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Rotary’s Christmas for Kids Puts Big Smiles on Young Faces

Rotary’s Christmas for Kids Puts Big Smiles on Young Faces

Carolyn Schuk

December 31, 2014

The most fun was “getting presents and meeting Santa,” said fourth graders Janelle, Marisela and Stephanie. That was something every…

Sage and The Chemists’ Concoct Unique Sound

Sage and The Chemists’ Concoct Unique Sound

Melissa McKenzie

December 31, 2014

Playing music to the soundtrack of the listeners’ life, Santa Cruz-based Sage and The Chemists combines the unique paring of…

Santa Clara Ballet Performs Annual Nutcracker Show

Santa Clara Ballet Performs Annual Nutcracker Show

Cynthia Cheng

December 31, 2014

“The basic show and choreography is the same this year,” says Molly Barber, publicity officer of the Santa Clara Ballet…

Santa Clara Chorale Commemorates Centenary of WWI Christmas Eve Truce

Santa Clara Chorale Commemorates Centenary of WWI Christmas Eve Truce

Diane Andrews

December 31, 2014

In a poignant juxtaposition of war and peace, the Santa Clara Chorale commemorated the WWI true story of “The Christmas…

Santa Clara Girl Scouts Go Caroling at Santana Row

Santa Clara Girl Scouts Go Caroling at Santana Row

Cynthia Cheng

December 31, 2014

Thankfully, the sky was clear from rain showers on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 18 so about 60 Girl Scouts…

SCFD and Local Company Team Up for Holiday Toy Drive

SCFD and Local Company Team Up for Holiday Toy Drive

Carolyn Schuk

December 31, 2014

On Dec. 5, the annual joint Santa Clara Fire Department and Rudolph & Sletten holiday toy drive made a brighter…

Wake Up and Dream: Mission Dance Company Dazzles

Wake Up and Dream: Mission Dance Company Dazzles

Melissa McKenzie

December 24, 2014

From hip hop to ballroom, 14 beautifully crafted dance numbers made up the Mission Dance Company’s Wake Up and Dream…

Work Daze – The Problem with Perfect

Admin

December 24, 2014

Let’s be honest here – it’s not easy being perfect. Being perfect, I know this for a fact, and even…

Another Day, Another Courtroom for Schools Trustee

Carolyn Schuk

December 24, 2014

While most people try to minimize legal entanglements, Santa Clara Unified Trustee Christopher Stampolis has been actively adding to his…

Breakfast with Santa Makes the Weekend Merry and Bright

Breakfast with Santa Makes the Weekend Merry and Bright

Diane Andrews

December 24, 2014

Santa Claus must love Santa Clara. He came to town again on Dec. 13 to make the weekend merry and…

Children Rock to Teacher Sean’s Holiday Jingle Jam

Children Rock to Teacher Sean’s Holiday Jingle Jam

Cynthia Cheng

December 24, 2014

Children dance under a raised rainbow parachute to the song, “What Child is This.” They manage instruments to the piano…

City Desk: Dec 17, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

December 24, 2014

‘Tis Montana Before Christmas, ENA Extension Request in Hand Stardate 2044: Joseph Montana III – CEO of Montana Development Group…

Education’s Good Old Days – How Bad They Were

Carolyn Schuk

December 24, 2014

Attacking the public education system is probably one of the most popular and least-informed leisure activity in the United States….

Headen-Inman Displays Art

Headen-Inman Displays Art

Melissa McKenzie

December 24, 2014

Fifty works of art lined the walls of Santa Clara’s Headen-Inman House, as students of the Triton Museum of Art’s…

The Theory of Everything/Rated PG-13 for Grown-Up Relationships

Karl Scott

December 24, 2014

When Stephen Hawking graduated from college, his I.Q. was already higher than those of all his professors. In fact his…

Recognition for Santa Clara’s Sikh Community

Recognition for Santa Clara’s Sikh Community

Carolyn Schuk

December 24, 2014

Last month, on behalf of Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews, Council Member Teresa O’Neill presented a proclamation of Sikh Awareness…

Soroptomists’ Christmas Store Brightens Holidays for Shoppers in Need

Soroptomists’ Christmas Store Brightens Holidays for Shoppers in Need

Carolyn Schuk

December 24, 2014

In Santa Clara there’s one local store that turns the annual Christmas retailing orgy on its head by giving away…

Teatro Corazon Brings Alive the Story of Juan Diego and the Lady of Guadalupe

Carolyn Schuk

December 24, 2014

For more than 450 years, Catholics in the Americas have venerated Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe – Our Lady of Guadalupe….

The MeshugaNutcracker! Stage Show Celebrates Hanukkah

The MeshugaNutcracker! Stage Show Celebrates Hanukkah

Melissa McKenzie

December 24, 2014

Hanukkah is often overlooked during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. With Christmas taking the largest piece of…

Triton Holds Final Family Art Day

Triton Holds Final Family Art Day

Melissa McKenzie

December 24, 2014

Capping a successful Holiday Gift Fair and Triton Free Friday Performances, the Triton Museum of Art held its final Family…