![Sal Pizarro, San Jose metro columnist, ‘Man About Town,” for his Wordpress profile. (Michael Malone/Bay Area News Group)](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Pizarro_Sal_2016.jpg?w=85)
San Jose metro columnist
Sal Pizarro
Sal Pizarro is a Bay Area News Group columnist who has written the Around Town column for The Mercury News since 2005. His column covers the people and events surrounding the cultural scene in Silicon Valley. In addition, he writes Cocktail Chronicles, a feature column on Silicon Valley bars and nightclubs. He attended San Jose State University and is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a BA in political science.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
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![The house of worship was first used in 1885 and moved about 200 feet in the 1950s to make room for what's now Interstate 880. The house of worship was first used in 1885 and moved about 200 feet in the 1950s to make room for what's now Interstate 880.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-PIZARRO-COL-0724-01-1.jpg?w=120)
Little-known piece of San Jose history to host public festival
The house of worship was first used in 1885 and moved about 200 feet in the 1950s to make room for what's now Interstate 880.
![Fair Manager Salene Duarte looks forward to welcoming back families for the fair's 80th year next week, with new twists like a circus act joining old favorites. Fair Manager Salene Duarte looks forward to welcoming back families for the fair's 80th year next week, with new twists like a circus act joining old favorites.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-PIZARRO-COL-0721-1-1.jpg?w=127)
Bringing her four-decade love for the Santa Clara County Fair to work
Fair Manager Salene Duarte looks forward to welcoming back families for the fair's 80th year next week, with new twists like a circus act joining old favorites.
![San Jose Playhouse postponed its production of Stephen Sondheim's "Assassins" a day after the attempt on former President Donald Trump. San Jose Playhouse postponed its production of Stephen Sondheim's "Assassins" a day after the attempt on former President Donald Trump.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-PIZARRO-COL-0517-01.jpg?w=129)
Real-life drama upends San Jose musical’s opening night
San Jose Playhouse postponed its production of Stephen Sondheim's "Assassins" a day after the attempt on former President Donald Trump.
![John Herschbach got an early holiday gift in gratitude at the nonprofit's annual Christmas in July fundraiser. John Herschbach got an early holiday gift in gratitude at the nonprofit's annual Christmas in July fundraiser.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-PIZARRO-COL-0717-01-1.jpg?w=117)
Christmas in the Park honors longtime volunteer and board member
John Herschbach got an early holiday gift in gratitude at the nonprofit's annual Christmas in July fundraiser.
![Alfredo Diaz says that his connection to his customers has been just as important to him as selling them hats and jeans. Alfredo Diaz says that his connection to his customers has been just as important to him as selling them hats and jeans.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-PIZARRO-COL-0707-1-1.jpg?w=127)
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Iconic downtown San Jose retailer closing its doors after 39 years
Alfredo Diaz says that his connection to his customers has been just as important to him as selling them hats and jeans.
![What could be more American than celebrating Independence Day with lowriders, lucha libre, skateboarders and classic cars? What could be more American than celebrating Independence Day with lowriders, lucha libre, skateboarders and classic cars?](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-JULY4THSJ-0705-6.jpg?w=123)
San Jose’s Rose, White and Blue parade returns for July 4
What could be more American than celebrating Independence Day with lowriders, lucha libre, skateboarders and classic cars?
![Artist Rigo 23 was on campus this week doing minor maintenance on "Victory Salute" and reflecting on its impact over two decades. Artist Rigo 23 was on campus this week doing minor maintenance on "Victory Salute" and reflecting on its impact over two decades.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SJM-L-PIZARRO-COL-0630-05-1.jpg?w=117)
Iconic San Jose State monument gets a touch-up before the Olympics
Artist Rigo 23 was on campus this week doing minor maintenance on "Victory Salute" and reflecting on its impact over two decades.
![Electrical issues cited as the reason for delay from original June 29 date. Electrical issues cited as the reason for delay from original June 29 date.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SJM-L-PIZARRO-COL-0515-01-1.jpg?w=129)
CaliBunga water park pushes back opening to July 4
Electrical issues cited as the reason for delay from original June 29 date.
![The 44,000 square-foot Wade Academic Center is expected to be finished in time for Fall 2025. The 44,000 square-foot Wade Academic Center is expected to be finished in time for Fall 2025.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SJM-L-PIZARRO-COL-0628-01-1.jpg?w=132)
History-making milestone for San Jose school’s new building
The 44,000 square-foot Wade Academic Center is expected to be finished in time for Fall 2025.
!["After two departure notes, it’s nice to have an arrival." "After two departure notes, it’s nice to have an arrival."](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SJM-L-CLOHAKONE-0325-12.jpg?w=132)
Leadership changes at Hakone Estate and Gardens, Computer History Museum and College of Adaptive Arts
"After two departure notes, it’s nice to have an arrival."