Latest News SchoolsPresident of United Teachers of Santa Clara Dispels Myths about Teachers UnionsCynthia Cheng September 24, 2014Michael Hickey is a former teacher at Scott Lane and Briarwood elementary schools. An East San Jose native who is… CommunitySanta Clara Woman’s Club Awards Two Nursing Scholarships, Historic FirstCarolyn Schuk September 24, 2014Much has changed since 1980, but one that hasn’t is the critical need for professional nursing skills. That’s why the…OpinionWorking Hard or Hardly Working?Admin September 24, 2014Putting in long days? Working over the weekend? You probably feel pretty darn proud of yourself. Well, you can stop…. SchoolsYears of Work Pay Off for New Northside SchoolsCarolyn Schuk September 24, 2014It’s been nearly 10 years since Santa Clara Unified Trustee Andrew Ratermann and former Trustee Teresa O’Neill started talking with… Community34th Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival a Success Thanks to VolunteersDiane Andrews September 24, 2014Between 500 – 600 volunteers ensured the success of Santa Clara’s 34th Art & Wine Festival, a fundraiser for community… CommunityFor Sept. 11 Survivor, Getting Out of Manhattan Was Guiding ThoughtCarolyn Schuk September 24, 2014In retrospect, Sept. 11, 2001 would have been a good day to be late, or call in sick. But Sun… CommunityAjaipal Chahal Named Youth Representative for Sister Cities InternationalCynthia Cheng September 17, 2014On the second day of Sister Cities International’s Annual Conference in San Jose last July, Ajaipal Chahal received good news…. Public SafetyCause of Fire at HOPE Services Remains UndeterminedCarolyn Schuk September 17, 2014There’s no new information about the Aug. 22 fire that destroyed three tucks of donations at HOPE Services’ Alfred St….City PoliticsCity to Sponsor Three Televised Candidates ForumsAdmin September 17, 2014The City of Santa Clara will sponsor three forums for the upcoming November municipal election. The offices being considered are…SchoolsDo Donations to Schools Tip the Educational Scale?Carolyn Schuk September 17, 2014The question of whether outside donations increase educational inequity in California has been a topic of conversation ever since the… SportsMexico, Chile Draw in First Friendly at Levi’sMelissa McKenzie September 17, 2014The national teams of Mexico and Chile battled to a 0-0 draw in the first of what will likely be…OpinionThe November Man/Rated R for sex, violence, language, smoking and drug usage.Karl Scott September 17, 2014You have to ask: Why didn’t this movie open in November? Nobody is saying. Box office results also indicate people…SchoolsOut of Order: SCUSD’s School of Parliamentary DisorderCarolyn Schuk September 17, 2014While it’s “back to school” season, lessons abound outside the classroom. For example, Santa Clara Unified Board of Trustees meetings…CommunitySanta Clara Art & Wine Festival This WeekendDiane Andrews September 17, 2014Free up your weekend for Santa Clara’s 34th Art & Wine Festival this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m…. CommunitySanta Claran Uses Car to Raise Funds for CancerMelissa McKenzie September 17, 2014It’s estimated that over half a million people will die from cancer and that there will be over 1.6 million… CommunitySean’s Music Factory Delivers Lively Second AlbumCynthia Cheng September 17, 2014Imagine listening to an audio interpretation of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” where the playful song launches with primitive beats, veers… BusinessSilicon Sage Founder Brings High-Tech Savvy to Construction BusinessCarolyn Schuk September 17, 2014For 50 years Santa Clara has tried to recapture the downtown that was bulldozed for “urban renewal” in 1963. Proposals… Arts & EntertainmentTriton Free Fridays Continue with Shri Krupa Dance CompanyMelissa McKenzie September 17, 2014The beauty of classical Indian dance hit the floors of the Triton Museum of Art’s Warburton Gallery in what was…OpinionFive Phrases That Mean You’re Not HiredAdmin September 17, 2014Put down that pen, Ben. Turn that computer off, Geoff. That brilliant resume that you are writing for that fabulous…OpinionThe Bad Jobs of Tomorrow, TodayAdmin September 10, 2014Sorry to ruin your day, but you can pretty much forget your dream of becoming a metal and plastic grinding… 1 … 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 … 473