About San Jose Insider

Welcome to San Jose Insider! We are your go-to source for all things related to San Jose, California—a vibrant city teeming with culture, innovation, and diversity. Our mission is to celebrate the unique experiences that San Jose has to offer, from its rich history to its dynamic present.

What We Cover

At San Jose Insider, we dive deep into the heart of the city with articles that encompass a variety of topics, including:

Local Events: Stay updated on festivals, concerts, and community gatherings happening around town.
Food & Drink: Discover the best dining spots, local eateries, food trucks, and hidden gems that make San Jose a culinary haven.
Arts & Culture: Explore the thriving arts scene, including galleries, performances, and cultural events that showcase the creative spirit of the community.
Lifestyle: Get insights on outdoor activities, wellness trends, shopping, and everything that enhances the San Jose way of life.

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Whether you're a long-time resident, a newcomer, or just visiting, San Jose Insider invites you to explore the city with us. Join our community of readers and stay connected to the pulse of San Jose.

Thank you for being part of our journey - let's uncover the secrets of this incredible city together!

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Editorial Team

Director

Rafael O'Keefe

Rafael O'Keefe directs the editorial vision for San Jose Insider, steering coverage of the city's tech scene, culture, and neighborhoods. With a sharp eye for local stories, he leads a team dedicated to connecting readers with the heart of Silicon Valley.

Editors

Abdiel Perez

Abdiel Perez oversees the daily editorial workflow at San Jose Insider, ensuring every story captures the city’s evolving character. Grounded in investigative reporting, he champions untold narratives and gives a platform to underrepresented voices across the region.

Andrew Berge

Andrew Berge shapes the newsroom’s daily focus, turning local complexities into clear, compelling narratives. He brings a collaborative edge to story selection, ensuring every piece reflects the pulse of San Jose’s diverse inhabitants.

Editor-in-Chief

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson is a passionate writer and local enthusiast, dedicated to exploring and sharing the vibrant culture of San Jose, California. With an eye for hidden gems and a love for storytelling, he brings the city's diverse experiences to life for readers.

Writers

Bradley Fadel

Bradley Fadel finds the human heartbeat in Silicon Valley's data streams, weaving profiles and features that reveal the people behind the innovation. His notebook is always open to the overlooked corners of San Jose, where he tracks the city's pulse one conversation at a time.

Bryan Hettinger

Bryan Hettinger writes with a documentarian's patience, lingering on the small rituals that bind San Jose's neighborhoods together. His stories often begin in coffee shops and end in the quiet corners of the city's history, where he finds the echoes of progress.

Hershel Lynch

Hershel Lynch tracks San Jose's ever-shifting skyline and the quieter shifts beneath it, filing dispatches on everything from downtown renewal to backyard tech tinkerers. He brings a skeptic's patience and a storyteller's warmth to the city's tangled intersections of money, memory, and migration.

Kaden Smitham

Kaden Smitham dissects the civic machinery of San Jose, from city hall's policy skirmishes to the grassroots campaigns reshaping its blocks. His reporting keeps a steady hand on the levers of power, translating bureaucratic turns into stories that matter to every resident.

Miracle Baumbach

Miracle Baumbach mines the quirky intersections of tech and daily life, turning fleeting moments into lasting narratives. Her curiosity leads her past the obvious Silicon Valley landmarks to the people and places shaping San Jose's character.

Yadira White

Yadira White turns everyday San Jose moments into stories that resonate, blending curiosity with a reporter's instinct for what matters. She thrives on uncovering the connections between people, places, and the changes shaping the Valley.