In decades past, five big arts groups dominated the Silicon Valley culture scene. The local arts organizations look quite different these days.

An individual or group claiming to be the hacktivist collective Anonymous has shut down all websites operated by Embarcadero Media Group.

Blackbird Tavern announced Monday that it will be closing a little more than a year after opening its doors. The restaurant, which also served craft beer and cocktails, and hosted regular live music events, opened in downtown San Jose on July 1, 2013.