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City Desk: Oct 1 2014

Carolyn Schuk

October 8, 2014

City Endorses Real Service, Not Just Lip-Service, to Protect Domestic Violence Victims The first order of business at the Sept….

Education Desk: Oct 1, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

October 8, 2014

To anyone who’s been following the proceedings of the Santa Clara Unified School Board for the past two years, the…

Keriann Von Raesfeld Competes in Top Chef

Keriann Von Raesfeld Competes in Top Chef

Cynthia Cheng

October 8, 2014

Chef Keriann Von Raesfeld, who grew up on the border of Santa Clara and San Jose, can make herself at…

The Great Race Blu-ray Edition/Not rated but would be G: GOOD for ALL

Karl Scott

October 8, 2014

For a long time I’ve set my DVR every time TCM shows The Great Race. TCM broadcasts in HD, and…

Native American Relay Team Catches the Spirit at Ulistac Natural Area

Native American Relay Team Catches the Spirit at Ulistac Natural Area

Diane Andrews

October 8, 2014

All life is sacred to Native Americans such as the Ohlone Indians of California, who once inhabited the Santa Clara…

Possibilities Abound for Artist Holly Van Hart

Possibilities Abound for Artist Holly Van Hart

Melissa McKenzie

October 8, 2014

From high-tech to fine art, Saratoga artist Holly Van Hart has had quite the interesting career – and it’s just…

Public Safety Crime Alert

Admin

October 8, 2014

The Santa Clara Police Department has experienced multiple strong-arm robberies near Bing Drive at Homestead Road, El Camino Real at…

ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA CLARA STEPS UP WITH SCHOOL GIVING

ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA CLARA STEPS UP WITH SCHOOL GIVING

Admin

October 8, 2014

  “STEPS FOR SUCCESS” PROJECT The Rotary Club of Santa Clara (www.santaclararotary.org), once again, hosts its annual community giving project…

Santa Clara Bruins Water Polo Bested by Lynbrook

Santa Clara Bruins Water Polo Bested by Lynbrook

Admin

October 8, 2014

The visiting Lynbrook Vikings (2-2, 1-1) defeated Santa Clara (2-1, 1-1) 8-7 on Sept. 25 in a Santa Clara Valley…

SCUSD Trustee Stampolis Served With Restraining Order by School Principal

SCUSD Trustee Stampolis Served With Restraining Order by School Principal

Carolyn Schuk

October 8, 2014

On more than one occasion, Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety was called to the Peterson Middle School campus regarding “an…

Out to Sea for My Next Career

Admin

October 8, 2014

Yo, ho, ho and a bottle of rum! You landlubbers can keep your earth-bound careers. It’s the seaman’s life for…

City Desk: Sep. 24, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

October 1, 2014

City, Google Continue Discussions About Bringing Ultra High Speed Internet Service to Santa Clara After nearly a year of discussion…

Civilization Explored in New Triton Show

Civilization Explored in New Triton Show

Melissa McKenzie

October 1, 2014

Civilization: Where does it begin and what has been lost in translation? These are the questions explored in Karim Alwali’s…

Family-Owned Bellano Coffee Riding the Third Wave to Success

Family-Owned Bellano Coffee Riding the Third Wave to Success

Diane Andrews

October 1, 2014

“We’re part of the third wave of independent, specialty coffee shops. We serve sustainably-farmed, exceptional coffees,” says Veronica Ruckman, owner…

Sister Cities

Sister Cities

Admin

October 1, 2014

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Santa Clara’s Sister City relationship with Izumo, Japan. And every year, annual student…

South Bay Home & Garden Show Includes Politicians Flipping Flapjacks for Charity

South Bay Home & Garden Show Includes Politicians Flipping Flapjacks for Charity

Diane Andrews

October 1, 2014

They were a sight to behold on a Sunday morning at the 2014 South Bay Fall Home & Garden Show…

Board of Santa Clara County League of Conservation Voters Announces 2014 Environmental Award Recipients

Admin

October 1, 2014

The Board of the Santa Clara County League of Conservation Voters (SCCLCV) recently announced the recipients of their annual Environmental…

34th Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival a Success Thanks to Volunteers

34th Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival a Success Thanks to Volunteers

Diane Andrews

September 24, 2014

Between 500 – 600 volunteers ensured the success of Santa Clara’s 34th Art & Wine Festival, a fundraiser for community…

For Sept. 11 Survivor, Getting Out of Manhattan Was Guiding Thought

For Sept. 11 Survivor, Getting Out of Manhattan Was Guiding Thought

Carolyn Schuk

September 24, 2014

In retrospect, Sept. 11, 2001 would have been a good day to be late, or call in sick. But Sun…

Getting to Know Hilary Keith

Getting to Know Hilary Keith

Cynthia Cheng

September 24, 2014

As a child, Hilary Keith loved going to the library. Her house was always filled with library books. Keith was…