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You may not guess it, but downtown Campbell is a quaint yet eclectic hub of unique and vibrant community-focused businesses. If you’ve ever been there, you felt this strong sense of community the moment you arrived. To that point, downtown Campbell stores are enough to keep you properly entertained for an entire day (at least!). You’ll find a fun mix of everything from chic fashion and accessories to gourmet edible treats, high-quality self-care items, and artisanal wines to bring home as souvenirs. Here are eight of the best, most charming shops we love and think represent the downtown Campbell community spirit best.

Redemption

Redemption isn’t your typical clothing store. This curated space offers a range of trendy fashion, accessories, and even home goods. Redemption’s mission is to provide a sanctuary for those seeking style, comfort, and inspiration. Expect to find an aesthetic collection of contemporary apparel and one-of-a-kind home decor. What we love most about this shop is the workshops and community events it hosts regularly to inspire community and creativity for the residents and visitors of downtown Campbell.

Simply Smashing

Another fashion boutique with a vibrant reputation for its unique selection of clothing and accessories. Simply Smashing sets itself apart by encouraging shoppers to explore their individuality through style. Expect to find bright and bold statement pieces that make browsing the store feel like you’re on a treasure hunt! Furthermore, Simply Smashing ties itself to the downtown Campbell community by featuring some of the best local artists and designers.

Tessora’s Barra di Vino

Calling all wine connoisseurs! No doubt, Tessora’s is a must when you’re in town. This cozy wine bar offers a sophisticated curation of local wines and to-die-for appetizers and hors d’oeuvres to satiate you whenever you’re ready to take a break from being on your feet. Tessora’s compliments your day by offering a charming location to relax, kick your feet up, and enjoy good conversation over a great menu of food and wine. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch one of the infamous wine-tasting events, live music, or other local events they host for the downtown Campbell community!

Florra

From sound baths to mixology, Florra is a wellness and self-care boutique that wants to change how we care for ourselves, others, and the planet. You’ll instantly feel an intense sense of peace when you walk in. To that end, choose from beauty supplies to home decor and self-care tools to snag a piece of that serenity to bring home. But that’s not all. Florra is known for its...Read More

The Mercury News published a nice introduction into what the owners of the soon to be opening 7 Stars Bar and Grill are trying to do with their new location in Downtown Campbell. Their location in Downtown Campbell is expected to be a continuation of their previous location in San Jose that closed in 2021.

The bar and grill will be sci-fi themed with a heavy Star Wars influence, but they're planning for an all-inclusive environment in more ways than one.

"They have declared 7 Stars as a safe zone for all people, regardless of color, race, religion, gender expression/identity or who you love."

From the sounds of it, anyone who was a fan of their old location should instantly feel at home in their new place once it opens. They were known for all kinds of serious nerd-out trivia nights that were so popular that people had to be turned away and they're going to be bringing those back.

Read more about what Lisa Thorn of the Mercury News had to say about Paul and Marya and their 7 Stars Bar and Grill (gift link).

Mercury News: Sci fi-themed bar and grill to reopen in downtown Campbell

Our 2024 car show is barely in the books and we're already getting asked when the 2025 show is going to be. We don't have a date yet and probably won't have a date until early next year, but expect it to be around the same late June timeframe.

Car Show Entry Notifications

If you want to be on our email notification list once we have something to announce, please send an email to [email protected] and just mention that you want to be notified about upcoming Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show news.

2025 Sponsor Notifications

If you're interested in being a sponsor for our 2025 show, send us an email to [email protected] and mention that you're interested in sponsorship opportunities for the show.

Volunteering for the 2025 Show

We also need volunteers galore to help us on the day of the show. It's never too early to begin asking for helpers. If you'd like us to contact you to be on our team in 2025, please fill out our Volunteer Registration Form. If you have any special skills you'd be interested in contributing, make sure you mention them. Volunteers are awesome. Skilled volunteers are even better.

Make sure you choose the Car Show as one of your areas of interest, but we would welcome your help with any other events as well!

The 2024 Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show is in the books! We hope you enjoyed attending it as much as we did hosting it. We've got awards from the show for you and other things to announce. There were seven prize categories with a custom trophy awarded to the best car in each group as selected by our panel of judges.

