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Weekly summary for Monte Sereno
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Monte Sereno, there were no city-specific arts and culture agenda items or meetings reported. Most recent activity related to arts and culture occurred at the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors level, including commendations for cultural events and individuals, but these did not directly involve Monte Sereno. Key county-level developments relevant as regional context include: - Commendations adopted for the San Jose Salsa Festival and the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza. - Recognition of Luis Valdez and David Alvarado for their contributions to culture and social justice. - Proclamation of March 2026 as Youth Arts Month in Santa Clara County. What to watch: Monte Sereno residents and stakeholders may want to monitor upcoming city council or planning commission agendas for any local arts and culture initiatives, as recent activity has been focused outside the city.

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Agenda item: Adopt Commendation for David Alvarado for his work which uplifts the intersections of science, culture, and human rights on the occasion of the screening of the "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez" documentary. (Arenas). SCC BOS recently discussed this issue.
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
4/28/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting's 2026-04-28 meeting centered on Valley Healthcare equipment donation and Consider recommendations relating to the creation of easements and parcel maps and exceptions for competit…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/16/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-16 meeting centered on Gonot FROM: Chief Planning Officer, Deborah Dagang SUBJECT: Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% Fund Project... and…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-09 meeting centered on Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% Fund Project Selection Criteria Update and Across Barrier Connections Plan Upda…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-09 meeting centered on Report out from each breakout group (10 minutes) Staff from the Cities of Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Oakland provided... and Adjou…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/8/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-08 meeting centered on Across Barrier Connections Plan Update and One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 Program and Project Selection Criteria, with ad…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/8/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-08 meeting centered on Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% Fund Project Selection Criteria Update and Across Barrier Connections Plan Upda…
This update comes from a public meeting summary.
MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/8/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-08 meeting centered on Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% Fund Project Selection Criteria Update and Across Barrier Connections Plan Upda…
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March 2026
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MeetingMeeting summary
3/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Meeting (2026-03-10 11:00 AM): Tuesday, March 10, 2026 11:00 AM Santa Clara Valley Water District HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California Join Zoom Meeting: https://valleywater.zoom.us/j/84454…
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
14: Transit-Oriented Communities Grant Program Cycle 3
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
7: 2016 Measure B - Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program: Cycle 3 Program of Projects
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
7: 2016 Measure B - Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program: Cycle 3 Program of Projects
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
12: One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 Program and Project Selection Criteria
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
14: Transit-Oriented Communities Grant Program Cycle 3
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
12: One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 Program and Project Selection Criteria
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
18: One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 Program and Project Selection Criteria
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
8: 2016 Measure B - Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program: Cycle 3 Program of Projects
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