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The City of Santa Clara is closing in on a modernized zoning code. On Sept. 20, the Planning Commission heard part one of a two-part presentation on the City’s zoning code update. Santa Clara’s original zoning code was adopted in 1969. While the City has made individual updates on an as needed basis, this is … Read more
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Santa Clara’s Central Park on Sept. 16 & 17 for the annual Art & Wine Festival. The community event featured dozens of local artists and performers. The City hosted two stages. On the main stage in the pavilion, artists like Stealin’ Chicago, a Steely Dan & Chicago tribute … Read more
“I see neuroscience being used interchangeably with psychology sometimes,” said Ariel Huang, 17, a Santa Clara resident. “But to me, neuroscience is more of a biological study, from brain structure to brain function.” “I’m interested in a lot of different fields of science, and I especially like exploring how those fields interact,” said Maya Sriram, … Read more
High school students from Santa Clara and Sunnyvale have made the 2023 National Merit Semi-Finalists list. According to the National Merit Scholarship Program, more than 16,000 students from across the country were named semi-finalists this year. They represent less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors. Santa Clara Semi-Finalists Noah Woo – Homeschool Ryan Co … 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
For almost a decade Stand Up for Santa Clara has portrayed itself as a community group, simply interested in making life better in Santa Clara. Critics have contended otherwise, pointing to the group’s nearly exclusive focus on city politics. This week, a new Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) complaint charges Stand Up for Santa Clara … Read more
Santa Clara Vanguard makes millions of dollars a year operating bingo out of its building on Space Park Drive near Highway 101. It’s a cash cow that’s helped support the nonprofit for decades and allowed hundreds of young artists to perform at the nation’s highest levels without spending thousands of dollars to do so. But … Read more
Entrepreneur Channon (pronounced “Shannon”) Kennedy has plenty of firsts. She was the first in her family to graduate from college. She was the first in her family to own a home. And now she’s the first in her family to hold a patent. Originally from Atlanta, Kennedy moved to Santa Clara when she was young. … Read more
“A friend once said that I run towards fires not away from them, which was an eye opener for me. I think back and it’s always been like that,” said Harbir Bhatia, who returned in July from her most recent humanitarian aid trip to Ukraine, invaded by Russia on Feb. 24, 2022. Bhatia was presented … Read more
On Aug. 16, Kijung Hospitality Group opened the highly anticipated Bay Area location of Baekjeong, the world-renowned destination for Korean barbecue, at Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose. The name “Baekjeong,” derived from the Korean term for “butcher,” reflects the brand’s commitment to sourcing exceptional, high-quality meat cuts and premium ingredients. Over the past decade, … Read more