Fresno State–San Jose State football rivalry in the two schools' relatively close proximity to one another in the state of California. The city of Fresno is located approximately 150 miles south of San Jose. Both institutions are also members of the California State University system. Additionally, Fresno State and San Jose State are both located in geographical valleys. Fresno is located in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley while San Jose is located in the Santa Clara Valley, which is now more widely known as Silicon Valley. The locations of the two schools account for the names Valley Cup and Battle for the Valley Trophy. As of
North San Jose Innovation District North San Jose Innovation District The North San Jose Innovation District is a northern district of San Jose, California. The area is home to numerous headquarters and campuses of high tech companies and is one of the most important innovation hubs for Silicon Valley. The North San Jose Innovation District is an important high tech hub in Silicon Valley. Over 81,000 people work in the district. Companies that have their main headquarters, regional headquarters, or other offices in the district: The North San Jose Innovation District is bounded by the San Francisco Bay and the Alviso District to the north,