San Jose Art Gallery Illuminates Gentrification’s Impact A powerful exhibition in downtown San Jose is shedding light on the often-overlooked human stories behind gentrification. Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana (MACLA) presents “There Are New Suns,” an interactive gallery featuring three Mexican American artists with deep South Bay roots, running through November 9, 2025. This display is a crucial conversation starter about cultural resilience and the changes impacting our local Latin American communities. Understanding … Read More

San Jose State’s Parking Nightmare: Record Enrollment Fuels Commuter Frustration San Jose State University students are facing an unprecedented daily challenge: finding a parking spot on campus. A historic 8% surge in enrollment for fall 2025 has created the highest single-term enrollment in SJSU history, turning the commute into a stressful battle for thousands. The Growing Parking Crisis at SJSU The problem isn’t new, but the current academic year has intensified a long-standing issue. With … Read More

Celebrating Día de los Muertos in the Bay Area: A Guide Día de los Muertos, observed in early November, is a vibrant and meaningful holiday where the veil between the living and the dead is believed to thin. Rooted in Mexican tradition, it’s a time for joyous remembrance, filled with candle-lit celebrations and artistic altars. The Bay Area, with its rich cultural tapestry, is set to host numerous events honoring this special occasion. Honoring Ancestors: … Read More

San Jose youth keep Chinese American history alive at History Park Teen volunteers and young adults are helping preserve Chinese American stories at the Chinese American History Museum in San Jose’s History Park. Their work connects Heinlenville and other historic Bay Area Chinatowns to new audiences through exhibits, oral histories and social media. History in San Jose: Heinlenville and Ng Shing Gung The museum is a replica of Ng Shing Gung, the Temple of Five … Read More