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San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles promotes and celebrates the artistry and history of quilts and textiles. The museum is known for exhibitions that explore all aspects of fiber art, collaborating with traditional artists and innovators to showcase different designs and provide creative activities for viewers to engage with the art.

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New Mural Unveiled in East San Jose

05/25/2024

A mural painted by artist Edgar Ochoa and funded by the San Jose Sharks "Local Color" program was unveiled on May 24 at its location in East San Jose at Alum Rock Avenue and 34th Street.

Shakespeare Returns to Cupertino in July

05/17/2024

Free Shakespeare will return to Memorial Park this summer thanks to sponsors at the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival.

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San José Spotlight Wins 4 First Place State Journalism Awards

San José Spotlight brought home seven California Journalism Awards in the annual contest sponsored by the California News Publishers Association, including four first-place wins.
The yearly competition showcases the best print and digital reporting and photography statewide. News organizations compete …

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Country Music Fans Flock to Morgan Hill Festival

Thousands of country music fans attended the June 29 Boots and Brews Country Music Festival at the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center.

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Local Muralist Creates Visual History of Los Gatos at NUMU

When San Jose-based artist Tomas Wisper Talamantes learned that New Museum (NUMU) wanted him to paint a mural about Los Gatos inside the museum, he had a lot of questions. The first one was where, exactly, this museum was.

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San Jose’s New Mural Makes a Social Media Splash

San Pedro Square has come a long way since the dumpy Sizzler on the corner and the Aconda flophouse across the street. Now it’s covered with paint.

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Los Gatan Earns First-Ever CNPA Comp Nomination in 2023 California Journalism Awards Contest

The Los Gatan has earned its first-ever California News Publishers Association award nomination, in the 2023 California Journalism Awards contest.

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North Sunnyvale to Get a Long-Awaited Library

North Sunnyvale residents will be able to access the city’s library resources closer to home by next year.
The Sunnyvale City Council on May 21 unanimously awarded Bobo Constructions a $23 million contract to build the Lakewood Branch Library and …

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Enter Your Coyote Valley Photos in Contest

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority this week announced its first Coyote Valley Photo Contest, allowing local residents and photography enthusiasts to share their favorite images of the local natural wonderland.

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California has been home to many Asian American and Pacific Islanders who have transcended barriers and reshaped society, from education to advocacy, art to sports, politics, and beyond.

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The Northern Lights appeared in Northern and Central California Saturday night.

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