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Gilroy Garlic Festival Returning in July

03/28/2025

You'll be able to enjoy garlic flavored ice cream to your heart's content at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, returning in July after an absence of six years.

Los Altos Library Courtyard Project to Proceed

03/18/2025

In their March 11 meeting, the Los Altos City Council voted to proceed with the library courtyard project despite concerns about the impact on the adjacent Los Altos Heritage Orchard.

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Adults With Disabilities Gain an Edge at College of Adaptive Arts

Various instruments, such as tambourines and maracas, ring out during the Thursday afternoon “Rhythm of Life” drum circle at the College of Adaptive Arts, an educational institution for students with intellectual and developmental challenges.

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Santa Clara County Libraries Brace for Loss of Federal Funds

Libraries across Santa Clara County are bracing for a multimillion-dollar federal funding cut that could affect vital community programs — all during National Library Week.
The California State Library learned last week President Donald Trump's administration terminated a $15.7 million …

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Owners of Nestldown—a Hidden World in the Redwoods That Hosts Weddings and Other Events—looking Forward to the Next Chapter

The engulfing redwoods that surround Los Gatos are a bit of an enigma. You can’t help but wonder what lies beyond the greenery.

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San José Spotlight and Omar Habbas Launch New Educational Initiative to Support the Future of Local News

San JosĂ© Spotlight is delighted to announce Omar Habbas as the first major supporter of a new educational initiative to invest in the next generation of journalists in Silicon Valley. 

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South Valley Civic Theater Unveils 2025-26 Season

South Valley Civic Theater has unveiled an ambitious lineup for its upcoming 2025-26 season, featuring productions ranging from Tony Award-winning musicals to adaptations of popular Disney movies.

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Campbell Library Renovation Needs Funds for Services

After years of delays and planning, Campbell is about to complete construction on its new library — and one nonprofit is counting on locals to step up and fill in the gaps.
Friends of the Campbell Library aims to raise …

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Downtown San Jose to Add Two-Floor Music Venue

San Jose's downtown core is about to get more lively with a new late-night concert venue and bar in the works.
The City Council has unanimously approved permits for Pete Be Center, a more than 10,000-square-foot building located in the …

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Santa Clara County Courthouse Mural Is Racist, Advocates Say

Silicon Valley groups are calling for a mural they say is racist to be removed from the Palo Alto branch of the Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Several groups including the NAACP San Jose/Silicon Valley  and Muwekma Ohlone tribe said …

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San Jose Advances Plans for Downtown Music Pavilion

San Jose’s historic St. James Park is one step closer to joining a national nonprofit’s network of outdoor music venues fashioned from neglected public spaces.
The City Council unanimously authorized negotiations Tuesday for a three-party operating agreement for the future …

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San Jose State Could Help Manage Google Journalism Investment

A coalition of California colleges including San Jose State University could manage a landmark investment by Google and the state to fund local newsrooms.
The director of San Jose State's journalism school signed onto an informal proposal submitted last month …

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