Here are some races this year that are manageable yet fun for first-time runners and for those looking to break a new personal record.
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Here are some places in the South Bay to catch the Super Bowl on big screens with all the extras that home can’t provide. And to get properly decked out for the big afternoon, Affordable Treasures (15795 Los Gatos Blvd.) is loaded with all sorts of fan paraphernalia.
For those looking to enjoy a nice Valentine’s Day with that special someone and don’t want to stick with tradition, here are some unique gifts ideas to try. The article includes outdoor adventures, interesting shopping ideas and relaxing couple activities. The Silicon Valley offers couples to find romance in many ways that don’t require chocolate and flowers.
Here are some of the best romantic restaurants with a cozy atmosphere and a delicious menu that is perfect for a romantic dinner in San Jose.
San Jose has subtly become one of the most popular hubs in America for amateur hockey. Sharks media-relations director Scott Emmert says that Sharks Ice—rinks that the team’s ownership group manages in San Jose, Fremont and Oakland—provide the largest adult hockey program in the country, with 4,500 registered participants.
I spent a few hours bouldering at the Studio, the climbing gym on South First Street in downtown San Jose, and I heard the same story over and over again. Lanvy Nguyen, a recent Studio member, told me, “A friend took me to Planet Granite, and I got hooked. The bouldering problems are definitely addicting.”
The long NHL lockout left businesses bereft, players adrift, fans downhearted—can all be forgiven as a truncated season begins?
San Jose is once again ground zero for the wild and weird as Further Confusion, or FurCon, takes place this weekend at the convention center. Corey Strom, vice chairman of this year’s event, was nice enough to take a moment out of his busy schedule and break down exactly what FurCon is and isn’t.
After six years in the business, San Jose-based mixed martial arts promotion company Strikeforce is saying farewell to the octagon on January 12. In 2006, Strikeforce made its MMA debut at a sold out HP Pavilion, where San Jose’s own Frank “The Legend” Shamrock made quick work of legendary Gracie family member, Ceaser Gracie.
The NHL announced Sunday that a deal was reached in labor negotiations between owners and players, which caused the cancellation of nearly four months of San Jose Sharks games. As a result, the San Jose Sharks could be back on the ice for games as early as next week.
