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“The Deep & Dark Blue” tells a beautiful story centered on transgender identity

Maida Suta, Reporter | June 26, 2021

Niki Smith’s fantasy graphic novel “The Deep & Dark Blue” captures the emotional complexity of transgender identity.

MARINA deconstructs society and explores self in indie album “Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land”

Kat Pursell, Reporter | June 24, 2021

Indie-pop artist MARINA’s “Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land” strikes listeners with its social commentary and self-reflection.

The Little Baker San Jose: Home-based Korean bakery whips up Asian-inspired flavors

Annalise Freimarck, Editor Emeritus | June 19, 2021

Le specializes in Korean bento cakes, which are miniature cakes around 4 inches in diameter typically frosted with detailed designs.

Myungrang’s fresh and tasty corn dogs are a delicacy

Natalie Marques, Reporter | June 16, 2021

The Korean corn dog restaurant Myungrang in serves a variety of corn dogs that put a delicious twist on an American classic.

A villain gets deeper but sugarcoated character in “Cruella”

Maida Suta, Reporter | June 16, 2021

“Cruella” strikes a good balance between portraying the evil and the tragedy in the life of Cruella de Vil.

Walking down the “dream market”: small businesses sell local wares in San Jose

Natalie Marques, Reporter | June 16, 2021

Small businesses and food vendors displayed their creations in Downtown San Jose at the Bay Area Dream Market on June 5.

Dr.ink tries to find its niche in the milk tea market

Natalie Marques, Reporter | June 14, 2021

In San Jose, where milk tea shops are around every corner, Serena Yang has tried to branch out from the typical “boba shop” branding at Dr.ink.

For “Friends” lovers, “Friends: The Reunion” gives you exactly what you need

Kaylee Flores, Reporter | June 8, 2021

“Friends: The Reunion” celebrates the magic of “Friends” by showing unseen footage on set with the reactions of the cast — a tasteful dive into nostalgia for any “Friends” fan.

Only die-hard “cinnaholics” will like the sweet treats Cinnaholic offers

Carolyn Brown, Reporter | June 4, 2021

The vegan bakery Cinnaholic in downtown San Jose serves an array of delicious-sounding desserts, but they fell short of being worth trying.

‘Selena: The Series’ broadens the legacy of the late icon and her Tejano music

Kevin Nguyen, Reporter | June 4, 2021

A year before her death at the age of 23, the singer Selena Quintanilla was asked, “When you’re gone, how do you want to be remembered?” That question sits at the heart of Netflix’s rich and tender...