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Sharks Lose Liljegren’s Debut Last Minute 3-2

The San Jose Sharks host the Vancouver Canucks at SAP Center. Nico Sturm and Mikael Granlund scored, but the Sharks lost 3-2. Period 1 2 in: Liljegren can skate, covers a lot of ground with ease. ...

Preview/Lines #13: Eklund’s Grandpa Good Luck Charm for Sharks? Next Hurdle for Celebrini

William Eklund’s grandfather is helping the San Jose Sharks win games? Well, he’s been a good luck charm, at least. Mats, and Eklund’s mother Maria, have been in town from Sweden since the San Jos...

Jake Walman Shares Origin of Will Smith’s New Nickname

Correction: Will Smith’s nickname is “Puppy”. I've learned that some #SJSharks players call Will Smith "Little Puppy" — Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) November 1, 2024 The nickname, catching on in...

Sharks Will Miss Benning: ‘We need more guys like Matt Benning’

Matt Benning was a leader for the San Jose Sharks, to the end. Despite being a healthy scratch at times this year, and playing just 21 games over the last two seasons because of major hip surgery ...

November Teen Book of the Month — The Art Thieves

THE ART THIEVES Grades 7+ 400 pages It's the year 2052. The world is trapped in an endless, ever-augmenting cycle of droughts, superstorms, heat domes, and polar vortexes. But life goes on, at lea...

South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk November 2024

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

Sharks Locker Room: Confidence, Development & Will Smith

Will Smith is a very confident person. You can tell that, from the second that you meet him. So maybe that's one of the reasons why the San Jose Sharks had the confidence themselves to start and d...

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of the disease and show support for those suffering from it, as well as their caregivers. More than 6.2 million Americans are liv...

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

November is a special time to honor and celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Indigenous peoples of North America. As we reflect on the past and present, l...

Congratulations to our Fall into Fiction Contest Winners 2024

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Quick bites: Will Smith’s NHL moment

For eight games this season, San Jose Sharks' forward Will Smith has seemed to struggle to find his way in the game. While there have been flashes of brilliance, they never seemed to pay off the w...

SJHN Daily: Musty Debuts Tonight for Sudbury, Inside Why Liljegren-Leafs Didn’t Work

The Quentin Musty-Sudbury Wolves standoff is over, for now. Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News reported earlier this week that Musty, who had requested a trade from Sudbury in late September, would b...

Keep or Trade Granlund? Zetterlund’s Emergence, Will Smith & More Through 11 Games

Welcome to a new, pre-Timothy Liljegren episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! Sheng and Keegan share their impressions of the San Jose Sharks’ first 11 games…recorded before the Liljegren tr...

Learning About the Day of the Dead at the Library

November 2nd marks Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday honoring deceased loved ones during All Souls’ Day. To commemorate the departed, families create ofrendas—altars adorne...

Blackhawks at Sharks (game 12): Lines, game thread and how to watch

The San Jose Sharks will host the Chicago Blackhawks tonight in a scary showdown between two of the worst teams in the NHL. The last time these two teams played, Chicago won the game 4-2 just a fe...

Will Smith Scores 2, Leads Sharks to 3-2 Win!

The San Jose Sharks host the Chicago Blackhawks at SAP Center. Will Smith scored his first (and second) NHL goals, Alex Wennberg added, and the Sharks win 3-2. Period 1 Strong opening shift by the...

Liljegren Excited for Fresh Start With Sharks, Ready To Turn Page on Berube & Leafs

The San Jose Sharks didn’t waste any time as they looked to improve their team early in the season. After a rough start to the season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Timothy Liljegren was available ...

GOTTA SEE IT: Will Smith Calls Shot, Scores 1st Two NHL Goals

The wait is over. San Jose Sharks center Will Smith saw a lifetime of hard work and dedication to the game of hockey pay off on Thursday night when he scored his first NHL goal against the Chicago...

Preview/Lines #12: Sharks, Warsofsky Excited To See How Liljegren Can Help

The San Jose Sharks are excited for Timothy Liljegren, on and off the ice. The Sharks acquired defenseman Liljegren from the Toronto Maple Leafs yesterday, for Matt Benning, a conditional 2025 thi...

Celebrini Back at Practice, When Will He Be Back in Action?

