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President of United Teachers of Santa Clara Dispels Myths about Teachers Unions

President of United Teachers of Santa Clara Dispels Myths about Teachers Unions

Cynthia Cheng

September 24, 2014

Michael Hickey is a former teacher at Scott Lane and Briarwood elementary schools. An East San Jose native who is…

Santa Clara Woman’s Club Awards Two Nursing Scholarships, Historic First

Santa Clara Woman’s Club Awards Two Nursing Scholarships, Historic First

Carolyn Schuk

September 24, 2014

Much has changed since 1980, but one that hasn’t is the critical need for professional nursing skills. That’s why the…

Working Hard or Hardly Working?

Admin

September 24, 2014

Putting in long days? Working over the weekend? You probably feel pretty darn proud of yourself. Well, you can stop….

Years of Work Pay Off for New Northside Schools

Years of Work Pay Off for New Northside Schools

Carolyn Schuk

September 24, 2014

It’s been nearly 10 years since Santa Clara Unified Trustee Andrew Ratermann and former Trustee Teresa O’Neill started talking with…

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…

Ajaipal Chahal Named Youth Representative for Sister Cities International

Ajaipal Chahal Named Youth Representative for Sister Cities International

Cynthia Cheng

September 17, 2014

On the second day of Sister Cities International’s Annual Conference in San Jose last July, Ajaipal Chahal received good news….

Cause of Fire at HOPE Services Remains Undetermined

Cause of Fire at HOPE Services Remains Undetermined

Carolyn Schuk

September 17, 2014

There’s no new information about the Aug. 22 fire that destroyed three tucks of donations at HOPE Services’ Alfred St….

City to Sponsor Three Televised Candidates Forums

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September 17, 2014

The City of Santa Clara will sponsor three forums for the upcoming November municipal election. The offices being considered are…

Do Donations to Schools Tip the Educational Scale?

Carolyn Schuk

September 17, 2014

The question of whether outside donations increase educational inequity in California has been a topic of conversation ever since the…

Mexico, Chile Draw in First Friendly at Levi’s

Mexico, Chile Draw in First Friendly at Levi’s

Melissa McKenzie

September 17, 2014

The national teams of Mexico and Chile battled to a 0-0 draw in the first of what will likely be…

The November Man/Rated R for sex, violence, language, smoking and drug usage.

Karl Scott

September 17, 2014

You have to ask: Why didn’t this movie open in November? Nobody is saying. Box office results also indicate people…

Out of Order: SCUSD’s School of Parliamentary Disorder

Carolyn Schuk

September 17, 2014

While it’s “back to school” season, lessons abound outside the classroom. For example, Santa Clara Unified Board of Trustees meetings…

Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival This Weekend

Diane Andrews

September 17, 2014

Free up your weekend for Santa Clara’s 34th Art & Wine Festival this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m….

Santa Claran Uses Car to Raise Funds for Cancer

Santa Claran Uses Car to Raise Funds for Cancer

Melissa McKenzie

September 17, 2014

It’s estimated that over half a million people will die from cancer and that there will be over 1.6 million…

Sean’s Music Factory Delivers Lively Second Album

Sean’s Music Factory Delivers Lively Second Album

Cynthia Cheng

September 17, 2014

Imagine listening to an audio interpretation of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” where the playful song launches with primitive beats, veers…

Silicon Sage Founder Brings High-Tech Savvy to Construction Business

Silicon Sage Founder Brings High-Tech Savvy to Construction Business

Carolyn Schuk

September 17, 2014

For 50 years Santa Clara has tried to recapture the downtown that was bulldozed for “urban renewal” in 1963. Proposals…

Triton Free Fridays Continue with Shri Krupa Dance Company

Triton Free Fridays Continue with Shri Krupa Dance Company

Melissa McKenzie

September 17, 2014

The beauty of classical Indian dance hit the floors of the Triton Museum of Art’s Warburton Gallery in what was…

Five Phrases That Mean You’re Not Hired

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September 17, 2014

Put down that pen, Ben. Turn that computer off, Geoff. That brilliant resume that you are writing for that fabulous…

The Bad Jobs of Tomorrow, Today

Admin

September 10, 2014

Sorry to ruin your day, but you can pretty much forget your dream of becoming a metal and plastic grinding…