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Education Desk: July 9, 2014

Education Desk: July 9, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

July 16, 2014

$3.2 Million Surplus in SCUSD 2014-15 Budget Like the quest for the philosopher’s stone – a magical substance to turn…

Great America Pavilion to Debuts Will Host “Red Zone Rally” For 49ers Games

Great America Pavilion to Debuts Will Host “Red Zone Rally” For 49ers Games

Robert Haugh

July 16, 2014

When two of the Mission City’s largest and most popular attraction-oriented corporations work together, the possibilities are nearly endless. With…

Transformers: Age of Extinction/Rated PG-13 for violence and scary images

Karl Scott

July 16, 2014

Hasbro’s Transformers toys have been around for 30 years. The new Transformers film set out to equal that record with…

Rotary Club of Santa Clara Installs New President

Rotary Club of Santa Clara Installs New President

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July 16, 2014

The Rotary Club of Santa Clara has been a fixture in the city since 1936. Throughout the years, Santa Clara…

Standing Room Only at First Triton Friday Performance

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July 16, 2014

It was a standing-room only crowd at the first-ever Triton Friday performance on June 6. The evening’s performace was Mission…

Vanguard Wins Hometown Competition, Continues to Improve Show

Vanguard Wins Hometown Competition, Continues to Improve Show

Melissa McKenzie

July 16, 2014

So far, it has been a fast summer for the Santa Clara Vanguard. As the drum corps enters the halfway…

Let’s Get Simple

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July 16, 2014

Is there a simple solution to all your problems at work? The simple answer is yes. Welcome to the new…

I Are HR

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July 9, 2014

Have you ever noticed that sometimes, when you have no idea what to do with your life, the universe sends…

Behind-the-Scenes of Levi’s Stadium

Behind-the-Scenes of Levi’s Stadium

Robert Haugh

July 9, 2014

Opening in just one month on Saturday, August 2 for the San Jose Earthquakes’ match against Seattle Sounders FC, Levi’s…

City Streamlines Volunteering for Residents With Launch of Community Volunteer Opportunities Website

City Streamlines Volunteering for Residents With Launch of Community Volunteer Opportunities Website

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July 9, 2014

Thousands of Santa Clarans go above and beyond by volunteering with a school, service club or other nonprofit organization. To…

Concerts in the Park Continues

Concerts in the Park Continues

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July 9, 2014

The Mission College Symphony played the second and final Wednesday event in Concerts in the Park on June 25. MCS…

Jersey Boys/Rated R for language, smoking, and adult themes

Karl Scott

July 9, 2014

Aside from clocking in at an overly-long 134 minutes, there’s nothing about Jersey Boys that will keep it from being…

Packard Foundation’s New Program Rewards Empathy-Building Projects

Packard Foundation’s New Program Rewards Empathy-Building Projects

Carolyn Schuk

July 9, 2014

Making a difference in the community isn’t just about the end product of a charitable endeavor. It’s about building people’s…

Santa Clara Sparks Softball Teams Advance to California State Junior Olympics Games

Santa Clara Sparks Softball Teams Advance to California State Junior Olympics Games

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July 9, 2014

The Santa Clara Sparks 12U girls softball team claimed fourth place out of 25 teams in the ASA Nor Cal…

SCU Grad Signs Book at Studio Bongiorno

SCU Grad Signs Book at Studio Bongiorno

Melissa McKenzie

July 9, 2014

Jim “JD” Dillenger is a quick-witted, snarky, angsty teenager. He’s also fresh-off-drugs and suicidal. As Dillenger muddles through his awkward,…

John Vasconcellos May 11, 1932 – May 24, 2014: Politics in Service to Others

John Vasconcellos May 11, 1932 – May 24, 2014: Politics in Service to Others

Carolyn Schuk

July 2, 2014

Last Saturday people from all over California and beyond gathered at the Santa Clara Mission Church to remember the life…

LaCoursiere Kicks Off Campaign for City Council Seat

LaCoursiere Kicks Off Campaign for City Council Seat

Carolyn Schuk

July 2, 2014

Roseann LaCoursiere kicked off her campaign for City Council on June 20 with an event at the Santa Clara Elks…

Looking Back – Week of June 25

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July 2, 2014

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (June 23, 1914) Help the Woman’s Club Adobe Restoration Fund: $400 Needed: Adobe to…

22 Jump Street/Rated R For Violence, Language, Sexual Situations, Drug Use And General Incoherence

Karl Scott

July 2, 2014

Having never seen the original TV series, I assume I missed a lot of the inside jokes used in the…

Smashburger Opens in Santa Clara

Smashburger Opens in Santa Clara

Cynthia Cheng

July 2, 2014

At the VIP night at Smashburger restaurant on June 16, Mayor Jamie Matthews cut the ribbon before helping himself to…