Latte art by Lauren Burns, co-owner at Voyager Craft Coffee, in Santa Clara, Calif., on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) By Linda Zavoral | lzavoral@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group Two coffee lovers. And now four brick-and-mortar locations with an ever-growing team of baristas and bakers.

Anglers spent the afternoon June 19 trying to catch some fish from the shore of Uvas Reservoir in west Morgan Hill. Photo: Tarmo Hannula Although the daylight is now getting shorter, this week's summer solstice marked the beginning of many Californians’ favorite season. In Santa Clara County, the summertime brings plenty of places and opportunities to hike, camp, fish, cycle, play and enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities at public parks.

News News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Numb & Spicy Pork Xia Long Bao are among the made-to-order soup dumplings available at the new Dumpling Hours in downtown Walnut Creek. (Jessica Yadegaran/Bay Area News Group)

Visitors look at paintings by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat at the Orlando Museum of Art, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. On Friday, June 24, 2022, the FBI raided the art museum and seized more than two dozen paintings attributed to Basquiat following questions about their authenticity. The FBI raided a Florida art museum on Friday and seized more than two dozen paintings attri…

News News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Flower Flour Patisserie and Artisan Cakes recently opened in the Saratoga Village. Manager Amye Dickson says the owners chose Saratoga for Flower Flour’s third location “because it embodies what we strive for… family-friendly, neighborly and a great find on a small scale.” (Photo by Debby Rice)

I've never had Kyrgyz food before, but this place is next to the Caltrain station and I was curious (601 Old County Road, 650-226-5163). They suggested this dish called kuurdak, which is lamb and potatoes, and it was pretty darned good, being tender and fatty. He also brought me a chili paste later that was pretty potent.