According to Santa Clara City Council October calendars, it appears as if Santa Clara’s elected officials are starting to wind down their activities for the year. Outside of a number of public meetings and events, there were few notable finds, but here’s how October looked for City Council. Mayor Lisa Gillmor Gillmor kept a … Read more
While new there are far more businesses opening than closing in and around Santa Clara, there are a handful that will say farewell before the end of the year. Here’s what’s coming and going. Recently Opened Jiaren Cafe 1171 Homestead Rd., Ste 140B, Santa Clara Jiaren Yoga recently opened its onsite cafe, Jiaren Cafe. The … Read more
Patrons of Sunnyvale’s Il Postale restaurant will soon see new faces at the helm, as longtime owner Joe Antuzzi has sold the Italian eatery and retired. Often seen behind the bar or roaming the restaurant’s dining area, Antuzzi, who opened the restaurant at the old post office on Washington Avenue in 1995 and relocated it … Read more
It appears as if the year is beginning to wind down for members of Santa Clara’s City Council, as most Council Members recorded few non-public meetings and events. Still, there were a few notable finds. Here’s how Council spent September. Mayor Lisa Gillmor Early in September (Sept. 6), Gillmor met with Congressman Ro Khanna … Read more
Although only an Olympic sport since 1984, competitive rhythmic gymnastics began in the 1940s. Hallmarked by combining elements of ballet, gymnastics and dance, rhythmic gymnasts manipulate rope, clubs, hoops, balls and ribbon in their quest to combine beauty and grace into a well-received routine. “Over the past few years, U.S. rhythmic gymnasts have been achieving … Read more
A community-wide effort is currently underway to save a small Rivermark bagel shop that has been in business for 15 years. Terry Eng, owner of Posh Bagel, is likely to lose her location and be forced to close the loved bagelry, which is one of only two places in Rivermark Village serving breakfast. According to … Read more
With few closures and plenty on the horizon, the future of business in and around Santa Clara and Sunnyvale is looking bright. Here’s what’s new and coming soon. Recently Opened Malaya 3149 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara Malaya opened Aug. 6 in the former Mexicali Grill location at the Mercado. The restaurant focuses on … Read more
Returning to its roots and avoiding a complete closure, the St. Justin Thrift Store will reopen as the Outgrown Shop in January. As the cost of business became too much to handle, St. Justin School chose to begin liquidating assets throughout the month of September. The school, however, remained hopeful it would find a way … Read more
There are two new leaders at the helm of Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) this year. The organization, coming off a third-place finish at the Drum Corps International (DCI) Championships, has announced Brett Bernardini as its new Executive Director and Ivan De La Cruz as its Corps Director. An accomplished pianist and vocalist, Berardini … Read more
When the San Francisco 49ers opened the 2019-2020 season at Levi’s Stadium on Sept. 22, faithful fans from all over did more than revel in a four point victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and third win of the season; they were treated to a number of new dining options hand picked by hospitality partner Levy … Read more