• Best Truck - Rick Heinrich - 1951 Ford 3100
• Best Muscle Car - David Fernandez - 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
• Best Street Machine - Gary Schuitemaker - 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
• Best Hot Rod - Ben Seward - 1956 Chevy Nomad
• Best Import - Art Gabriel - 1973 BMW 2002
• Staff Pick Award - Jaime Huerta - 1971 Buick Riviera
• Best in Show - Speedtech Motorsports, Kevin Moore - 1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe

Scroll down to view photos of the winners.

Thank you to all of you who entered your car into our second juried car show. After a very well received, but more modestly sized first event in 2023, we came back in our second year with a larger event that added over 100 cars to the 160 that were entered the previous year. We also added two new award categories this year for Best Street Machine and a Staff's Pick Award.

Our second show was by all measures everything we had hoped for with one exception. If you were there and you thought the show ended earlier than it was supposed to, you're right. A couple of of the car show entrants broke some car show rules and caused the Campbell Police Department to call off the show 45 minutes early for safety reasons. We'll have more car shows. Those two will never again be a part of them.

Regardless, even with an awkward ending, it was a great show and you can flip through our official event photos if you missed it. It was no easy effort. A small army of volunteers were needed with many showing up as early as 6am to help prepare for the day. Thank you massively to all of our dedicated helpers who helped us pull this off. We couldn't have done it without you.

While we're thanking our volunteer teams, please remember that this car show and most of the events that happen in Downtown Campbell are entirely run by volunteers who contribute countless hours of their time to make things happen. Some of them put in hundreds of hours a year.

In no particular order, some of the tireless people who made this show happen this year were:

• Mike Van Sant (The Olive Bar)
• Amy Taylor (Cloud City Supply)
• Carol Pouya (
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Research and development studies have uncovered CBD as an effective natural remedy for a variety of health concerns that stem from inflammation. So, is CBD good for inflammation? Yes! CBD is not only a good natural alternative for treating pain and inflammation but is arguably the best solution. With that said, CBD products currently do not require a prescription and don’t come with any of the harmful side effects that prescription medications do. Let’s go over how CBD works to reduce both acute and chronic inflammation.

Types of inflammation

Inflammation is the body’s immune system response to infection or injury. Depending on the type of inflammation, symptoms may be visible or not. Inflammation is categorized as acute or chronic depending on the site affected and the impact caused.

• Acute: Acute inflammation is your body’s short-term response to injury or infection. Think of a broken bone or an accidental cut. Visible symptoms of either of these instances may include redness, swelling, and physical pain at the site affected.
• Chronic: Chronic inflammation is a long-term response your body has to immune damage. Some examples of chronic inflammation are Crohn’s disease, arthritis, and chronic fatigue. Although you might not recognize physical attributes such as redness or swelling, the source of conditions like these can be traced back to chronic inflammation.

How does CBD reduce inflammation?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound extracted from the cannabis plant, which is known for the soothing and relaxing effects it delivers to both your mind and body. It engages with your body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). Your ECS is critical in regulating several physiological processes your vitality depends on, including immune responses. In doing so, these interactions reduce your body’s production of cytokines, which are molecules that feed inflammation. What’s more, CBD also reduces oxidative stress through its antioxidant properties. This is important because oxidative stress puts pressure on any existing inflammation and exacerbates tissue damage. By modulating your ECS’ functionality, CBD strengthens your immune system’s response to oncoming stressors, helping your body achieve healing and homeostasis.

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For humans, the 4th of July is a festive occasion to look forward to. But for our furry friends, it’s quite the opposite. Oftentimes, cats and dogs experience heightened fear and anxiety due to loud fireworks. Especially if you live in a loud neighborhood or a bustling city, fireworks can cause inescapable torture for your animals. With Independence Day around the corner, this blog post will explain how to proactively support your anxious cat or dog with CBD for pets.

Why do pets get anxious during fireworks?

