Author: Erika Towne
Schools
SCU President Resigns Following Leave of Absence and Allegations of Inappropriate Comments
May 13, 2021
Santa Clara University (SCU) President Father Kevin O’Brien resigned on May 9, after a two month leave of absence. O’Brien...
City Politics
Planning Commission Recommends City Council Approve El Camino Real Specific Plan
May 13, 2021
Santa Clara’s El Camino Real Specific Plan is headed to the City Council. During a special session on May 10,...
Schools
49ers EDU Program Goes Virtual
May 12, 2021
COVID-19 has impacted programs for kids all over the Bay Area, including the 49ers EDU program. When schools shut down...
Business
Great America Ready to Reopen After Missing 2020 Season Due to COVID-19
May 11, 2021
Great America is ready to welcome guests back into the park. On May 22, the theme park will reopen its...
Public Safety
Former Santa Clara Swim Club Coach Sentenced, Santa Clara Swim Club Still Not Made Whole
May 11, 2021
The criminal case against former Santa Clara Swim Club (SCSC) coach John Bitter is officially done. Bitter was sentenced to...
City Politics
Twisters Gymnastics Receives Use Permit, Planning Commission Recognized for Its Work
April 30, 2021
El Camino Real Specific Plan The Planning Commission will hold a special hearing on Monday, May 10 at 6 p.m....
City Politics
Long Debate Over Future of Santa Clara Leads to No Action on Proposed Data Center
April 16, 2021
Santa Clara’s Planning Commission took no action on April 14 on a proposed plan for a data center at 2905...
Community
Sunnyvale Holds AAPI Solidarity Event
April 8, 2021
The City of Sunnyvale hosted a forum and solidarity event on April 7 to offer support to the Asian American...
Community
Last Minute Push for Funding for Santa Clara’s All-Inclusive Playground
April 8, 2021
Almost a year and a half after announcing an all-inclusive playground in Santa Clara’s Central Park, the Magical Bridge Foundation...
Schools
SCUSD Students Return to School in Hybrid Learning Format
March 29, 2021
The excitement at Don Callejon School in Santa Clara was palpable on Monday, March 29. For the first time in...