Author: Carolyn Schuk
City Politics
How I Balanced the California Budget
November 23, 2011
More than a few of us have said – or thought – that surely we could do better than California’s...
Community
Santa Clara Arts Walk Celebrates 5 Years and $45K for Local Arts Groups
November 23, 2011
The sun was shining both literally and figuratively on the Arts Walk Santa Clara last month when 50 walkers raised...
City Politics
49ers Stadium Development Agreement, Preliminary Financing Review at Dec. 6 Council Meeting
November 16, 2011
Come New Year’s Day 2012, the 49ers stadium project will start moving ahead at a notably faster pace. So, despite...
City Politics
Closed Sessions Matter
November 16, 2011
While California’s Brown Act establishes that public business must be conducted, well, in public, government agencies can hold private meetings...
CommunityPublic Safety
Santa Clara Police Help Bicyclists Prevent Thefts
November 9, 2011
Bicycle theft is on the rise in Santa Clara. The Santa Clara Police Department reports that about 200 bikes have...
Arts & Entertainment
Santa Clara Players Turn 50
October 19, 2011
The Santa Clara Players will celebrate its 50th season with an open house on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, from 11:00...
Community
SVP MeterConnect Program on Track
October 19, 2011
Santa Clara’s city-owned electric utility, Silicon Valley Power (SVP), is preparing to begin rollout of its smart meter program –...
Community
Santa Clara Woman’s Club Played Key Role in Getting Vote for Women in 1911
October 12, 2011
Ladies, the next time you vote take a moment to thank the Santa Clara Woman’s Club. Tireless grassroots campaigning on...
City Politics
Legal Briefs
September 28, 2011
In what alternative universe did the Santa Clara city government think an open lawsuit against a prospective City Attorney would...
City Politics
Charter Review Committee Extends Deliberations Through October
September 28, 2011
The Santa Clara Charter Review Committee won’t complete its recommendation about the city’s election system on Oct. 11, 2011 as...