Janea Melido

Janea Melido

Contributor, KQED Arts & Culture

Janea Melido holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and minor in Ethnic Studies from the University of Portland. She's drawn to the quiet power of everyday stories, especially ones that often go overlooked. When she's not reporting, she enjoys cutting up her old print stories and making collages out of them. She served as an intern for KQED Arts & Culture in 2025–26.

By Janea Melido

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Juneteenth in the Bay Area: Your Event Guide for 2026

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In ‘Off Track,’ a Photographer Finds Beauty on His Caltrain Commute

7 Free Dance Classes in the Bay Area for Beginners on a Budget

The Best San José Anthems, as Chosen by DJ Cutso

Everyone’s an Artist in April Thanks to South Bay’s We Create 408

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