In 2012, Cate Carlin won the title of Miss Santa Clara 2012 and received $5,200 in scholarship money applied to her studies for a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development at San Jose State University, and a Master’s Degree in Education and teaching credentials at Santa Clara University. Having worked as an educator, Carlin is now … Read more
From Feb. 18 to March 6, the Sunnyvale Community Players is running “Legally Blonde The Musical JR.,” a youth production featuring 34 talented young actors and actresses, split up into two casts. According to Producer Ramesh Krishnan, the cast, crew, staff and audience members are required to be fully vaccinated. Audience members must be masked … Read more
Ryota Sato, 16, is a student at Wilcox High School. When Sato first began learning Computer Science, he was unsure whether the subject was the right fit for him. But he kept on with his studies. During the spring semester of 2021, Sato took the Advanced Placement (AP) test for Computer Science Principles. He scored … Read more
The Santa Clara Swim Club (SCSC) hosted a CBA meet at the International Swim Center from Jan. 14 to Jan. 16. A CBA meet is an entry-level competition for all ages with time standards that the participating swimmers work toward. The sequence for young swimmers who want to swim competitively can begin with CBA meets. … Read more
Recently, the Mission Saints Women’s College Basketball team played a home game against Southern California’s Harbor College. Molly Erezo, a Mission Saint, scored 15 points in the victory, including a half-court shot at the buzzer. Her teammate, Dulce Jacobo, had a record-setting 13 blocked shots. The two women expressed their respect for their coach, Corey … Read more
Santa Clara’s treasured El Camino Mongolian BBQ at 3380 El Camino Real (cross street: Nobili Ave.) will permanently close after Dec. 15. After 17 years of providing delicious food prepared on a grill by chefs, restaurant owner John Seo and his wife, Sunny, will retire. In March, the couple will return to Korea. “I have … Read more
Priya Vasan, a Santa Clara resident and a native of India, began her decade-long career in the jewelry industry in sales and jewelry modeling. She has also worked in customer relations, public relations and as the assistant manager of a jewelry store. During the pandemic, Vasan observed that consumers sought retail therapy and that the … Read more
Ruby, 14, Om Kulkarni, 14, and Grace Muresan, 14, created Adiona, a portable workspace during distance learning last year when they were eighth-graders in the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute at Cabrillo Middle School. The team members are now freshmen at Santa Clara High School. Adiona is made from simple materials, including a suitcase, a wooden … Read more
It was a busy day for young entrepreneurs at the third annual Santa Clara Children’s Business Fair on Oct. 23 at Live Oak Park where 60 businesses were set up. Ovee Dharwadkar, 12, displayed her key chains, accessories, and jewelry made from a 3D printer at Love3Dsigns. Aditya Shivakumar, 13, and Trisha Shivakumar, 12, advertised … Read more
On Oct. 21, the Mission City Community Fund (MCCF) hosted “Greater Giving Local Focus,” a virtual awards and auction event. Some of the money raised will go toward MCCF’s Non-profit of the Year, the College of Adaptive Arts. “We are delighted to recognize College of Adaptive Arts as our 2021 Non-profit of the Year celebrating … Read more