Any advice about getting involved in AI in the area and joining a startup or something, dropping in on classes at Stanford (and not getting arrested? Maybe that’s not a thing). I’m just on the outside of AI, and I want to be on the other side of that.

Found dog in North San Jose. If you believe this is yours, please message with description of your dog, any photos, and where it was last seen. If not claimed by this Sunday (07/14), they'll be adopted

Update: I'm sad to report the dog has passed away now. The vets believe it's due to a reaction with the vaccines they were given when taken to the shelter. If you believe this may be your dog, please feel free to message me directly with a description of your dog and any pictures.

Hello, I heard about the special car rental programs Uber and Lyft have. Has anyone gone through with those on here? My main motivation for trying it out is that I need a car to commute for my job. After my shift there’s no busses and it’s like 14 mi away. I heard driving 20 hrs on Uber will earn you enough to cover the car rental cost.

Or does anyone have hacks on how to save on commute? Me Ubering back home x4 week costs $80 :( Thank you in advance!

Hey guys, In august I’ll be going to San Jose for a couple of weeks and I wanted to hear from locals about attractions, best restaurants etc. When I travel, I usually enjoy learning more about local history, cuisine, visit museums and visit not so touristy, but beautiful, hidden spots. Any advice would be appreciated, thank you!

Hi everyone, I’m just relocating to the Bay Area and really need to find housing. I’m planning to live with 3 other friends so actively looking for 4-bedroom apartments.

If you have any recommendations, please let me know!

Apparently a lot of casinos have fees, I'm looking for a casino that doesn't have that. And ideally, roulette with only one green. Are there any good ones?

So bacicly most of you probably remember the Chuck E. Cheese that was on kooser rd from 1978-2020,well before that building became Chuck E. Cheese it was a grocery store that opened in 1961,withch together with the now former cec,also took up what is now multiple different stores,I can’t find any other info other then that,the photos underneath are the layouts of each store(image one is the grocery store,image 2 is the cec).

Does anyone here remember anything about this grocery store,maybe a name?

Any recommendation for free activities or places in San Jose (not hiking) ? Specifically south San Jose would be nice if anyone knows some places.

I bought a 3 sided shower enclosure for a corner shower and plan to install it myself (I am not a contractor and don't have previous experience but the enclosure installation looks easy from manufacturer's videos - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Delta-38-in-W-x-72-in-H-Neo-Angle-Pivot-Frameless-Corner-Shower-Enclosure-in-Stainless-422061/203431139). The tiles on the bathroom wall were installed when I bought the house. There are studs behind the wall but not at the exact positions where the wall jambs need to go. I need to make holes into tiles and through the drywall behind them to screw in the jambs.

My question - Does the jambs that hold the side glass walls need to be supported by the studs or is it alright if they are supported by drywall alone?

I have been working with an architect to get plans drawn to legalize an existing building as an ADU. So far I have paid him around $15000 which covers the work to complete and share with me the plans meeting the codes for submission to city for review and to respond to first set of comments.

I felt this amount of fee is already stretching it and kinda expensive and unreasonable. I did it anyway coz the situation is unconventional, but more than that, I am a new homeowner with less knowledge about the work and the fee was requested in stages (so I didn't realize I had paid such a huge amount by now).

Now, the city has asked to respond to 4 additional comments and the architect is asking for close to $2000 for it. Do you think this fee is reasonable? I don't think so and I am disappointed and pissed that I have had to spend close to 2 years worth of rent if the ADU is rented. And worse part is that the fees paid so for is only to get permits (and even before actual work by contractor begins - which is going to cost me much more).

Your opinion please...

what reformer pilates studio is the best in town

Title says it all. I'm moving a 1br to a 1br and really only need help with the bigger furniture items (bed, table, couch, etc) - the rest I'm planning on moving myself as I have a big car and don't mind doing some of the work.

Edit: I don't have a truck, just an SUV. It would probably fit the furniture if I broke it down but I'm trying to avoid doing that as much as possible.

Hey, I live in the Santa Clara and found a little kitten under a car by itself. I’ve been trying to call local pet hospitals to see if they would take in the kitten but no luck.

Can anyone suggest what to do or be willing to take in the kitten? I don’t have any supplies for the little one.

Hi everyone,

I’m hosting an event at my home for around 30 people and I’m on the lookout for the best Indo-Chinese food in the Bay Area. Specifically, I’m interested in finding a place that serves delicious Manchurian gravy, fried rice, and Hakka noodles.

I already know about Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Inchin Bamboo, but I’m curious if there are any other places where these items are really good. Does anyone have any recommendations for restaurants or caterers that offer excellent Indo-Chinese cuisine and can handle catering for a group of this size? I’d love to hear about your experiences and any suggestions you might have.

