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A friendly humanoid robot named José is now helping travelers at San José International Airport, answering questions in over 50 languages. The Silicon Valley startup's innovation arrives just in time for thousands of World Cup visitors expected in 2026.
San José residents are getting cleaner energy and lower bills starting March 1, with average households saving $7 monthly. The city's clean energy program proves renewable power doesn't have to cost more.
San Jose just made taking the bus a whole lot faster using AI that talks to traffic lights. The system cuts travel times by 20% and keeps buses running on schedule.
Hours before his death, former NFL player Aldon Smith quietly delivered 10 pizzas to a San Jose homeless charity. His final act revealed a side of him the world rarely saw.
A San Jose coffeehouse is proving that the right technology can turn a local café into a thriving community hub. Nirvana Soul Coffee uses reliable internet and security tools to create a welcoming space where remote workers and neighbors gather daily.
Former NFL pass rusher Aldon Smith spent his last hours delivering pizzas to a charity that feeds homeless people in San Jose. His unexpected act of kindness reveals a side of the athlete many never saw.
Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose is using AI to diagnose strokes 24 minutes faster, a breakthrough that could save millions of brain cells. The hospital is the first in the Bay Area to deploy the lifesaving technology.
San Jose's new professional women's hockey team just scored big by hiring Troy Ryan, an Olympic gold medal-winning coach, as its first head coach and general manager. The move signals an exciting new chapter for women's hockey on the West Coast.
Nearly three-quarters of San José State student athletes just achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher, pushing the entire department to its best academic performance ever. The Fall 2025 semester marks the second straight year of rising grades across all 20 sports teams.
Canadian travelers can now fly direct to Costa Rica's capital starting December 2026, opening up easier access to beaches, rainforests, and adventure across the country. The new route marks Porter Airlines' rapid expansion in Central America after its first Costa Rican service took off just six months ago.
Costa Rica's capital is fighting urban heat with a massive greening project. The city will plant 3,000 trees this year to create shade and lower temperatures in neighborhoods where concrete has trapped heat.
A major university merger in San Antonio just created a powerhouse combining education, medical research, and economic development under one roof. With 43,000 students and a new research hospital, UT San Antonio is tackling the city's biggest challenges in healthcare, jobs, and opportunity.
Self-driving cars just made air travel easier in Texas. Waymo's autonomous vehicles now pick up and drop off passengers at San Antonio International Airport, marking a major milestone in bringing driverless technology to everyday transportation.
This July, San Francisco could make history by breaking the world record for largest boxing crowd, set 85 years ago with 135,132 fans. The outdoor event at Civic Center Plaza features a world championship fight and could draw the biggest live boxing audience ever.
A legendary Mexican band that started their journey in California 55 years ago just got their own official day in San Francisco. Los Tigres del Norte received the key to the city in a ceremony celebrating their music and voice for immigrant communities.
San Francisco's Bay Area is making history by hosting both the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup in the same year, something no city has ever attempted before. The region's "let's go first" mentality is turning 2026 into a landmark celebration of global sports.
Starting this week, travelers at San Francisco International Airport can catch fully autonomous Waymo rides, making SFO one of the first major U.S. airports to embrace driverless transportation. The service marks a major milestone for both everyday convenience and road safety innovation.
Self-driving cars just got a lot more useful for Bay Area travelers. Waymo's robotaxis can now pick up and drop off passengers at San Francisco International Airport after years of working toward this milestone.
Robot taxis are taking passengers to San Francisco International Airport for the first time, marking a major milestone in autonomous transportation. Waymo's fully driverless vehicles started serving SFO today, bringing sci-fi convenience to real-world travelers.
An International Space Station crew member photographed San Francisco in rare cloud-free conditions, revealing the city's iconic bridges, green spaces, and centuries-old waterfront in stunning detail. The May 2026 image shows how nature and urban life coexist in one of America's most beautiful cities.
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