Sal Pizarro

Columnist at San Jose Mercury News

san jose, california, united states

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cchicoer.com

eeastbaytimes.com

mmercurynews.com

ssantacruzsentinel.com

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Here's what LinkedIn suggested as my summary "based on my accomplishments." So who am I to argue? Experienced Columnist with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. Strong media and communication professional skilled in News Writing, Crisis Communications, Headline Writing, Breaking News, and Editing.

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Electric vehicles, hybrids still stars at the Silicon Valley Auto Show

Trinity Audioplayer ready... EVs may be O-U-T in DC, but they are still B-I-G in SV. Despite federal rebates going away and the Trump administration blasting emissions standards, the market for electric vehicles still has plenty of gas left in its tank, i... See more

eastbaytimes.com•Sal Pizarro•Jan 8, 2026

Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell announces it's closing after seven years - East Bay Times

Trinity Audioplayer ready... Pruneyard Cinemas announced Wednesday afternoon that it will be closing its doors Jan. 25 after eight years at the Campbell shopping center. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closing of Pruneyard Cinemas... See more

eastbaytimes.com•Sal Pizarro•Jan 8, 2026

San Jose says goodbye to Sam Seibert, a fire captain who helped preserve its history

Trinity Audioplayer ready... The San Jose Fire Department bid farewell to a huge part of its history Tuesday at a celebration of life for Sam Seibert, the retired fire captain who died at age 106 on Nov. 30. ”Sam was like a second father to me,” said John... See more

eastbaytimes.com•Sal Pizarro•Jan 6, 2026

Farewell events planned for San Jose's Art Boutiki's final days - East Bay Times

Trinity Audioplayer ready... It’s an understatement to say it’s disappointing that the Art Boutiki on Race Street is closing its doors after 16 years on New Year’s Eve. Dan Vado’s comic book store/cafe/all-ages music hall always seemed like a place so coo... See more

eastbaytimes.com•Sal Pizarro•Dec 16, 2025

MACLA, Montalvo Arts Center partner on new exhibition in San Jose

Trinity Audioplayer ready... Installing an art exhibition can be painstaking, precise work. But it is probably not as dirty as it was for co-curators Alyssarhaye Graciano and Olivia Esparza when they helped artist rafa esparza create an adobe floor for “F... See more

eastbaytimes.com•Sal Pizarro•Dec 13, 2025

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Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science at Uc Santa BarbaraGraduated: 1993

Bachelors, Political Science at Universidade Federal De Santa CatarinaGraduated: 1993

Journalism at San José State UniversityGraduated: 1991

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Electric vehicles, hybrids still stars at the Silicon Valley Auto Show

Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell announces it's closing after seven years - East Bay Times

San Jose says goodbye to Sam Seibert, a fire captain who helped preserve its history

Farewell events planned for San Jose's Art Boutiki's final days - East Bay Times

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Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell announces it's closing after seven years - East Bay Times

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Farewell events planned for San Jose's Art Boutiki's final days - East Bay Times

MACLA, Montalvo Arts Center partner on new exhibition in San Jose

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