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Opio, Tajai, A-Plus, Phesto and Pep Love set out to change hip-hop and for a few years, they did. '93 Til Infinity was the group's debut and is considered a West Coast classic. Today, they and their Hieroglyphics partners (Del, Casual) got their business side together with its own independent label and cobbled together a number of releases, including the 2000 Souls album Trilogy and 2002's Focus.
San Jose's lodging options range from budget hotels and motels to luxurious retreats. As a business mecca, national and international conferences are held in the downtown San Jose area. As a result, most hotels offer comprehensive business services and conference resources. With several airport hotels only minutes from Downtown San Jose, business travel is easy and convenient.
After the business is complete, visitors have plenty to do and see in this fabulous city. Home to over a dozen beautiful golf courses and several wonderful wineries, locals and tourists can get their fix of the finer things San Jose has to offer. Nature lovers can view California's oldest municipal park, Alum Rock Park in East San Jose.
While the greater Silicon Valley generally shuts down fairly early, residents and visitors normally hit the hot spots in the downtown area. Massive dance clubs allow music-lovers to shake it to a variety of different genres while sports bars serve up frothy beers into the wee hours of night. Visit the Smoke Tiki Lounge and unwind on their cabana patio or reserve a first-class VIP room at the Vault Ultra Lounge for bottle service. Since San Jose is the "Safest Big City in America," having a good time is easy.
High housing prices prevail throughout the entire San Jose area. While certain pockets such as Saratoga, Los Gatos and Almaden Valley feature particularly high, multi-million dollar properties, new residents can find more affordable options throughout the area. Moving to San Jose? Neighborhoods in San Jose, such as Willow Glen, Blossom Valley, Cambrian and Evergreen hold great community pride, and the residents maintain the area's natural beauty accordingly. Find a New San Jose Condo.
Top stories hand-picked from a range of local newspapers, including the San Jose Mercury News, Metro, the San Francisco Chronicle and the Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal, as well as headlines from Silicon Valley News sources such as the Palo Alto Daily News, the Willow Glen Resident, and the Los Gatos Weekly-Times. Also: Reports from San Jose-area radio and television stations, including KNTV (NBC11) and KCBS AM. SV411.com: Silicon Valley's news and tech blog.
SanJoseInside.com: The city's leading political blog features smart analysis, trenchant opinion and truly 'inside' information about the issues confronting San Jose today. Updated daily by knowlegable columnists including Jack VanZandt, 'Single Gal,' and Tom McEnery, and further updated minute-by-minute by readers who can add their own comments to the discussion.
As the global center of the high technology industry, Silicon Valley employers lure the best and the brightest with high salaries, professional challenge and California lifestyle. Major employers based in the San Jose metropolitan area include Adobe, Apple, Applied Materials, BEA Systems, Cisco Systems, Electronic Arts, Google, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Oracle, Sun Microsystems and Yahoo!. Search our San Jose job listings for jobs in any sector, including many employment listings in the computer and Internet industries.
Hailed as California's technology capital, San Jose is northern California's largest city with over 6,000 technology companies within its boundaries. While such high-tech power players as IBM and Google call it home, San Jose also carries a rich culture steeped in art, literature and music. With its year-round temperate climate, close proximity to the San Francisco Bay and its title as The Safest Big City in America, it's no wonder why nearly a million people call San Jose home.
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Transportation Guides for San Jose & Silicon Valley
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With its convenient location just two miles northwest of the downtown area, visitors can fly into Mineta San Jose International Airport. Others may choose to use south San Jose's Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County, or San Francisco International Airport which is located 35 miles northwest of the city. San Jose boasts an advanced highway system with several state and federal freeways as well as three major Interstate highways, making car travel exceptionally easy.
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Information on Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): SJC Airport guide, terminals, airlines, hotels, maps and directions, ground transportation. Now featuring online airport shuttle reservations.
Travel guides to San Jose, California selected by SanJose.com editors, including travel books, dining guides, maps and San Jose-specific specialty guides.
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SanJose.com presents several corporate event facilities and team building venues in the Silicon Valley. Choose from a wonderful list of top-notch hotels, amusement parks and restaurants that offer meeting and banquet facilities.
Great rates on San Jose rental cars from Hertz, Avis and Budget Rent A Car.
Upcoming San Jose, California conventions, conferences and trade shows.
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What to Do in San Jose - Itineraries & Sightseeing
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Reserve your tee time ahead of time to ensure a spot on the green at leading San Jose area golf courses.
