On Saturday, September 17, 20,478 gymnasts and other participants from across the country stood on their hands at 1 p.m. EDT to break a world record for most handstands performed simultaneously. Not only was the goal to bring the title back to the United States, but it was to promote National Gymnastics Day, a day … Read more
Kids on every school campus show their allegiance to our Bay Area sports teams by donning their colors and logos, so I was surprised when I saw a couple of eighth grade boys wearing Cincinnati Reds Caps. Knowing these two boys, I was sure they were not fans and would bet they’ve never even been … Read more
Friday September 9th, hundreds of golfers, volunteers and vendors gathered at Coyote Creek Golf Links for the 9th annual Citti’s Florists golf tournament. Chairman, Gary Citti indicated this was the most successful event to date. “We are thrilled that so many friends and family members stepped up during these tough times to guarantee the success … Read more
50 years already? Yes! This year is Adrian Wilcox High School’s 50th birthday! With this year being such a remarkable landmark in Wilcox history, the WHS yearbook staff needs your help. We need all of you Charger and even WARRIOR alumni to pull out those photo albums and search for those high school memories. We … Read more
Kevin Cornelius, the gifted producer of the Roberta Jones Junior Theater, had another hit on his hands on August 27, 2011 at the talent show/fundraiser, “A Night Off Broadway.” The proceeds will help fund the Roberta Jones College Scholarship, provide grants to cover participation fees for RJJT classes and productions and help purchase equipment for … Read more
On Saturday, August 13, 2011, at 3:33 a.m., Santa Clara Police officers responded to a report of intoxicated customers causing a disturbance inside Denny’s Restaurant at 3715 El Camino Real. A Denny’s waitress asked the group to quiet down. The unidentified suspect became enraged and threw silverware at the waitress, cutting her face. The suspect … Read more
Ongoing – Farmers Market Every Saturday morning The Downtown Santa Clara Farmers Market continues its popular year-round engagement every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jackson Street between Benton and Homestead. Each season brings in new crops of fruits and vegetables (look for greens, winter squash, and late berries in the autumn). Check … Read more
It’s nearly time for falling leaves, pumpkin carving and holiday shopping. Okay, I might be getting a bit ahead of myself. However, no one can ignore the glaring “back-to-school” advertisements or the look of anticipation in the eyes of school-aged kids. Along with buying the new backpacks and binders, there are other considerations that may … Read more
With minutes to spare, Wilcox High School senior Marissa Pinero, completed her meal. She plated tenderloin kabobs with maple coriander glaze, chipotle mashed potatoes and Cappuccino mousse in house made chocolate cups and waited for time to expire as her competitors scrambled to complete the final details on their dishes. For Pinero, it had been … Read more
Santa Clara Woman’s Club is pleased to announce the 2011 recipients of the Mary S. Taylor-Ruth Frey Nursing Scholarship. Winners Jeanette Mathews, Mathew Freitas and Brandon Pierce were awarded a total of $2,000.00. This is the largest amount ever awarded by the Club. The scholarship honors Mary S. Taylor and Ruth Frey, who established baby … Read more