Tag: San Jose History
Bear ‘n Bull Fights Were Once Common in San Jose
This week This is Us explores the rich history of San Jose with former president of the California Pioneers of Santa Clara County, Jim Zetterquist. San Jose was founded in 1777 and was once the state capitol. This city is the oldest civil settlement in the Golden State and it’s chock-full of surprising stories. It’s […]
Emma Prush Park and Farm
Last week we spent a day on the farm and we never left San Jose. Near Story & King roads, beneath the HWY 101 and I280 interchange, lies a barnyard oasis complete with chickens, ducks, geese, pigs, goats, steers, bunnies and peacocks, where broccoli grows right out of the ground. Yes, city slickers, you too […]
Welcome to the “This Is Us!” Blog
Go behind the scenes of “This Is Us!,” get sneak previews of future stories and updates on past profiles. The TIU blog will have some fun new features we hope you’ll like, such as a place for you to suggest people you’d like us to profile. All the past TiU stories will be archived on […]
