From the Editor
6 South Bay Accent
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Here’s to South Bay Accent’s 41st annual anniversary issue!
In celebration of more than four decades publishing, we’re
delighted to invite you to step inside once again and sample
the product leading to long-term success: a carefully crafted
readers’ trove designed to inform, inspire and entertain.
After so many years covering the region, it’s no secret that the Bay Area
holds a special place in our hearts. In spite of the locality’s oft-documented
problems, many residents agree it’s still a great spot to live. Writer Carole
Barrow makes that point in “Hurray for the Bay Area!,” a quick, light-hearted
roundup of some of our favorite things about the place we call home. Where
else can you find award-winning wines in some of the most scenic mountain
terrains in the country, alongside mind-bending sights like Apple’s spaceship
headquarter building, a forest of giant redwoods, and the Golden Gate Bridge
shining through a swirl of fog? Our list only touches the surface, so if you have
your own reasons for being a Bay Area booster, feel free to add on.
In this valley, healthy eating is a popular topic, and ancient grains and
seeds play an important role on restaurant menus and in personal diets. “Let
it Grain” by Susan Hathaway describes the many uses and benefits of those
versatile ingredients and offers insights on why food lovers, health experts
and chefs expound on their virtues. The feature also includes a few recipes
with grains and seeds to try at home.
As usual, more eating enjoyment can be found in our semiannual Dining
Guide with 200 Dining Hot Spots. Whatever you’re craving—from a casual
bite to a four-star feast—there’s plenty to choose from in this popular go-to
resource. Also in this issue, check out Calendar, with two full months of fun
activities and outings, and Spotlight, a visual parade of unique products.
The South Bay is full of intriguing personalities, and in “Dance Master”
writer Julie Vallone introduces Tawnya Kuzia, owner, artistic director and
choreographer of San Jose’s Nor Cal Dance Arts studio. This profile traces
the woman’s life path from her early days as a talented, strong-willed dancer
to her current success as a leader and mentor for girls—as she guides young
dance teams to international prominence.
The recent college admissions scandal shocked many area parents and
prompted questions about shaky morals in the face of enrollment pressures.
Our feature, “Spelling it Out” by Josh Wilson, addresses the issue
and asks what, if any, part schools play in promoting students’ moral behavior.
It’s a fascinating read, discussing perceptions and advice from local
educators and leading ethics experts. The feature follows our semiannual
special section “Learning to Excel,” a useful and well-regarded guide to the
area’s top-rated private schools.
We hope you enjoy this salute to our extraordinary Bay Area; we’re grateful
to be here and happy to have you—our loyal readers and advertisers—
along for the ride!
Donna Krey
Senior Editor
Y EARS
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EXCELLENCE
CELEBRATING
Founder/Publisher
Sherran Lacey
Senior Editor
Donna Krey
Contributing Editors
Carole Barrow
Stephen Yafa
Calendar Editor
Carole Barrow
Creative Director
Kenny Boyer
Contributing Art Director
Jeffrey Nemeroff
Contributing Designer
Olivia Trinidad
Contributing Writers
Carole Barrow
Susan Hathaway
Pam Marino
Julie Vallone
Josh Wilson
Contributing Photographers
Chris Ayers
Neil Simmons
Advertising
Mitch La Crosse
Accounting Manager
Ruchi Gowda
Distribution Manager
Werner Medina
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