While many startups have focused on developing products to solve problems people didn’t know they had, Santa Clara-based MagicCube was conceived in an effort to find a solution to a real-world problem that helps small and large businesses easily — and affordably — accept credit card payments. When co-founder Sam Shawki was employed by Visa, … Read more
With the goal of turning Santa Clara into Salsa Clara, Volaré Studios opened its doors just two months ago. Located near Franklin Square, owners Marianela Calonje and Taylor Amarante say they want nothing more than to turn Santa Clarans on to Latin dance through classes offered at the studio and a summer salsa festival. “As … Read more
With the holidays, December proved to be a short month for Santa Clara City Council Members, but many still managed to notch meetings of note. Mayor Lisa Gillmor The first half of the mayor’s calendar was public events, meetings and invited guest events including a birthday celebration of “His Majesty the Emperor of Japan” (Dec. … Read more
Some business is booming and others are faltering this month. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening with businesses in Santa Clara. Opening/Recently Opened ShaQ The family owned and operated ShaQ recently opened on El Camino Real near Lawrence Expressway. Offering shawarma, wraps, tikka, falafel and a menu of Mediterranean favorites, ShaQ is at 3475 … Read more
It has been just over a year since the City of Santa Clara began offering Text to 911 services, but not all residents know about this offering and that, in an emergency situation, they have the option to send a text to 911 if they are unable to call. According to Santa Clara Police Department … Read more
On Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 at 6:36 p.m., Wilcox graduate Rachael Myers and her husband Kyle posted a message on the Facebook page of their bakery, Sweet Tooth Confections. Within the message, the Myers thanked their customers for their seven years of patronage and explained they would be closing. “Every dessert or cake was always … Read more
Just last week, every minimum wage worker in Santa Clara received a $2 per hour raise when the City’s Minimum Wage Ordinance, signed in August 2017, went into full effect. Although business owners had ample time to prepare, not all were able to find solutions that didn’t impose a product price hike onto their customers. … Read more
After a devastating fire that resulted in a total loss of the future location of beloved Santa Clara restaurant China Delight on Stevens Creek Boulevard, Santa Clarans began wondering if they would ever have the opportunity to see owner Lisa Chung and dine at the restaurant again. But, as luck would have it, just months … Read more
With community programs, available rental space, a focus on shelter dogs, adoption events and animal advocacy, San Jose’s Pup Plaza is poised to be the next big thing in animal welfare. A project of the Silicon Valley Pet Project (SVPP), which joined forces with The Dancing Cat in May 2016 to reopen the previously shuttered … Read more
Here’s how November looked for Santa Clara City Council: Mayor Lisa Gillmor The first half of the Mayor’s calendar consisted of public meetings and events. She noted her first non-public meeting with Jan Perkins, the senior partner of Management Partners, on Nov. 14 when she was interviewed by the facilitator regarding governance and Santa … Read more