Nicole was born and raised in San Jose, CA, graduated from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR, and is now completing an MFA at SJSU. She has previously worked in book publishing + marketing, and once was a tour guide at the Winchester Mystery House. In her free time, she enjoys local trivia nights, farmers markets, and hiking at Alum Rock Park + beyond.
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Nicole Calande
City Editor