The supporters of the Northside Library have endured a storm of uncertainty ever since this summer, when the county issued a temporary restraining order requiring construction on the nearly complete library to stop. While the city refutes the claim that it misused redevelopment agency funds to build the library, Northside Library’s doors remain locked. On … Read more
The Texas barbequed spare ribs were packed with flavor, the pit-smoked chicken was juicy and tender, and the grilled cilantro garlic bread was crispy and warm. A thick slice of chocolate birthday cake topped off Willy’s 30th Birthday BBQ Bash. The event marked Armadillo Willy’s three decades of success in the restaurant industry and the … Read more
When Mary Pat Phillips earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign during the 1980s, there weren’t that many jobs. For awhile, she lived at home with her parents while doing work that didn’t challenge her creatively. Then she got her teaching credential at San Francisco State University and everything changed. “The teaching … Read more
Half a dozen book shelves, constructed with donated milk crates, are sitting outside the Northside Library. The shelves are filled with books, donated by community members who came to celebrate the opening of the milk crate library on September 29. The Northside Library remains closed after the county issued a temporary restraining order that required … Read more
“It’s like a train coming towards you; you can hear it coming, and all of a sudden it’s just over by the blink of an eye,” says Crystal Lee of her experience at the Miss America competition in mid-September. Lee is Miss California 2013 and the first runner-up at the Miss America competition. Although Lee … Read more
On September 30, Scott Lane Elementary School ventured into a time machine so the campus community could take a nostalgic look back on the 60th anniversary of the school’s opening. Staff members walked through campus in vintage scarves, Pink Lady jackets, and cat eye glasses with bright rims. Students held a sock hop dance during … Read more
On September 14 at the Domain Hotel in Sunnyvale, about 50 bakers put their best cake forward at Cake-Off4Kids, a baking competition benefiting Cake4Kids. The non-profit organization matches volunteer bakers up with underserved and foster youth to donate birthday cakes. fter guests dined on food provided by Santa Clara’s Mio Vicino, they headed upstairs to … Read more
Right now, no one can confirm whether the City of Santa Clara or the Santa Clara County owns the Northside Library at 695 Moreland Way. But ever since Santa Clara County issued a temporary restraining order to require that the city stop construction of the library, Santa Clara residents have been campaigning to open the … Read more
Visitors swinging by Neighborhood Christian Center marvel at the lush organic vegetable and fruit garden, the lively chicken coop, and the shaded amphitheater for outdoor learning. With such amenities offered to its young learners, it’s no surprise that NCC is the first educational program in Santa Clara to earn the Green Business Certification. To help … Read more
When the caller announces O-75, the highest number on the board, the players shout “Big Momma!” or “Big Daddy!” Such spirit is typical among the attendees of Gay Bingo, held on Wednesday nights at The Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center. Two early bird games begin at 6:30 p.m. and 10 regular games begin at 7 … Read more