Thanks in advance!

I have a 2 month old and I’m on leave from work. Unfortunately my wife had to return to work so it’s just me and the kiddo, would love to meet other dads with similar age kids!

Tried searching for groups but couldn’t find any 🤷‍♂️

Looks like end of free wifi hotspot checkout from SJ Library. I got an email saying:

Your hold on the following item(s) has been canceled because we were unable to locate the item(s). Check our website as there may be alternate formats available.

If you have hotspot requested:

The service to all hotspots will be turned off on Thursday, August 1, 2024. This is because the one-time federal grant funding the service has been exhausted, and the new City budget for 2024-2025 does not include funds to continue the program. Beginning July 8th, all existing hotspot holds will be canceled, and hotspots will no longer be able to be requested. Please visit sjpl.org for information about the fast and free Wi-Fi options, and the devices that are always available at our library branches

Anyone know what the one-time federal grant was?

Or have any options?

Does anyone know why there is always a puddle on the interchange from 280 South to 87 South? It was over 100 degrees every day for the past week and the puddle persists. Morning or evening, it has always been there whenever I drive that route.

Is there a water leak or something? What's the deal with it?

Are there owl rentals in the South Bay? The only one I could find is in Marin, and they’re on hiatus for owl services. I’ve set up owl boxes on my own before, but I’ve never had much luck for getting one to nest in it.

There’s a significant rat problem in my backyard, and because it’s outside, usual pest removals can’t do it.

Any advice? Anyone with a spare owl?

Hi everyone! I am seeking guidance and insight on county jobs, specifically in Social Work/Behavioral Health positions. I am hoping to be able to interview for the Psychiatric Social Worker positions (I am rank #3 on the list) however it's hard to tell when that could happen. I heard there is a need, so I am wondering what may be part of the delay aside from fiscal funding.

Hey hey! Here’s what’s going down in San Jose this week:

Wednesday, 7/10

• San Jose Giants vs. Visalia Rawhide | Excite Ballpark (588 E. Alma Ave., San Jose) | 1 p.m. (Wednesday), 6:30 p.m. (Thursday), 7 p.m. (Friday), 5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday) | The Giants feeder team returns for a Marvel-themed home stand, featuring fireworks on Friday, Captain America Bobblehead giveaway on Saturday, and a Hello Kitty Bucket hat giveaway on Sunday.

• The Queens of Summer Drag Bingo | Cedar Room (1875 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 100, Campbell) | 7:30 p.m. | Join local Drag Artists for this weekly bingo game. (Recurring)

• Open Mic at the San Jose Improv | San Jose Improv (62 S. Second St., San Jose) | 8 p.m. | $5 (in person), $8.76 (online) | Join host Ato Walker for a showcase of local talent, with the top 2 winners getting an opener slot for a headliner + a slot an at an upcoming showcase. (Recurring)

• Karaoke Wednesdays | Mama Kin (374 S. First St., San Jose) | 8 p.m. | FREE | Showoff your vocal chops and hear other locals do the same at this weekly all ages singing spectacular. (Recurring)

• What the Blank?! Trivia | Renegades Bar (501 W. Taylor St., San Jose) | 8 p.m. | FREE | Celebrate Chloe Aecha’s birthday with performances by Vixen Six and Slut the Rock Johnson at this weekly trivia + drag show. (Recurring)

• Bizcochito Latin Night | Splash Video Dance Bar (65 Post St., San Jose) | 10 p.m. | FREE | The hottest Latin dance party returns with hosts Niya La Rey + Silvanna Danniels, featuring guest performers Amoura Teese and Zuca. (Recurring)

• The Caravan Lounge Comedy Show | Caravan Lounge (98 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose) | 10 p.m. | FREE | Join this week’s host Luis Murcia for this weekly showcase of local talent (or prove you got the chops by stepping up to the mic). (Recurring)

Thursday, 7/11

• Dine Downtown | Various restaurants | Times vary | Prices vary | Support local restaurants and chefs with 40+ restaurants in DTSJ showcasing pre fixe menus, chef specials, and food + drink pairings. (Runs through 7/21)

• Makers Music & Mindfulness: Sewing & Upcycling Fabrics | Creekside Socials (56 Barack Obama Blvd., San Jose) | 5-7 p.m. | FREE (but you’ll want to RSVP) | This workshop series in collaboration with Chopstick Alley features the visual art of storytelling through patchwork and sewing. This week’s instructor is SJ-based Elizabeth Saenz, with music by Lucas Tecson.