In comparison to humans, cats and dogs have a much keener sense of hearing, so it makes sense that they have an intensified sensitivity to loud noises. Thus, fireworks’ sharp and unpredictable sounds can trigger a strong emotional response. If your pet experiences this kind of stress during fireworks, they might:

• Shake or tremble uncontrollably
• Bark or meow excessively
• Hide or seek solace somewhere dark and quiet
• Pace or move restlessly
• Drool or pant heavily
• Engage in destructive behavior

How CBD for pets can help

Cannabidiol (CBD) is the second most prevalent compound found in the hemp plant. This extract has gained quite a reputation in recent research and development studies for its calming and stress-reducing effects. In the same way that it dismantles anxiety in humans, CBD can deliver therapeutic benefits to your pet, too. Here’s how:

1. Relaxes stress response: CBD influences your pet’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), which regulates physiological processes such as mood and stress responses. By supporting the overall function of your pet’s ECS, CBD promotes calmness and relaxation amidst stressful situations, making it easier for them to cope with alarming noises like the 4th of July fireworks.

2. Reduces anxiety: CBD interacts with the serotonin receptors in your pet’s brain to improve their mood and dismantle anxiety.

3. Ensures a clear mind: Because CBD is non-psychoactive, you can rest assured you’re not getting your pet high. Instead, it promotes a clear and relaxed mind, making it an ideal natural remedy that won’t induce unwanted side effects. CBD takes it easy on your pet’s nervous system and offers a safe solution for stressful events, such as disturbing 4th of July fireworks.

How to support your anxious pet using CBD

Regardless of where you live, fireworks on the 4th of July are inevitable. Therefore, let’s review some tips to support your anxious pet proactively before they get triggered. Here’s how to use CBD for pets to prepare for the Independence Day festivities:

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This is just a reminder to everyone that there will be a road closure in effect in Downtown Campbell starting from 9pm Friday night to Saturday afternoon at 4pm for the 2nd Annual Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show. There is no parking between these hours in most places in Downtown Campbell and any cars will be towed a the owner's expense.

Below is a map of the areas affected by the street closure. Thank you for your understanding.

Understanding the relationship between the endocannabinoid system and CBD allows you to unlock this mystery compound’s maximum wellness benefits. In this blog post, we’ll do just that. Let’s explore the endocannabinoid system, how CBD engages with it, and why choosing the best-quality CBD products is necessary to access its full potential.

What is the Endocannabinoid System?

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex system that exists in the bodies of all mammals- including you! By sending signals to cells in different body areas, the ECS is essential in regulating various physiological processes that influence your circadian rhythm, including sleep, mood, immune response, appetite, and pain sensations. The ECS consists of:

1. Endocannabinoids: Compounds your body naturally produces that bond to your cannabinoid receptors. The two primary types of endocannabinoids are anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG).

2. Cannabinoid receptors: Two main types of cannabinoid receptors service different areas of your body. First are your CB1 receptors, which can be found in the central nervous system. Second, your CB2 receptors are in the immune and peripheral nervous systems.

3. Enzymes: Think of enzymes as the recycling system for your endocannabinoids once they have served their purpose. Fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) breaks down anandamide, and monoacylglycerol acid lipase (MAGL) breaks down 2-AG after the respective functions of each endocannabinoid have been fulfilled.

How does CBD affect the endocannabinoid system?

Unlike its notorious counterpart, THC, which binds itself directly to your CB1 and CB2 receptors, cannabidiol (CBD) connects indirectly with your ECS to influence the following:

• Enzymes: CBD inhibits the FAAH enzyme, which breaks down the anandamide endocannabinoid. As a result, you experience an enhanced mood and noticeable stress reduction.
• Receptors: CBD activates several non-cannabinoid receptors in the ECS, such as the serotonin receptor (5-HT1A) and the vanilloid receptor (TRPV1). These interactions relax your perception of pain, inflammation, and negative emotions.
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As a pet owner, we know you only want the best for the health and well-being of your furry friend. Cannabidiol has been making a name for itself, not only in alternative medicine for humans but for animals, too. The pet care industry praises this powerful compound’s benefits for treating various conditions many cats experience. So the short answer to the question, “Is CBD good for cats?” is an enthusiastic yes. Moreover, CBD for pets can be targeted for specific personality types to tailor health and wellness solutions according to your cat’s needs. Here’s why you should consider CBD for your cat.

