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Aug. 15, 2025

New Extended Mail Pick-Up Hours for Almaden Valley Customers

Temporary pick-up location at Willow Glen Post Office enhances convenience

SAN JOSE, CA — Effective Saturday, August 16, 2025, mail pick-up for PO Box customers and notice-left mail for impacted Almaden Valley customers will be made available at the Willow Glen Post Office, 1750 Meridian Ave., San Jose, CA 95125, at new extended hours.

Pick-Up services will be available Mon-Fri from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and Sat., from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Retail services are available Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Customers are instructed to provide photo ID.

Retail services are also available at several neighboring stations; you can find a Post Office near you at: https://tools.usps.com/locations/home.htm

The Almaden San Jose Station, located at 6525 Crown Blvd., San Jose, CA 95120, remains temporarily closed after sustaining significant building damages by a private vehicle driving into the facility.

Retail and delivery services will resume as soon as it is safe to do so, and all necessary repairs are complete.

The USPS is proud to serve its communities, and we thank our customers for their continued patience as we make concentrated efforts to continue to deliver consistent service.

Many retail services, including temporary forwards, stamps and more are available anytime online at usps.com.

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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