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For Alicia Casas, the owner and head of Jaguar Baker, her company was born out of necessity. “I was initially inspired to offer vegan treats in the South Bay after living a plant-based lifestyle for four years, in which I mostly went without one of my favorite things to eat – desserts,” Casas recalled. “Transitioning … Read more
The Sunnyvale Community Players (SCP) will present Disney’s The Little Mermaid from Sept. 9 through Oct. 1. The musical is based on the 1989 hit Disney movie, which follows Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of a little mermaid who lives in a magical kingdom under the sea. Performances are at Sunnyvale Theatre, inside the Sunnyvale Community Center, … Read more
Many local organizations are raising funds for the people and families affected by the devastating fires on the Hawaiian island of Maui including Signia by Hilton in San Jose. The hotel’s Executive Chef Hanz Letz and Executive Sous Chef Joseph Derla both have family and residence ties to Hawai’i and wanted to do something more … Read more
The State of California will take emergency action on Aug. 26 to eradicate the oriental fruit fly. Two of the insects were discovered in the City of Santa Clara earlier this month. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) says that the insect is a “significant threat” to the natural environment, agriculture and economy … Read more
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is calling on the public to help reduce DUIs in support of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign by being responsible and never driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Law enforcement agencies in California will be working … Read more
Investigators for the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) are looking for the people who shot a man outside of his home. The man lived on Klamath Drive, just a few blocks away from Serra Park. Around 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 23, the man went outside to confront a group of people who were in … Read more
A parent at Laurelwood Elementary School has filed charges of assault after a confrontation with a group of individuals handing out flyers outside of the school. It happened on Friday, Aug. 18. According to the Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD), the group Informed Parents of Silicon Valley (IPSV) was handing flyers out to parents as … Read more
Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business celebrated 100 years of educating the world’s business leaders by ringing the bell on finance’s biggest stage. On July 27, Dean Ed Grier had the honor of ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). “Well, one of our alums works on the trading floor … Read more
Sunnyvale investigators are still trying to establish a complete timeline after arresting a Sunnyvale dentist on charges of peeping and possession of child pornography. Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers arrested Zaid Yousif Sharma DDS at his home in Santa Clara on Aug. 9. Officers say that Sharma operates a dental office at 877 W. … Read more
YETI has arrived at Santana Row. The renowned retailer specializing in outdoor gear and apparel celebrated its grand opening on Aug. 17 by holding a mini cookout. The company offered BBQ and beer to visitors. The party continues throughout the opening weekend. From Aug. 18 to 20, the store will hand out popsicles and refreshments … Read more