A tireless advocate for community organizations and projects, Joe most recently served in a leadership capacity with the Bay Area Furniture Bank, a non-profit that transports and donates surplus furniture to families in need.

The San José Downtown Association selected downtown-based entertainment industry veteran Mauricio Mejia to promote future concerts.

A new identity for San Jose’s downtown businesses was unveiled Dec. 10 annual meeting at the Hammer Theatre Center by Liquid’s Chief Design Officer, Justin Peters.

As the list of closed businesses continues to rise, experts say micro retail could provide a more economical alternative to large retail space.

South Bay restaurateurs are trying to figure out how to survive with limited indoor dining and winter on the way.

Dine Downtown 2.0, organized by SJDA, promises delicious and budget-friendly deals on food and drinks from the 20 restaurants—so far.

The little pop-up pantry arrives as demand for food soars and some of the region's most vulnerable residents are seeking help.

Yes, 2020 was bad. But it wasn't all bad, according to the San Jose Downtown Association.

Holiday celebrations may look and feel different this year, but many are still finding a way, whether virtually, outdoors or by letting families stay in their bubble inside the comfort of their car.

San Jose is about to get creative to bring one of its longtime cinemas back to downtown after a six-month, coronavirus-caused hiatus.

The district, which aims to showcases the history, culture and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community, is being planned in downtown.

Downtown leaders aim to help small businesses on the brink and may even take on a bigger role in curbing the growing homeless population.

Local businesses, like emerging butterflies, slowly began unfolding out of their cocoons this week, and are still cautiously testing their wings.

All told, 21 businesses were vandalized on Friday and Saturday nights, according to the San Jose Downtown Association.

From Little Saigon to Little Italy, will Silicon Valley’s treasured ethnic enclaves be recognizable once the pandemic runs its course?

The proposal will be heard at 2pm Wednesday during the City Council’s next Rules and Open Government Committee session.