How does CBD for cats work?

Like humans, cats also have an endocannabinoid system (ECS), which regulates various physiological functions to harmonize the mind and body. These processes include mood, pain sensations, appetite, and immune response. CBD interacts with the ECS to manage health issues affected by these processes and improve your (or your cat’s) quality of life.

Which kinds of cats is CBD good for?

The active cat

Some cats are naturally more active and energetic, which is fun until they start ripping up your furniture. Aside from keeping lots of toys and climbing trees to keep themselves entertained, CBD is a great way to introduce balance into their lives. CBD helps playful cats relax and facilitates muscle recovery after intense play sessions.

The anxious cat

Have you ever met a cat who seems on edge all the time? Just like humans, cats can also suffer from anxiety. A cat who has anxiety might display excessive grooming, hide under furniture as if it’s constantly trying to escape human interaction, or even engage in aggressive behavior. Luckily for these cats, the calming properties in CBD soothe anxiety and reduce stress levels to enhance their overall mood.

The chill cat

CBD is great for cats who seem aloof or detached. Often, we can chalk up this indifferent attitude to personality, but it can also indicate an underlying stress or discomfort the cat obviously can’t verbally communicate. In these instances, CBD treats can help improve the cat’s mood and, in turn, increase its sociability.

The old cat

As cats age, the risk of health issues such as joint pain, arthritis, reduced mobility, and cognitive decline increases. Senior cats benefit from CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties, which promote sustainable pain relief, helping them maintain activity and comfort as they enter the end-of-life stages.

Care for your cat with CBD

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Update: we still need afternoon help from Noon to 4pm at the popcorn booths and show attendant positions.

We're going to be having our 2nd Annual Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show on Saturday, June 29th and we could use some extra hands. We're looking for help for various roles split into three shifts.

The shifts:

• 6:30am-9:00am
• 8:30am-12:30pm
• 12:00pm-4:00pm.

We are looking for people to help in the following areas:

• Setup / Check-in Team
• Info and T-Shirt Sales Table
• Popcorn Booths
• Show Attendants

If you're available on this day and you'd like to help out, please see our Car Show Volunteer page to learn more about the positions and submit a volunteer form to sign-up. As a token of our appreciation, we'll give you a free Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show T-Shirt of your choice.

Car Show Volunteer Registration:
https://carshow.downtowncampbell.com/volunteer

Can you take CBD oil everyday to manage chronic pain? This blog contains everything you need to know.

Imagine waking up in the morning without that nagging pain that sets the tone for your day before you even get out of bed. Thanks to CBD products, thousands of people worldwide have made this fantasy a reality. But when your pain management needs demand daily attention, is CBD still a safe option? Let’s discuss.

CBD for pain relief – what does the science say?

CBD, or cannabidiol, is the second most prevalent compound found in the hemp plant. This powerful compound contains no intoxicating effects but does interact with your body’s endocannabinoid system to deliver unparalleled benefits, such as reducing pain and inflammation. Because CBD is free of any psychoactive properties, it has become a more and more attractive alternative medicine for those in need of pain relief without any unwanted side effects.

Cloud City Intensive Relief Roll-On – 1500mg CBD

In fact, not only do you not get “high” from CBD, but you also gain a plethora of other health benefits when you incorporate it into your daily routine, such as sleep, mood, and appetite regulation. What’s more, CBD products are just as effective in any format, whether you use it sublingually, topically, or ingest it orally. Specifically for pain management, Cloud City recommends this topical Intensive Relief Rub that delivers targeted pain relief to any area of concern. So whether it’s a chronic migraine that just won’t quit or joint pain that plagues your every effort to move, this lotion-based rub will work its magic to eradicate pain and discomfort. The best part? It’s 100% safe and even recommended to be used daily.

Can you use CBD oil everyday?

The short answer to this question is an enthusiastic YES! Using CBD daily actually helps its therapeutic effects thrive, so the more you can incorporate it into your daily routine, the more you stand to gain. Here are some of the benefits CBD has to offer for effective pain management:

• Reliable relief. CBD is a sustainable solution to managing chronic
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