49ers Stadium Render!

Okay, so while technically not in San Jose... this is close enough for me. The Merc has posted a very nice render of the proposed 49ers stadium in Santa Clara. I hope this comes to fruition and we get our 3rd major professional sports team in the South Bay!  Click on the image below to see a blown up version.

Video: Downtown San Jose

Okay, now that I know how to post videos, I have to post this one:

If you have any other videos that you would like to see here, just post the link in the comments!

Video: Downtown San Jose at Night

Below is a video tour of Downtown San Jose at night. The video itself is about 2 years old, but still an interesting watch.

The San Jose Blog Turns 1 ... 1 month old that is!

This is post number 30, not too shabby for for a month's worth of existence! Originally I was planning to post a couple times per week, but I think I will attempting to do 5 posts instead since there is so much to talk about. The economy has seen better days, but San Jose is continuing to grow in every way possible. I think you're going to see exponential changes over the next 10 years, and San Jose will become one of the most significant cities in 21st century US history. There, I've said it... you heard it here first. ;)

I've done practically no promotion for The San Jose Blog and it's already received several thousand views from throughout the Bay Area over the past few weeks. Clearly a few buddies from the San Jose Development News Forum and myself aren't the only people excited about San Jose. We have a lot to look forward to, keep checking in to see how our renaissance unfolds!

SubZERO 2009 Photos!

Rambis has taken some fantastic photos of SubZERO 2009! I wish I could have been there, but will definitely put it on my calendar for next year. Below are some of my favorite SubZERO photos from his album:

To see his full album with over 60 photos, click here!

Amazing Downtown San Jose Photo!

I came across this today at San Jose Has A Blog. I love this photo!

Click here to read the photographer's comments regarding this photo!

San Jose Politics: Proposed Runoff Election Changes

If you're interested in San Jose politics (or a free lunch), then you might want to check out this event happening at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library Room 225, from 12pm-1:15pm this Thursday:

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CA EVENT: Instant Runoff Voting (San Jose)

In order to be elected to office in San Jose, a candidate must secure a majority of the votes cast. Sounds simple enough, but if no candidate receives a majority, then a runoff election is held in which the top candidates must compete again. This process is not only lengthy and results in voter fatigue and low voter turnout, but can cost $500,000 per election. There must be a better way to elect our leaders.

In May, the San Jose Elections Commission had Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) on their agenda, and heard it described as a cheaper, quicker, and more civil way to run elections. Join us for a discussion of how IRV works and what it can do for San Jose.

This event is free and open to the public and lunch will be provided.

The event is jointly sponsored by the New America Foundation and Common Cause.

Featured Speakers
Sam Liccardo
Councilmember, San Jose City Council (District 3)

Steve Chessin
President, Californians for Electoral Reform

Ash Kalra
Councilmember, San Jose City Council (District 2)

Ellen Wheeler
Member, League of Women Voters Los Altos-Mountain View

Moderated by
Terry Christensen
Professor of Political Science, San Jose State University"

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Sign up for this event here!

San Jose Improv - SPECIAL EVENTS

I have been to both the Punchline and Cobb's Comedy Club in SF, and have to say I have always had a better experience ant the Improv in downtown. The seating is better, location is better, and we've consistently been getting top tier acts month after month. If you've never been to a live comedy show before, this is the place to go. You'll probably be coming back for more.

Here is a list of some of the "special events" coming this summer (Improv's way of saying: "these our our big name acts"):

Jim Breuer: Jun 25-28

Josh Blue: Aug 14-16

Kevin Nealon: Aug 21-22

Eddie Griffin: Sep 11-12

Gabriel Iglesias: Sep 25-27

I've seen Jim Breuer, Josh Blue, and Gabriel Iglesias... all were amazing. By the end of Gabriel Iglesias' routine I was laughing so hard I was almost in tears. Gabriel also gets respect for brining in San Jose Lightrail and pedicabs into some of his jokes.