From its founding in 1777 as California’s first city, San Jose has been a leader, driven by its spirit of innovation. Today, San Jose is the 10th largest city in in the U.S., the largest city in Northern California, the world’s leading center of innovation, and the Silicon Valley City Center. The City of San Jose is committed to remaining a top-ranked place to do business, work, live, play and learn. For more information, visit, www.sanjoseca.gov.