Far East Dragon Lion Dance Association entertained guests at the fourth Santa Clara Library Family Fun Night event on July 1. The youth group and lion dance troupe danced to traditional drum and cymbal music before the three lions went into the crowd, giving kids the chance to get up close and personal with the … Read more
The Megatones kicked off the first installment of the City of Santa Clara’s Concerts in the Park Series on June 19. Beginning their set with a cover of Jackson Browne’s “Running on Empty” and following it with Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “I Know a Little,” The Megatones played the songs they liked, including Santana’s “Black Magic Woman” … Read more
100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (June 24, 1913) *Highway Topics of Interest to Santa Clara Taxpayers: Palo Alto May Vote Bonds for Revolving Fund: Other Towns in County Pave Under Vrooman Act: Mass Meeting to be Held Here Tomorrow Night *Gardens in City Asset to Health: Bring Joy and Pleasure to Careworn Men & … Read more
Michael Caine, 80, and Morgan Freeman, 76, continue to act. This is magic enough for the normal person. For those that need more, see them triumph once again in Now You See Me. Or, Now You See Them. In 1966, when Michael C. was a young man of only 33, he starred in the highly … Read more
Imagine staring death in the eyes multiple times. Nine-year-old Peter, a Menlo Park resident has overcome the odds multiple times, first undergoing a heart transplant at age two, and later undergoing bouts of chemotherapy. Like many his age, Peter enjoys playing video games, playing football, spending time with his family, and believes robots are the … Read more
Santa Clara City Clerk and Auditor Rod Diridon, Jr. recently graduated from San Jose State University with a Masters degree in Public Administration. Diridon graduated at a summa cum laude level with a perfect straight-A, 4.0 grade point average. “We have a history of excellence here in Santa Clara,” said Mayor Jamie Matthews. “Professional achievement … Read more
It’s always appropriate to honor our veterans. This year, Santa Clara Daisy and Brownie Troops from St. Lawrence the Martyr added some special decorations to Santa Clara’s Veteran’s Memorial for Flag Day, June 14. With the help of the Santa Clara Woman’s Club, the scouts placed 24 pinwheel flags on the memorial path. “The girls … Read more
“Naturalistic” painter Clark Gussin has loved the style and techniques of the Old Masters since he was a boy painting at the Corcoran Gallery Art School. James Bama, Norman Rockwell, and Andrew Wyeth have long been considered Gussin’s influences, and their impact and realistic quality of work is clearly seen in his current show, “Route … Read more
Hanana Banana hit the Central Park Pavilion stage on June 17 for the second installment of the library’s Family Fun Night. After singing participation songs like “Wheels on the Bus” and “Old MacDonald Had a Farm,” Hanana Banana passed out bells so children could accompany them on the Banana Boat Song (Day-O) and La Bamba. … Read more
On June 7, 2013 members from the Santa Clara Police Department made a significant arrest of a three member burglary crew. The suspects were responsible for a number of burglaries in the 1000 Block of Benton St. During their crime spree, the suspects conducted surveillance on each home before they entered. The suspects would knock … Read more