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San Jose, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, San Jose? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • See which San Jose home just sold for $4.3 million
  • How did burglars cut through walls to reach a San Jose safe?
  • Which major DJs are coming to Discovery Meadow this October?

Also on today's calendar: Artist Open Studio - Free Event and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clearing and warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Top 10 most expensive homes sold in San Jose, reported in the week of March 30 (mercurynews.com) — San Jose’s priciest recent home sale hit $4.3 million for a newly built six-bedroom on Camino Pablo, topping a list of 10 high-end deals. The roundup details addresses, prices, sizes, and sale dates, offering a snapshot of how hot the local market remains.
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2. San Jose burglars cut through walls to steal safe filled with passports (ktvu.com) — San Jose residents are being warned after burglars cut through multiple walls at a family-owned shipping business near Senter and Tully to steal a safe filled with passports and other identity documents. Police are investigating the sophisticated break-in, which left structural damage and raised serious fears about potential identity theft for customers and employees whose information was inside.
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3. Day Trip NorCal Unveils Debut Lineup For 2026 (edmmaniac.com) — House and techno fans in San Jose can look forward to Day Trip NorCal taking over Discovery Meadow downtown on October 17–18, 2026. The festival’s debut Northern California edition features big-name DJs across two nights, and tickets go on sale this Friday, May 8, at noon for anyone planning ahead.
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4. Key moments from CNN's California governor primary debate (cnn.com) — San Jose residents may want to watch Mayor Matt Mahan’s high-profile turn in CNN’s California governor primary debate, where he cast himself as a results-focused critic of the Democratic establishment. The debate highlighted sharp splits over healthcare, the economy, and Gov. Newsom’s record, with Mahan positioning himself as a moderate alternative in a crowded field just weeks before the June 2 primary.
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5. With voting underway, a jumbled field of California governor candidates returns to the debate stage (ksgf.com) — San Jose residents will see their mayor, Matt Mahan, on the statewide debate stage as he joins six other leading candidates vying to be California’s next governor. The race is wide open, with big spending, Trump’s endorsement of a GOP contender, and major issues like homelessness, housing costs, and budget shortfalls all in the spotlight as mail ballots arrive.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 6
  • Bascom Group Arts- May 2026 →
    Bascom Community Center, 1000 S Bascom Ave, San Jose
    10:00 am
  • Mayfair Group Arts- May - San Jose, CA 2026 →
    Mayfair Community Center, 2039 Kammerer Ave, San Jose
    10:00 am
  • Indoor Family Storytime
    Rosegarden Library, 1580 Naglee Avenue, San Jose
    11:00 am
  • In-Person English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
    West Valley Library, 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San Jose
    1:00 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • San Jose High School Celebrates First-Ever Graduating Class with Impressive Results —Ella Gates Read on Patch
  • āš ļø Beware āš ļø
    There was a guy jumping fences going into yards near Oakland road. He managed to run off. Make sure your doors and windows are locked! This happened… (Nextdoor North Flea Market)
  • Re-posting a cat that’s new to our neighborhood- Camino Ricardo/Glen Eyrie/Cherry/Carolyn ave.
    I got some better photos of this handsome cat. Unknown if it’s a boy or girl. Doesn’t appear to be feral, just scared. Will continue to feed and… (Nextdoor Willow Glen-West)

Ok San Jose! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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