Author: Erika Towne
SchoolsSports
CIF Approves Flag Football as High School Sport
February 7, 2023
Terra Linda sophomore Ellie Gilbert could not contain her excitement on Friday, Feb. 3. Just a few hours earlier, the...
Schools
Local Schools Receive State Recognition
February 4, 2023
Public schools in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Cupertino have all received recognition by the State of California. Earlier this month,...
Public Safety
Local Massage Business Closed for Human Trafficking
February 2, 2023
The Santa Clara Police Department shut down an “illicit” massage business and rescued four human trafficking survivors earlier this month....
Community
Cabrillo Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship
February 2, 2023
Most students don’t think about scholarships in middle school, but Shreyan Jain is not like most people. The Cabrillo Middle...
Public Safety
Update: SCPD Investigating After Officer “Discharged” Weapon Near Downtown Area
January 31, 2023
Update: The Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) offered new information about why an officer “discharged” their weapon near downtown Santa...
City Politics
Planning Commission Recommends Housing Element Update
January 30, 2023
The Santa Clara Planning Commission tackled the City’s housing element update during its Jan. 26 meeting and pushed it to...
City Politics
Santa Clara’s Data Drain
January 26, 2023
Santa Clara has a power problem. During the Oct. 26, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, Electric Utility Chief Operating Officer Kevin...
Community
Body Found in Saratoga Creek in Central Park
January 20, 2023
Santa Clara police are investigating a body found in Saratoga Creek in Central Park. Both the Santa Clara Police Department...
Community
Second Round of Storms Causes Local Creeks to Swell
January 18, 2023
Another round of storms struck the Bay Area over the weekend, causing creeks to swell in Santa Clara and Sunnyvale....
Community
49ers Playoff Games Impact Local Businesses
January 13, 2023
When the 49ers make it to the playoffs, it’s good news for the team, its fans and local businesses. Many...