Chairs in Northside Library’s community room formed a big circle on the evening of April 6 when Santa Clara residents participated in Chat with the Chief, a meeting with Police Chief Mike Sellers. Bart Carlee asked about what the department is doing to prevent graffiti. Hosam Haggag asked about citizen safety and cultural and religious … Read more
On the morning of April 2, the sun shone bright and 1,000 colorful eggs were spread across the neon green grass outside the Northside Library. The Northside Eggstravaganza drew over 300 people and among them were an estimated 120 young children. “We wanted a weekday hunt so stay-at-home parents, grandparents and nannies could come and … Read more
“We are the underdogs because we are the smallest middle school in the school district,” says Vicki Martin, coach and department head of P.E. for the middle school at Don Callejon School. “In sports, we have the least number of kids to pick from. Until recently, we’ve never won a championship.” On March 24, the … Read more
Stacey Tinianov was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2013. The cancer is currently in remission. She left her job in the high-tech industry a year ago, and when she regained her strength, she wanted a career change. Today Tinianov is a community engagement and advocacy consultant who seeks to educate cancer patients about how … Read more
Walking into the Mission Bistro on March 24, one would catch a glimpse of culinary students Joshua Cabutotan and Emerson Erazo cooking aromatic meat and vegetables at the demo station. What sets the Mission Bistro apart from other restaurants is that students from Mission College’s Hospitality Management department run this place. Lunch is currently served … Read more
Attendees received bright handkerchiefs and fake moustaches upon arrival at author Stacey Lee’s talk at Northside Library on March 21. Lee is the author of the newly released young adult novel, “Under a Painted Sky.” A tale of historical fiction is told from the perspective of a Chinese American girl living in Missouri during the … Read more
Nancy Koble, a city crossing guard, works mostly at East River Parkway and Burdick Lane outside of Don Callejon School. For the last eight years, Koble has served community members with her cheerful greetings and attentive guidance as she helps them cross the street. Koble was unaware that several Don Callejon parents nominated her for … Read more
Truffles and filled chocolates were action items on March 20 at Mission College’s Hospitality Management class, Introduction to Chocolate and Confectionery. So far, students have already learned to make fudge, lava cakes, chocolate pictures and candy molds. While assignments revolving around chocolate occupy the first half of the course, a closer study of sugar fills … Read more
For the last six years, ReJoyce Ross has been a learner at Read Santa Clara, the city library’s free literacy program. “What made me come here was that I was cleaning a lady’s house and her husband was there,” Ross says. “I was supposed to pull out a special cleaner from under the cabinet, and … Read more
On Mar. 5, students at Santa Clara High School’s culinary program learned how to make delicious shrimp ceviche from Chef Keriann Von Raesfeld, a contestant on Season 12 of Top Chef. This high school visit is one of many events Von Raesfeld has been invited to make appearances for since the recent season of the … Read more