Vida Anderson has been coming to the Santa Clara County Youth Fair since she was in junior high school over 50 years ago. “We used to get half a day off on Fridays to come to the fair when it was held in September,” recalls Anderson, who is volunteering at the fair’s information booth this … Read more
Pam Fox has some words of support for those who wish to pursue a career in education: “If you have the love and passion for working with children, you need to hang in there. If it’s your calling, you need to follow your dreams.” Fox, the retiring principal of Haman Elementary School, has had a … Read more
A drive through Santa Clara’s Rivermark neighborhood will yield the charming sights of new houses and apartment complexes. Many local residents don’t know that tucked away on the grounds of the Mansion Grove Apartments is the historic James Lick Mansion on 4750 Lick Mill Boulevard. James Lick was once the richest man in California. “James … Read more
Anna Warren is a self-proclaimed geek. To show how passionate she is about promoting geekdom, Warren has the phrase “Geek Heaven” printed on the back of her card for her comic book and game store, Illusive Comics & Games. The store is located here in Santa Clara at 2725 El Camino Real, Suite 105. “We … Read more
Kids sit in circles eagerly discussing with their group leaders about what it means to trust God. The younger kids dance and sing to songs about God. Such are the activities on the first day of Kids Games, a week-long sports and arts program for kids hosted by Santa Clara’s South Bay Church at the … Read more
“Bernard experienced bullying, especially during his middle school years,” recalls Donna, the mother of Bernard, who is autistic. “Kids would say things, and it would upset him. Some kids would push him out of the lunch line or take his lunch money.” Not only is bullying and social exclusion a painful experience for a child, … Read more
Kristin Lindseth-Rivera knew she wanted to be a professional artist ever since she was a child. So she worked on her craft and studied art in many schools, including the University of Paris. Eventually, she made her childhood dream come true. Today Lindseth-Rivera is an established artist known for her mesmerizing sculptures, prints, and drawings. … Read more
A successful banker gives up her secure job to start her own business. Such is the story of Janice Chua, a Santa Clara resident who once managed the loan operations division at the city’s Silicon Valley Bank before she decided to leave banking to pursue her lifelong dream of opening a cafe. This dream came … Read more
At White Shallot, a restaurant located at 3143 Stevens Creek Boulevard in San Jose’s Winchester Shopping Plaza, couples, families, friends, and business people pack the tables for a fine dining experience. While waiting for their food, diners can smell the fresh flowers set in glass vases at their tables or admire the art work of … Read more
This is an exciting year for the Miss Santa Clara Auxiliary. For the first time ever, a titleholder from Santa Clara won a state title. On June 24, Jessa Carmack, formerly Miss Mission City’s Outstanding Teen 2011, was crowned Miss California’s Outstanding Teen 2011 at the state pageant held in Fresno, CA. “I’m still in … Read more