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City Desk: Feb. 4, 2015

City Desk: Feb. 4, 2015

Carolyn Schuk

February 11, 2015

Less is More: Doing the Math on Residential Development Fee Credits By Carolyn Schuk On Jan. 26, City Council held…

Cookbook Author and Chef Tanya Holland Gives Library Talk

Cookbook Author and Chef Tanya Holland Gives Library Talk

Cynthia Cheng

February 11, 2015

When Chef Tanya Holland visited Central Park Library on Feb. 1, she came bearing food and drink. Holland’s pork sliders,…

Humane Society Silicon Valley with Area Veterinarians Celebrate Spay & Neuter Month in February

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February 11, 2015

Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) has partnered with 20 local veterinary offices to provide reduced spay and neuter services throughout…

Hunger Pangs

Hunger Pangs

Diane Andrews

February 11, 2015

Who’s hungry? You can’t tell by looking. You have to ask: Within the past 12 months, have you ever worried…

Lawrence Station, Tasman East Redevelopment: Change the General Plan or Change the Conversation

Carolyn Schuk

February 11, 2015

Re-developing the Lawrence Station (70 acres) and Tasman East areas (45 acres) as higher-density* residential neighborhoods, during 2015 to 2025,…

Birdman/Rated R for sex, language, smoking, drinking, drug use, nudity and an embarrassing wrestling match.

Karl Scott

February 11, 2015

In the “envelope please” category, it”s time to consider some movies few have seen, but many may soon know about…

Multicultural Potluck Celebrates Sutter School&#x27s Diversity

Multicultural Potluck Celebrates Sutter School&#x27s Diversity

Diane Andrews

February 11, 2015

“We want to celebrate the diversity in our community. What better way to do it than over food?” says Michael…

SCPD Workshop on Pedestrian Safety Coming Soon

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February 11, 2015

Santa Clara is working to be more pedestrian-friendly. While older adults walk more often, they’re also at greater risk of…

Why There&#x27s No BART in the South Bay

Carolyn Schuk

February 11, 2015

Half a century ago, regional planners foresaw a rapid transit system circling the Bay, reaching from Marin to Santa Clara…

Wilcox Hosts Improv Night

Wilcox Hosts Improv Night

Melissa McKenzie

February 11, 2015

Witty, one-liners and the willingness to sacrifice any shred of dignity an actor has are the hallmarks of improv theater….

Your Body Language Speaks Out

Bob Goldman

February 11, 2015

I know! You think that the entire idea of non-verbal communication through “body language” is the worst kind of pop…

Yao-pi Hsu’s Painterly Photographs Make Waves at Triton

Yao-pi Hsu’s Painterly Photographs Make Waves at Triton

Melissa McKenzie

February 11, 2015

Sit down for five minutes in the home of Yao-pi Hsu and her passions become clear. Lining the walls of…

Looking Back – Week of January 28

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February 4, 2015

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (January 26, 1915) Future Maintenance of Fire Departments is Discussed at Special Meeting of…

Mission College’s Community Mission

Mission College’s Community Mission

Carolyn Schuk

February 4, 2015

President Barack Obama’s proposal for tuition-free community colleges has brought new focus on community colleges. A uniquely American institution, the…

American Sniper / Rated R for violence, language and sex

Karl Scott

February 4, 2015

For the second time in a matter of months, Clint Eastwood has released an American masterpiece. Less than six months…

Losing the Winning Game

Bob Goldman

February 4, 2015

It’s my own fault. I should never have started watching “Marco Polo,” the new Netflix series about the world of…

Artist Stephanie Lam: From Pets to People

Artist Stephanie Lam: From Pets to People

Melissa McKenzie

February 4, 2015

Always artistic, San Jose-based artist, Stephanie Lam, never thought about pursuing art. In fact, it wasn’t until she was close…

Blue Star Moms Award 28 Quilts of Valor

Blue Star Moms Award 28 Quilts of Valor

Diane Andrews

February 4, 2015

“I’m overwhelmingly shocked that someone still cares,” says Quilt of Valor awardee James Ray Davis, who served in the U.S….

City Desk: Jan. 28, 2015

Carolyn Schuk

February 4, 2015

Less is More: Doing the Math on Residential Development Fee Credits By Carolyn Schuk When Santa Clara’s residential development impact…

Education Desk Jan. 28, 2015

Carolyn Schuk

February 4, 2015

SCUSD Board Looks at Future Enrollments, Finances, Construction On Jan. 22, Santa Clara Unified School District Board had a stuffed…