Santa Clara’s Amenity Problem is Bigger Than the Super Bowl and World Cup

A look at the amenities around Levi's Stadium shows Santa Clara is a step back from where it was the last time it hosted the Super Bowl.

During a recent discussion about changes to the Related Santa Clara development, many bemoaned the project’s delay. Related was, according to the original agreements, already supposed to have the first phase of the project completed.  Extenuating circumstances — including “adverse economic conditions,” a lawsuit, regulatory red tape, the collapse of a bank planned as an anchor … Read more

CalMatters: California Car Buyers Face 600% Higher Fee Under Bill Passed by Senate

A new bill passed by the state senate, SB 791, will reportedly add more "junk fees" for people looking to buy new or used cars.

The California Senate overwhelmingly – and with bipartisan support – approved legislation that would allow car dealers to charge buyers up to $500 extra on each vehicle purchase, a blatant departure from promises both parties made this year to lower costs for Californians. The bill’s opponents said they were shocked senators would disregard their pledge … Read more

Santa Clara Hyatt Hosts AI Services Conference Propel25

In May, Rocketlane held Propel25 at the Santa Clara Hyatt, bringing together leaders in the AI services industry to help businesses grow.

As artificial intelligence continues to shape the way Silicon Valley tech companies do business, some industry leaders gathered in Santa Clara to discuss how this technology is making their work easier. Propel25, sponsored by AI professional services company Rocketlane, brought AI industry leaders and business owners together at the Santa Clara Hyatt Regency for a … Read more

VTA Reaches Contract with ATU Local 265

After months of negotiations and a strike, the VTA and the ATU Local 265 Union have reached and signed a contract for the next four years.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) was informed today that members of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265 have voted to accept the agency’s latest contract offer, concluding a months-long negotiation process. The ratification vote took place on June 3, 2025. The agreement includes wage increases of 4%, 3.5%, 3%, and 4% over a … Read more

NOVAworks: Area Workforce Development Keeps Pace With Employment Needs

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, NOVAworks helps the recently unemployed upgrade their skills so they can get back to work quickly.

As the economy continues to retract, an area workforce developer is rolling out some new initiatives to help workers and employers navigate tough economic times. NOVAworks Job Center is a federally funded job services program. It provides services to job seekers and employers. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, NOVAworks serves Los Altos, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, … Read more

Santa Clara Tech Management Company Hit with Blizzard of Class Action Suits After Data Breach

Several firms have filed class action lawsuits against the Santa Clara tech company Serviceaide for a recent data breach that put personal information at risk.

A flurry of class action lawsuits against a South Bay digital tech management company landed Monday in federal court after a data breach allegedly exposed the personal, medical and insurance information of nearly half a million people. Santa Clara-based Serviceaide Inc. provides digital management services to many health care providers and other clients, using AI … Read more

Zoom Room Dog Training Opens in Santa Clara

Zoom Room, run by Silicon Valley local Annie Wang, opens its newest location in Santa Clara on La Rambla Avenue on May 22.

Zoom Room, the nation’s fastest growing and highest-rated dog training franchise, is set to celebrate the grand opening of its newest facility in Santa Clara, CA on May 24. Located at 3544 La Rambla Ave, the new facility will serve as a modern dog training and socialization gym for pet owners in Silicon Valley. Zoom … Read more

El Camino Hospital Breaks Ground on Rehab Facility in Sunnyvale

El Camino Hospital broke ground on a new rehabilitation facility on El Camino Real in Sunnyvale on April 22. It will include beds for long-term stays.

A new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility will soon take shape along one of Sunnyvale’s main corridors. While initial construction work on the new El Camino Hospital facility on El Camino Real near Mary Avenue has already started, the official groundbreaking ceremony took place on April 22. “Patients in these types of facilities will learn how to … Read more

Nabi Cat Cafe: Sisters-In-Law Combine Business with Philanthropy

Sisters-in-law Ailee Kim and Christine Hedeen opened Nabi Cat Cafe on The Alameda near Santa Clara University in late March.

Cat cafes are common in Asia, where cafe patrons drink and eat among furry friends, perhaps getting the comforts of a pet that they cannot get at home. However, the popularity of cat cafes has spread across the world, and now one has opened in Santa Clara. Sisters-in-law Ailee Kim and Christine Hedeen opened Nabi … Read more

Eduardo’s: Keeping the Tradition of Fine Tailoring Alive in Santa Clara

Eduardo of Eduardo's Tailoring on Stevens Creek Boulevard uses his skills with a needle and thread to tackle the toughest of projects.

For 50 years, Manuel’s tailor shop was a familiar sight driving down Stevens Creek in Santa Clara. But the double whammy of advancing age and the COVID pandemic led to the master tailor writing finis in 2020 to a long career making Bay Area residents look their best. But lovers of fine tailoring need not … Read more