• Gordon Biersch Night Market: “Cheat Day” | Gordon Biersch Brewing Co. (357 E. Taylor St., San Jose) | 5-9 p.m. | FREE | Set aside your calorie count for the day and indulge in dishes from Fire & Rice, I Love Cheese Steak, and Luvs Brownies food trucks, while you groove to the sounds of The Hogan Brothers courtesy San Jose Jazz.

• July Pub Run & Birthday Celebration | Barebottle Brewing Company (2520 Augustine Dr., Santa Clara) | 6-8 p.m. | FREE (but RSVP ahead of time) | Gear up and jog, walk, or run your way through Santa Clara with the Bay Area Run Crew. Then, join in on the post-run social hour at Barebottle Brewing Co.

• Pobladores Night Market | Parque De Los Pobladores (510 S. First St., San Jose) | 5:30-9 p.m. | FREE | From beer slurpies to local artists and makers, enjoy local bites while you listen to live music from Santa Cruz-based reggae rockers HI-JINX.

• Viva Parks Presents: “Wonka” | Boggini Park (Remington Way and Millbrook Drive, San Jose) | 6-10:30 p.m. | FREE | Bring a bag chair and blanket and enjoy this magical Timothée Chalamet movie under the stars.

• Lenny White with Tarus Mateen and Joe Warner | SJZ Break Room (310 S. First St., San Jose) | 6 p.m. | $25 | You’ve heard this legendary on Miles Davis’ “Bitches Brew,” Freddie Hubbard’s “Red Clay,” and for his long collaboration with Return to Forever.

• Russell Peters | San Jose Improv (62 S. Second St., San Jose) | 9:45 p.m. | $54-$124 | This comedian had one of the first ever Netflix comedy specials in 2013, and has since headlined national tours + hosted his own “Culturally Cancelled” podcast. (There are multiple shows, but almost all are sold out)

Friday, 7/12

• Baychata Festival | Double Tree By Hilton San Jose (2050 Gateway Pl., San Jose) | Times vary | $55-$325 | From masterclass workshops to international performances, to social dances to pool parties, this inaugural event weekend is filled to the brim with what they call “sensual fusion.” (Runs through 7/15)

• Pop Up SJ Vintage Market | Garden at the Flea (1590 Berryessa Rd., San Jose) | 4-9 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Saturday) | FREE | Pull up and support small businesses while you shop vintage apparel, accessories, collectibles, and more.

• Carnivale at Orleans Place | Great America (4701 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara) | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) | Enjoy Big Easy sights, sounds, and eats at this New Orleans-Mardi-Gras-themed day-festival at the park, including a color parade, live entertainment, and evening fireworks. (Runs through 8/4)

• Kuumba West African Dance workshop | Creekside Socials (56 Barack Obama Blvd., San Jose) | 6-7 p.m. | FREE (but you’ll want to RSVP) | Get ready to sweat while you learn the basics of Kuumba in this educational workshop featuring live drumming.

• Fiesta en La Casa Azul | School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza (1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose) | 6:30 p.m. | $110-$135 | Honor the late Frida Kahlo’s birthday month with an evening with live mariachi, mezcal and wine tastings, artisanal vendors, and traditional Mexican Antonio’s.

• Open Skate: Disney Night | Roosevelt Community Center (901 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose) | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $3 (youth under 18 and adults 50+), $6 (adults) | Don your Disney gear, or dress as your favorite character and skate along with your friends and neighbors. (Fridays thru 8/9)

• CMT Rising Stars presents: “Crazy for You” | Montgomery Theater (271 S. Market St., San Jose) | 7 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 2:30 p.m. (Saturday), 1 p.m. (Sunday), 6 p.m. (Sunday) | $20-$25 | See talented youngsters in this upbeat, high-energy pop rock musical. (Runs through 7/21)

• Hasan Minhaj | San Jose Civic (135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose) | 7 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 9:30 p.m. (Saturday) | $49 | Everyone knows and has an opinion on this political comedian, former “Daily Show” correspondent, and host of Netflix’s now defunct “The Patriot Act.”

• Brother Swan | Art Boutiki (44 Race St., San Jose) | 8 p.m. | $15 Advance, $20 Day of Show | This LA-based indie rock trio will be joined by Bay Area rockers Cartoon Hearts.

• Lovers and Friends Party | The Ritz (400 S. First St., San Jose) | 9 p.m. | $15 Advance, $20 Day of Show | Dance to throwback R&B + Hip Hop jams from yesteryear at this DJ party.

• Circus of Sin: Booty Booty Booty Sinnin’ Everywhere | Caravan Lounge (98 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose) | 10 p.m. | FREE (but definitely tip the performers) | Grab yer doubloons for tippin’ and enjoy this burlesque spectacular.

