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Cornerstone. Pillar. Foundation. Core. Heart. All of these words can be used to describe the impact of Airborne Gymnastics in the city of Santa Clara. Founded in 1994, owners Leah Tanquary and Melanie Ruggiero have seen their gymnastics program soar. Still going strong after 30 years, Airborne has certainly become a pillar in the community, … Read more
Spirits were high both on the home sideline and in the home bleachers just moments prior to Kathleen MacDonald High School’s first ever varsity football game on Friday night. Unfortunately for the home fans, it took no time at all to receive a reality check. On the opening kickoff, the visiting Santa Clara Bruins delivered … Read more
After a somewhat tumultuous season a year ago, the Fremont varsity volleyball squad looks primed to take a big leap forward this season. The Firebirds retained Head Coach Michelle Wagner for a second season, and this time, she has had the whole offseason knowing it is her program to build. At this time last year, … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers will invest nearly $200 million back into Levi’s Stadium to fund major upgrades in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl in 2026. The team announced on Aug. 27 that the upgrades will include enhanced wi-fi, the largest 4K video boards in the NFL, along with upgrades … Read more
Sporting events are more than entertainment. They are often a rallying point for the cities where they take place. They give fans a sense of collective identity. Those involved with Bay Football Club (Bay FC), a local women’s professional soccer team in its inaugural season, believe embedding themselves in the community is the best way … Read more
You hear it all the time in sports talk, “defense wins championships.” And that’s the exact mentality that the Wilcox varsity volleyball team will have if it is to improve upon last season’s .500 record in league play. A year ago, the team was coming off a deep run into the CCS playoffs, where it … Read more
Last August was a whirlwind for the Santa Clara Bruins football program. Head Coach Nelson Gifford took over the job as a last minute replacement without any summer or spring work with his players. Therefore, preparations for the season were significantly sped up, essentially a crash-course education in learning the playbook. Flash forward a year … Read more
Last fall, the Wilcox Chargers varsity football team put forth yet another prototypically strong season under Head Coach Paul Rosa. In eight seasons, Rosa’s Chargers have been no stranger to CCS Championship and CIF State Championship games. The 2023 team was no different. In the first round of the CCS playoffs, the Chargers upset the … Read more
June 21 – 23 was the USA Judo Junior Olympic National and International Championships, held at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburg, Pa. Four young Santa Clara residents who study at Santa Clara’s Nakano Judo Academy attended this competition to demonstrate their Japanese martial arts smarts. Elijah Bergado, 10, won second place in the … Read more
Soon, all California high school students will learn about college grants and loans, how tax rates work, the benefits of insurance and how interest high rates can blow your budget when you miss a payment on a credit card. Last week, legislators rushed to pass legislation that would make California the 26th state to require … Read more