Cupertino-based Wayzn offers a way for pet owners to not have to worry about letting their pets out. “At its heart, Wayzn is a smart pet door company,” said Adam Smithline, its co-founder and CEO. “So, we developed a technology that allows you to turn a patio sliding door into a smart pet door that … Read more
Language learning products for children have traditionally devoted themselves to acquiring a single language. Silicon Valley-based Listos Learning seeks to change that. “Listos Learning is a single mother- and woman-owned business dedicated to creating bilingual educational products for children no matter their circumstances,” said Eva Lopez, founder of Listos Learning. “Our materials are interactive, engaging, … Read more
Paul O’Lone of Santa Clara had always been told by his mother to adapt and find ways around challenges. A former Mr. America bodybuilder, he found his challenge with a debilitating disease, multiple sclerosis. His future seemed crushed. “After getting diagnosed with MS, that was like a death sentence for me,” O’Lone recalled. “I was … Read more
When many of us have a broken phone, we assume it is beyond repair and toss it away. A new California law called Right to Repair, which went into effect on July 1, will make such waste unnecessary. “Broadly speaking, the Right to Repair is the idea that you should be able to fix everything … Read more
Luis Valdes, an 18-year-old student at Mission Early College High School and Mission College, struggled with obesity. In 2022, he weighed 300 pounds. Within two years, by identifying areas for improvement, he halved his weight. “The best part is that I haven’t gained it back,” Valdes said. At a TEDx conference at Mission College this … Read more
For those whose lives have become unmanageable as a result of their alcohol use, there is hope. “If you find that you’re unable to stop — and stay stopped — it may be time to seek help,” said Kelly R., Chair of the Public Information/Cooperation with the Professional Community (PI/CPC) committee at Santa Clara County’s … Read more
Mathematics and fun? For many, the two concepts are as far removed as Neptune is from the Sun. Mathematics is a subject which many children – and adults – unfortunately detest. Santa Clara Math Circle seeks to change that. “We aim to change how math is perceived,” said Arnav Ahuja, founder and president of Santa … Read more
Cat Cat’s Nom Nom is a Sunnyvale home bakery established in 2016 by Catherine Wong. The story, like that of many in this region, stems from an immigrant. Wong, who was born and raised in Yangon, Burma, immigrated to San Francisco with her family as an adolescent. “I grew up in Myanmar and baking things … Read more
The Safeway on Stevens Creek Boulevard next to Westfield Valley Fair closed its doors on Nov. 3 after more than two-thirds of a century serving the Santa Clara community. “The Safeway situated next to Westfield Valley Fair will close in November with the expiration of their lease,” said Sue Newsom, Senior General Manager at Westfield … Read more
Pickleball is growing in Santa Clara. “You can think about it as a cross between ping-pong, tennis and badminton,” said Brandon Mackie of Pickleheads.com, the largest database of pickleball courts in the country, which helps people find courts. “The game plays very similar to tennis on a miniature version of a tennis court about a … Read more