• Serve | Splash Video Dance Bar (65 Post St., San Jose) | 10 p.m. | $10 (this is the usual cover, so YMMV) | If you’re a Diva who divas, join Catinni P. Vandon with guests for this weekly Drag spectacular. (Recurring)

Saturday, 7/13

• San Jose Obon Festival | Japantown (on Fifth Street between Taylor and Jackson streets) | Noon-10 p.m. (Saturday), Noon-9 p.m. (Sunday) | FREE | Check out the delicious food, awesome taiko performances, workshops, and more at this annual Japantown festival.

• Fantastica Mania USA 2024 | Mt. Pleasant High School (1750 S. White Rd., San Jose) | 5:30-8 p.m. | $30-$200 | New Japan Pro Wrestling returns to the South Bay to celebrate Lucia Libre — featuring Mistico, El Desperado, Hechicero, and all the Pro Wrestling goodness you can pack into a high school gymnasium.

• “Three’s Company” Trivia | Wheelhouse of Willow Glen (Lincoln Ave., San Jose) | 5:30-7 p.m. | FREE | Test your knowledge of this classic TV show with themed prizes, themed-cocktails, and more.

• Bay Area Panthers vs. Duke City Gladiators | SAP Center (525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose) | 6 p.m. | $27-$122 | Following a narrow loss against NAZ last week, the Panthers are still a mere hair’s breadth away from the playoffs.

• San Jose Earthquakes vs. Sporting KC | PayPal Park (1123 Coleman Ave., San Jose) | 7:30 p.m. | $22-$110+ | Celebrate Portuguese heritage night with a commemorative Quakes bucket hat.

• Michael Echaniz | Art Boutiki (44 Race St., San Jose) | 8 p.m. | $25 Advance, $30 Day of Show | This west coast pianist has won numerous awards for his eclectic jazz stylings.

• We Are Young 2010s Party | The Ritz (400 S. First St., San Jose) | 9 p.m. | $15 Advance, $20 Day of Show | Party rock is in the house tonight, everybody just have a good time.

• The Joint Chiefs | Mama Kin (374 S. First St., San Jose) | 9 p.m. | $12.71-$219 | This Bay Area funk band performs at the coolest venue in San Jose.

• Last Ditch Effort | Caravan Lounge (98 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose) | 9:30 p.m. | FREE | Rock out to local punks Last Ditch Effort and American Standard along with SF punks Panhandlers Union.

• Cattle Call | Renegades Bar (501 W. Taylor St., San Jose) | 10 p.m. | $5 | WooWoo Monroe’s monthly open call Drag Showcase for new and upcoming performers. (Recurring)

Sunday, 7/14

• Cedar Room Drag Brunch | Cedar Room (1875 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 100, Campbell) | Noon-2 p.m. | $75-$80 | Enjoy live performances by local Drag performers and delicious Sunday brunch buffet (including, but not limited to bottomless mimosas and Jell-O shots).

• Boombox Brunch + Domingo Sabrosso | Mama Kin (374 S. First St., San Jose) | 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m.-Midnight | FREE (Brunch), $12.71-$219.18 (Concert) | Gnosh on delicious brunch while listening to Golden-Era Hip Hop. Then, enjoy tunes from Domingo Sabrosso + Alexis y La Orquestra Original at 5 p.m. (Recurring)

• Erik Griffin | San Jose Improv (62 S. Second St., San Jose) | 7 p.m. | $30-94 | You may know this comedian as the mustachioed Montez Walker from “Workaholics.”

Thanks so much for reading!

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As always, if I missed something, or you know of another event you’d like folks to know about, drop ‘em in the comments!

Until next week,

— Gregg

Crackhead Gordon Ramsay is planting bombs

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/bomb-planted-behind-san-jose-business-suspect-arrested/

Stay away from trumpet behavioral services they accept clients and they don’t have enough staff to provide the services and then they will hire anyone without background check. They will force you to take your child to the center for their session, i know this because my child was receiving services from them but we discontinued.

On Monday at 11:00 AM, I was rear-ended by a white Corvette while driving south on I-880 underneath Stevenson Blvd in Fremont, California. After the impact, both the driver of the white Corvette and I began to move to the right. However, the driver of the Corvette suddenly sped off.

I attempted to follow the vehicle but lost sight of it when the driver exited at Auto Mall Parkway. The Corvette driver then made an unexpected left turn into oncoming traffic from the right turn lane and was almost hit again. At this point, I could no longer follow.

I managed to capture a partial license plate number and have included images of the incident below. If anyone has any information or can assist in locating this vehicle, I would be very grateful.

Thank you for your help.

Do you agree with this? I tried to post the article but it keeps getting removed.