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
On June 9, the Harris Lass Museum hosted its annual Tea and Vintage Fashion Show fundraiser put on by History San Jose’s Portraits of the Past. The show consisted of a series of short, comedic historical highlights – mostly of women, pioneers and reputable figures – of early Silicon Valley with an emphasis on their … Read more
Last year, the Santa Clara Library’s popular Family Fun Night summer shows were separate from the City of Santa Clara’s Concerts in the Park series, but this year, the two have combined, giving guests 15 different shows to choose from over the course of the next two months. Family Fun Night kicked off on June … Read more
Dr. Diane Craig, Hospital Medicine at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, knew there was a killer stalking the halls of her hospital. It was stealthy and struck quickly. And Craig knew it could be stopped. How she and her team approached this killer named “sepsis” is becoming a model for the nation. A modern detective story? … Read more
100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (June 10, 1913) *Cherry Carnival Bills Cause Chills: However Money is Holding Out and Success Crowns Efforts of Town Boosters *Progress Noted in Near-by Towns: San Jose to construct septic tank for $20,000: Palo Alto Studying Acquisition of Municipal Gas Plant: Mountain View Citizens Demand Acquisition of a Park … Read more
Once rated the top dance band in San Jose, Lil’ Big Band held their 30th Reunion show on June 7 at Mariani’s Inn and Restaurant in Santa Clara. Singers Margo LeDuc and Michelle Jordan sang with the band during throughout the evening. The band played for over three hours to a packed ballroom of fans. … Read more
On June 2, the Santa Clara Ballet School and Company presented Spring Enchantments at the Mission City Center for the Performing Arts. SCB opened the show with its younger ballerinas dancing to “Once Upon a Dream” choreographed by Jyvonne Montosa and “From Barre to the Stage” choreographed by artistic director Josefa Villanueva-Reyes. The ballet company … Read more
In one of the largest free pet adoption events in history, Maddie’s Fund, a non-profit dedicated to achieving a no-kill nation, held its annual Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days at 200 adoption sites in five states (New York, Nevada, Wisconsin, Florida, and California) on June 1and 2. Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority participated in the event, … Read more
The Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends recently received a large donation from Ray Edinger to rename the Central Park Library’s Cedar Community Room in honor of his wife, Margie Edinger, who passed away in April. Ray and Margie were 57-year residents of Santa Clara, raised three children, and have done much to help … Read more
100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (June 3, 1913) * Financial Report Released by Cherry Carnival Committee: Over $165,000 Worth of Bills Paid but $222 Still in Bank *Trustees Transact Town’s Business in A.M. Session: Monthly Reports Show Excellent Condition of Municipal Finances and Property: Seagraves Fire Truck Officially Accepted: Completion of Town Hall Discussed: … Read more