Santa Clara Police Department Crime Bulletin

Vehicle Break-Ins are one of the most common crimes. They are usually random and are a crime of opportunity. SCPD gives the following crime prevention tips to protect your vehicle and valuables. Vehicle Break-in Prevention Tips Always lock your vehicle – An unlocked vehicle is an open invitation to a thief. Lock your vehicle even … Read more

Seniors at The Westmont Helping Save Water

Every day at meals, staff at The Westmont provide a pitcher of water to each table. Sometimes the water isn’t even touched, or is not finished. The water was previously thrown out, but residents have taken it upon themselves to start watering the flowers throughout the facility with the water.

Apprenticeship Program Provides Benefit to High School Students Innovative Donor Facilitates Collaboration

The District Council 16 International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Apprenticeship Program has partnered with Saint Lawrence Academy to complete the final phase of the school’s weight training room renovation. With funding from an anonymous donor, the program installed mirrors while providing a training opportunity for apprentice glaziers. “We are excited about this highly … Read more

City Commissions Offer Way to Contribute to Quality of Life

Residents who would like to personally contribute to the quality of life in the City of Santa Clara are encouraged to apply to serve on any of the City’s Board or Commissions. Commissions include the Board of Library Trustees, Civil Service Commission, Cultural Commission, Historical & Landmarks Commission, Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee, Parks & Recreation … Read more

Santa Clara Vanguard Wins Again

Santa Clara Vanguard has done it again. For the second time in its 10–year history, the Santa Clara Vanguard Winter Guard has won the 2015 Winter Guard International Championships in Dayton, Ohio. SCV won the April 18 competition, outperforming 30 guards from across the United States and Japan, with its 2015 show, “You’ll Never Be … Read more

Sports Arenas To Host State Cup Arena Soccer Event

The recently formed Sports Arena Alliance (SAA) has a mission to revitalize and enhance the indoor/outdoor sports arena industry. The alliance plans to provide its members with new tools, science and research in support of a variety of sports, activities and events. In addition, the organization intends to engage the general sporting public to promote … Read more

Advisory: Armed Robbery

Case Number: 15-4065 Date: April 8, 2015 Time: 7:25 AM Location: 2211 Monroe Street, Santa Clara Summary: On Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at around 7:25 a.m., officers responded to the report of a possible armed robbery at Petro Fuel gas station. The initial report stated there was a victim of a gunshot at the gas … Read more

Community Meeting Regarding Development Plans for the Winchester/Stevens Creek Area

Location: Church of the Valley, Fellowship Hall Meeting Room, 400 N. Winchester Blvd on Dolores Ave. Date: Saturday, April 11, 2015 Time: Noon-7pm Presentations will be repeated: 1pm, 2:30pm, and 5pm Information will be shared while general development happening in the Winchester/Stevens Creek region, including Westfield’s Valley Fair, Federal Realty’s Santana Row, the Century Theater … Read more