The best luxe and progressive San Jose day spas.
San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley has the oldest continuously producing vineyards in California.
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Free in the city of San Jose. A guide.
Annual events in the San Jose area, including the Santa Clara County Fair, the Gilroy Garlic Festival, the San Jose Jazz Festival and more.
Great places to shop for gifts, clothing, furniture and more.
Writer Gary Singh and photographer Felipe Buitrago seek out what's in-between the cracks of San Jose.
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In addition to beautiful parks, fun attractions and raucous sporting events, San Jose is also home to some of the world's most lovely art. The city's renowned museums, such as the Children's Discovery Museum and the San Jose Museum of Art, regularly host special exhibits. The classical music lover will be a true treasure at the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies, home to the largest collection of Beethoven outside of the Europe.
San Jose also houses a vibrant theater scene, including such companies as San Jose Repertory Theatre and American Musical Theatre of San Jose.
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Performing arts and concert venues, including HP Pavilion, Shoreline Amphitheater, the San Jose Repertory Theatre and more.
San Jose arts organizations and events.
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Find event and tickets information to the San Jose Sharks Hockey, Mountain Winery and Montalvo Winery concerts, Shoreline Amphitheatre and San Jose HP Pavilion event tickets.
Upcoming San Jose, California theater productions, arts exhibitions, dance performances, concerts and festivals.
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Weekend Getaways - Day Trips & Tours
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Sixty miles south along the rugged Pacific coastline lies Carmel-by-the-Sea, a magical beachside village of historic hotels, quaint inns, cottages, unique artisan shops and first-class restaurants — well worth the drive!
Nestled in the foothills of the Silicon Valley west of San Jose, the Town of Los Gatos is home to quaint sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, fine dining options including Manresa, Three Degrees and Café Marcella, several clothing stores, jewelry shops and art galleries. LosGatos.com is your guide for all to do and where to stay in Los Gatos, California.
Situated thirty miles east of San Jose, Livermore is one of California's oldest wine regions, producing a wide range of award-winning varietals, including petite syrah, pinot noir and chardonnay. Livermore-California.com is your guide for restaurants, wineries, golf courses and hotels in Livermore.
Northern California is home to a number of popular wine regions. Santa Cruz Mountain and Livermore Valley wine regions are both within minutes of the Silicon Valley and are home to wonderful boutique wineries. Sonoma County and Napa Valley are more of an over-night destination for those visiting San Jose. Enjoy wine tasting in the Northern California Wine Country.
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Plan a day trip to San Francisco. Spend the day visiting historical landmarks like the world famous Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge, eating at beautiful restaurants like The Cliff House and Vignette, shopping at world-famous and boutique stores and possibly taking in a San Francisco Giants or 49ers game. San Francisco is located forty-five miles north of San Jose. Let SanFrancisco.com help you with your travel plans.
SantaCruz.com is filled with great hotels, restaurants and attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Majestic Redwood forests, boutique mountain wineries like Bonny Doon and David Bruce, phenomenal beaches for world-class surfing and the world-famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
From whale watching to horseback riding to the big waves of Mavericks, Half Moon Bay is a wonderful destination for a day trip. Half Moon Bay has several day spas, dining options like the Moss Beach Distillery, and hotels for locals and tourists to enjoy.
California is home to a plethora of natural and man-made landmarks. Discover majestic mountains at Yosemite National Park, the famous blue Lake Tahoe, San Francisco's royal skyline or the historic village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Travel the countryside and experience California's beauty.
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Local Businesses & Services
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Silicon Valley auto repair and automotive services guide. New wheels and tires, body shops and mechanics for car and truck owners in the South Bay.
A directory of attorneys in the San Jose area, from DUI lawyers to business attorneys.
Find the ideal dentist in San Jose for tooth whitening, San Jose cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and local family dentistry.
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SanJose.com's guide to kitchen and bath remodeling services and other home improvement services.
San Jose community groups, government, media, people, transit information and other resources.
A comprehensive directory of San Jose area accountants, attorneys, dentists, electricians, insurance agents, locksmiths, pharmacies, taxi services and a lot more.
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SJSU history, facilities, academic programs, and notable alumni and faculty.
Quetzalcoatl, St. James Park, Willow Glen, Monterey Road... writer Eric Carlson surveys highlights—and low points—in San Jose and beyond.
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Explore the rich history of San Jose and learn more about the Santa Clara County.
Download the electronic edition of Metro, Silicon Valley's Weekly Newspaper, or read it online. Click here.
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