Since joining San Jose’s LGBTQ Youth Space Speakers Bureau, 24-year-old Kevin Villegas shares his personal story with other young people about growing up between different worlds and not always being sure where he fit in. “I want to be that safe adult that I didn’t have growing up,” he remembers. “I encourage others to advocate for those who can’t advocate for themselves.” For more information visit youthspace.org

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April 10, 2026

Connect the Bay: ICAN

The International Children Assistance Network (ICAN) is a nonprofit serving one of the largest Vietnamese communities in any one city outside of Vietnam, located in San Jose.
April 10, 2026

Poet Ed Coletti and poet/playwright David Beckman joined Doug on Midday Music

National Poetry Month continues with Sonoma County poet, Ed Coletti, along with poet and playwright, David Beckman. KRCB (NorCal Public Media) celebrates National Poetry Month with special poetry programming on "Midday Music with Doug Jayne." Doug will be hosting local poets, writers, and musical…
April 09, 2026

Poet Shawna Swetech joined Doug for Midday Music

As a retired Registered Nurse, Shawna Swetech has a unique perspective that seeps into her poetry. Shawna shared some of her poetry on Midday Music. KRCB (NorCal Public Media) celebrates National Poetry Month with special poetry programming on "Midday Music with Doug Jayne." Doug will be hosting…
April 08, 2026

Bill Vartnaw on Midday Music

Publisher of Taurean Horn Press , and former Poet Laureate, Bill Vartnaw reads some poems and discusses his love of the written word. KRCB (NorCal Public Media) celebrates National Poetry Month with special poetry programming on "Midday Music with Doug Jayne." Doug will be hosting local poets,…
April 07, 2026

Poets Jodi Hottel and Enid Pickett stopped by Midday Music

Poet Jodi Hottel (center) and Poet Laureate of Healdsburg Jazz, Enid Pickett (right) joined Doug for a wonderful reading and conversation. Have a listen! KRCB (NorCal Public Media) celebrates National Poetry Month with special poetry programming on "Midday Music with Doug Jayne." Doug will be…
April 06, 2026

Poet Jack Crimmins stopped by for Midday Music

Poet and KRCB Connections 8 contributor, Jack Crimmins joins Doug to talk about his craft. KRCB (NorCal Public Media) celebrates National Poetry Month with special poetry programming on "Midday Music with Doug Jayne." Doug will be hosting local poets, writers, and musical guests to read poetry,…
Mar 11, 2026

Connect the Bay: Ujima

Ujima Adult and Family Services has been providing mental health services to Santa Clara County’s African community for more than 30 years with…
Nov 30, 2025

Greetings from Occidental

The Art Gallery at Occidental Center for The Arts is open on Saturdays and Sundays 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Throughout the year, local artists are invited…
Aug 27, 2025

Connect The Bay: Niles Canyon Railway

All Aboard for History! Ride the rails with us on the volunteer-run Niles Canyon Railway, which operates excursion and holiday trains from Sunol to…

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