San Jose

If you are not celebrating Cinco de Mayo, today would be a good one to steer clear of Downtown and East San Jose. There are a series of planned roadway closures and given the large numbers of peop...

Will Smith Going to World Championships, How Could That Affect If He Signs With Sharks?

Will Smith is about to get his first pro test…but not with the San Jose Sharks. Smith, the fourth-overall pick of the 2023 Draft, has been added to Team USA’s World Championships squad. He joins B...

Our Too Early Sharks’ Off-Season Plan

Here's our too-early San Jose Sharks' off-season plan! ***Quick aside, Keegan's microphone is muffled a bit this episode. We're sorry, everyone! One day, we'll have pristine audio every single tim...

SJHN Daily: Pavelski Beats Hertl in Game 7, Lindblom To Sign in Sweden?

The San Jose Sharks are plenty represented in the playoffs. Of course, it's all ex-Sharks, highlighted by the first round match-up between Joe Pavelski's Dallas Stars and Tomas Hertl's Vegas Golde...

Taco Throwdown 2024

The Silicon Valley Taco Throwdown takes place today at Blanco Urban in San Pedro Square. It features tons of the hottest chefs, restaurants, and food trucks. $49 let's you sample 5 tacos. If you h...

SJPL Picks Recommendation News: May 2024

What do our librarians recommend? Boost your browsing or add variety to your "To Read" list with reading recommendations from our librarians, in this occasional reader's advisory publication.

SJHN Daily: McDavid Calls Losing to Sharks This Season ‘Low Point’ of His Career

Losing to the San Jose Sharks this season was the low point of Connor McDavid's career. Seriously. On Nov. 9, the spiraling 2-9-1 Edmonton Oilers lost 3-2 to the 2-10-1 Sharks at SAP Center. "That...

Two New MOMENT Paseo Shops Open Today

A ribbon-cutting was held this morning for five new businesses along Paseo de San Antonio as part of the MOMENT [...]

YA Friday: April 2024 Monthly Wrap-Up

April was an excellent month for new books, with all kinds of diverse YA for us to escape into a little. If you're looking for a book to sweep you away for a bit of a book getaway, this month's ne...

South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk - May 2024

South FIRST FRIDAYS is back with exhibits across multiple galleries in three different districts. Everything is open from at least 5-9pm. Participating venues include ANNO DOMINI, the Institute of...

Elyse: elevated French Vietnamese cuisine in the heart of Downtown San Jose

Before we talk about about the new Elyse, I have to spend a moment to honor the original. Elyse was the first French Vietnamese restaurant in Downtown San Jose and took residence in the former Hou...

CDM Director of Strategic Initiatives Receives Prestigious National Award

Jenni Martin recognized for her equity and inclusion practices in the museum field Jenni Martin, director of strategic initiatives at [...]

Dialing Up Community

Today, we take for granted that we are always online, but in the '80s and '90s, dialing in to an online community was an intentional act.

Sharks Have Tons of Cap Space This Off-Season…How Much?

So how are the San Jose Sharks going to get better this off-season? Good news, it can’t get worse…right? The 2023-24 Sharks were the second-worst team of the salary cap era, their .287 Points % ju...

Tuesday 5/7: San Jose State Rally for Solidarity with Gaza

San Jose State University Student Union

Teens: May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Every year during the month of May, we come together to raise awareness for mental health, to promote emotional and mental well-being, and to destigmatize and normalize matters of mental health. M...

Elyse has a full-blown wine room

Finally, tomorrow I'll have the full write-up for Elyse. There is too much content for one post (not even talking about the fist fight outside during the mayor's interview). One quick item I'll br...

Way, way too early look at Sharks defensive pairings, goaltending for next season

A way too early look at what the Sharks defensive pairings and goaltending options could look like to start next season.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPIHM) @ SCCLD

Forty-five years ago, on March 28, 1979, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week pointing out the significant role Asian and Paci...

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This cultural celebration of AAPI is observed annually in May to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States o...

Adventure at Your Library – Summer Reading 2024 is Here!

Embark on a journey this summer! Dive into the pages of thrilling tales, explore far-off lands, and meet fascinating characters along the way. Our program this year offers something for every read...

Sharks Head Coach Search: A Couple Juicy Tidbits, a Dark Horse Candidate? (+)

It appears to be early in the San Jose Sharks’ search for their next head coach. But regardless, San Jose Hockey Now has picked up a few interesting tidbits. I can say two, I would say likelier ca...

Wednesday 5/1: Join SDS at the May Day Parade

MLK Library, San Jose

California High-Speed Rail interior renders

Below is the first preliminary render of  a dining cab and bike storage for California High-Speed Rail. I have to admit that it looks pretty inviting. I especially like the idea of a bar with...

SPECULATION: Friedman Names 4 Possible Sharks Head Coach Candidates

Elliotte Friedman threw out a few head coach candidates that the San Jose Sharks might be interested in. “San Jose does like the tie-ins to the people who have been there,” Friedman said on the 32...

Blackwood Talks Grier’s Exit Message to Sharks, Speer’s Impact on His Rebound Year

After declining play and frequent injuries plagued Mackenzie Blackwood the last couple seasons in New Jersey, the goaltender found success with the San Jose Sharks. On the worst team in the NHL th...

Wednesday 5/1: Santa Clara University: All Out for Gaza

Alameda Lawn, Santa Clara University

Celebrating Asexuality Visibility Day

Asexuality Visibility Day, also referred to as International Asexuality Day (IAD), is an annual celebration that takes place on April 6th. Asexuality Visibility Day is about the recognition of the...

May The 4th Be With You

A blog celebrating Star Wars Day and featuring several Star Wars novels.