Author: Carolyn Schuk
Community
Lighting Santa Clara’s First Menorah
January 6, 2017
Last Thursday evening the City of Santa Clara saw its first-ever public Chanukah Menorah lighting, drawing a crowd of all...
City Politics
49ers Intercept Mayor With Lawsuit
January 6, 2017
After weeks of widely broadcast threats from Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor to take over Levi’s Stadium operations, the San...
City Politics
Jerry Marsalli: “He Stood His Watch in Full”
December 28, 2016
Last week the Santa Clara City Council honored outgoing Member Jerry Marsalli – not only for his four years of...
Schools
California School Construction Funding Maze Drives Voluntary Developer Donations
December 21, 2016
Donations by developers for Santa Clara Unified school construction – above and beyond state-allowed development fees – are quietly setting...
Community
Santa Clara Rotary’s Spirit of Christmas Present Delights Kids
December 21, 2016
At Rotary’s annual Christmas for Kids, instead of the traditional sleigh, Santa Claus arrives in 21st century California style: in...
BusinessCommunity
Moonlite Lane Sudden Shut-Down Strands Local Bowling Leagues, Sad Finale for One-Time Bay Area Bowling Icon
December 14, 2016
Two weeks ago longtime Santa Clara bowlers found themselves homeless, so to speak, when the 55-year-old Moonlite Lanes shut down...
City Politics
Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Works Overtime on Recounts, Sellers Keeps Win
December 14, 2016
For the last week it’s been all hands on deck at the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters (ROV), as...
CommunitySchools
49ers Answer City Council’s Charge of “Potential Breaches”
December 14, 2016
With a 10-page letter detailing compliance with contract terms and linking to relevant documents and Council meeting agenda reports, yesterday...
City Politics
Santa Clara City Observer: Nov. 23, 2016
November 30, 2016
O’Neill Finds a Middle Way on Stadium Contract Showdown At last week’s City Council meeting, Santa Clara Vice Mayor Teresa...
Community
Santa Clara Around Town 11/17-11/23
November 30, 2016
Santa Clara Ice at Central Park- Starting Monday, November 21st: Open skate, classes and private events. Visit Santaclaraonice.com for more...