Santa Clara surely isn’t the place you think of when planning extravagant New Year’s parties and events, as there really isn’t much of a nightlife culture in our wonderful city. Still unsure how you’ll be ringing in the New Year? There are several local New Year’s parties and celebrations happening in and surrounding our city, … Read more
Due to tremendous budget cuts over the last several years, Santa Clara Unified School District is joining many districts across the state in implementing furlough days for students and staff. Furlough days for early 2012 are January 2, March 12, March 26, March 27 and May 21. More information regarding these days will be posted … Read more
After 30-plus years of teaching leadership and being a truly dedicated Vice Principal at Wilcox High School, Kathleen MacDonald was honored by the San Francisco 49ers and Symetra Financial as one of their Hero in the Classroom winners for 2011. Being selected to be a Hero is based on the teacher’s ability to balance the … Read more
Longtime Santa Clara community leader Anita Marencia died November 23, 2011. A life-long Santa Claran, Marencia was known for active participation in the community and her boundless energy. She was an active member of the Santa Clara Woman’s Club, the Santa Clara Women’s League, and was a dynamic force at the Heart of the Valley … Read more
I recently sat down with a group of thirteen and fourteen year old kids hoping to gain insight into their thoughts about meaningful gift giving. Trying to steer them clear of commercial products, I prompted them with the question, “What would you like from your parents that doesn’t cost money?” Their conversations were mature, thoughtful … Read more
Ongoing: Need to shed holiday pounds? Try chasing your new foster child around – excellent exercise! And providing a home for a child in need. Seeking foster parents for 13 y/o Marco. Removed from troubled home, he’s grown up too quickly. Enjoys reading, videogames, animals – needs guidance and love to thrive and learn to … Read more
Nominated by administrators from their schools for showing their commitment to being active for 60 minutes a day, several Santa Clara children recently were honored by the 49ers for their dedication to the NFL’s Play 60 program. Luis Ramirez, Cabrillo Middle School; Alexis Morris Pomeroy Elementary; Mikayla Ehresmann, Don Callejon School; Estrella Vasquez, Kathryn Hughes … Read more
The tradition of the Santa Clara Historic Home Tour, which began 33 years ago, will proudly continue this year. The event will be celebrated Friday evening, December 2nd from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, December 3rd from noon to 5 p.m. The Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara sponsors the tour with the assistance … Read more
Nominations for the annual Holiday Outdoor Decorations Contest will be accepted from Nov. 28 through Dec. 7. Decorate the exterior of your home in cheerful, colorful holiday décor and talk to your neighbors about doing the same. Nominate yourself, your neighbor, or one of the brightly lit homes you’ve seen around the City. Nominations can … Read more
Loraine Gruen celebrated her 100th birthday with her usual Joie de Vivre. Born November 11, 1911, Loraine’s unquenchable spirit has led her to have many interesting adventures. A Smith College graduate, she went on to study at the Sorbonne in Paris to learn French. She then worked at the United Nations in New York as … Read more