Author: Melissa McKenzie
City Politics
January Council Calendars: Still Light, but Much to See
February 27, 2019
The first calendars of 2019 for the Santa Clara City Council are up. Here’s how our seven elected officials spent...
Business
Santa Clara Company Secures Mobile Payments, Saves Businesses Money
February 2, 2019
While many startups have focused on developing products to solve problems people didn’t know they had, Santa Clara-based MagicCube was...
Business
New Dance Studio Focuses on Latin Dances, Community Engagement
January 31, 2019
With the goal of turning Santa Clara into Salsa Clara, Volaré Studios opened its doors just two months ago. Located...
City Politics
Most City Council Members Maintained Light December Calendars
January 23, 2019
With the holidays, December proved to be a short month for Santa Clara City Council Members, but many still managed...
Business
What’s Coming, Going in and Around Santa Clara
January 23, 2019
Some business is booming and others are faltering this month. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening with businesses in Santa...
Public Safety
One Year Into Text to 911: What Residents Should Know About the Service
January 19, 2019
It has been just over a year since the City of Santa Clara began offering Text to 911 services, but...
Business
Sweet Tooth Confections Closes, Frost Cupcake Factory Moves In
January 9, 2019
On Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 at 6:36 p.m., Wilcox graduate Rachael Myers and her husband Kyle posted a message on...
Business
Minimum Wage: The Increase’s Effect on Small Businesses in Santa Clara and Their Employees
January 9, 2019
Just last week, every minimum wage worker in Santa Clara received a $2 per hour raise when the City’s Minimum...
Business
China Delight Officially Reopens in Santa Clara
January 2, 2019
After a devastating fire that resulted in a total loss of the future location of beloved Santa Clara restaurant China...
Business
A Doggone Good Time at Pup Plaza
December 27, 2018
With community programs, available rental space, a focus on shelter dogs, adoption events and animal advocacy, San Jose’s Pup Plaza...