Good Macklin Celebrini news! Celebrini rejoined San Jose Sharks’ practice on Thursday morning, a full morning skate on the eve of their match-up against the Chicago Blackhawks. Celebrini skated be...

20+ golf courses in San Jose

I had no idea this many golf courses existed in San Jose (actually the San Jose metro). SJtoday has a handy guide for any golfers out there. Surprisingly they missed my favorite San Jose mini...

GOTTA SEE IT: Cardwell Gets ‘Hilarious’ Surprise From Cuda Teammates Before NHL Debut

A player making their NHL debut is always a special moment, especially when family and friends are in the building. But it's not everyday that the player's minor league teammates are in the front ...

Sharks Locker Room: Changing the Narrative?

The San Jose Sharks took the game away from their opponent on Tuesday night. Entering the third period against the Los Angeles Kings, the score was tied at one apiece, off Jake Walman’s first goal...

Sharks trade for Timothy Liljegren

As suggested earlier this week, the San Jose Sharks have taken a shot at a young, puck-moving, right-side defenseman looking for a new start. Today, San Jose Sharks General Manager Mike Grier anno...

Quick bites: Sweet revenge

The San Jose Sharks followed up the team’s first win of the season with a quick second one, beating the Los Angeles 4-2 last night. It was sweet revenge after Thursday night's 3-2 loss to the King...

Scouts Talk Liljegren’s Fit With Sharks

Timothy Liljegren should be a good fit with the San Jose Sharks. That’s what multiple league sources tell San Jose Hockey Now. “Well-priced” trade, Scout #1 said. The San Jose Sharks acquired the ...

BREAKING: Sharks Acquire Liljegren for Benning, Picks

The San Jose Sharks have traded for a puck-moving defenseman. The Sharks have acquired Timothy Liljegren from the Toronto Maple Leafs for Matt Benning, a 2025 third-round pick, and a 2026 sixth-ro...

Weekly City Manager Updates: October 28, 2024

City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, and City Council discussions planned. His comments are summarized t...

Quick bites: Sharks rally for first win of the season

The San Jose Sharks have snapped the team's losing streak before it could hit double digits. In the tenth game of the season, the Sharks earned the team's first win and the first win of Head Coach...

Sharks Locker Room: Faith Rewarded

SALT LAKE CITY — Faith rewarded. Believe it or not, the San Jose Sharks have actually played a fair amount of decent hockey this season, their 0-7-2 record going into Monday’s night tilt with Utah...

San Jose's Little Italy gets updated benches

A nice little placemaking touch has been added to the benches alone the Guadalupe River Park in Little Italy San Jose. The freshly painted benches now feature the colors of the Italian flag. The w...

Ghosts & Hauntings in Fiction

A spooky list full of Books and Movies, perfect for the Halloween Season!

National Novel Writing Month 2024

National Novel Writing Month—NANOWRIMO—is in November. Ready to write your novel? There's still time! Use our tips, tricks, and inspiration.

Kings at Sharks (game 11): Lines, game thread and how to watch

Fresh off of winning the team's first road game, the San Jose Sharks return to SAP Center to try and get the first home win of the season. The Sharks host the Los Angeles Kings tonight. The Kings ...

Sharks Going Streaking! Back-to-Back Wins, 4-2 Over Kings

The San Jose Sharks host the Los Angeles Kings at SAP Center. Jake Walman and Fabian Zetterlund and Tyler Toffoli and William Eklund scored, and the Sharks won 4-2. Period 1 San Jose Sharks start ...

When Will Smith Wasn’t Sure About Going Pro, What Advice Did Logan Cooley Give Him? (+)

Making the jump directly from the NCAA to the NHL is daunting and not something every player can do successfully. Will Smith is one of the players on the San Jose Sharks who is currently trying to...

Preview/Lines #11: Cardwell Will Make NHL Debut, Sharks Place Dellandrea on IR

Ethan Cardwell is on the verge of making his NHL debut. The San Jose Sharks announced this morning that they’re recalling the spark plug winger from the Barracuda. In a corresponding move, they pl...

Sunday 11/3: Yoga for Activists

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Mitchell Park Library & Community Center 10 Year Anniversary

This year marks a significant milestone for the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary!

Dia de Los Muertos at the San Jose Museum of Art

The SJMA is hosting a full day of entertainment and art to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos on November 2nd. Some of the hands-on activities include decorating sculls, calavera portraits, and meditati...