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Aldyth Parle: Leading By Serving

Aldyth Parle: Leading By Serving

Carolyn Schuk

June 11, 2014

What’s the stuff of greatness? If you consider the life of Aldyth Parle, who died last month at 89, it’s…

Author Gary Noy Talks About Sierra Nevada History at Library Event

Author Gary Noy Talks About Sierra Nevada History at Library Event

Cynthia Cheng

June 11, 2014

“In my book, I tried to show [characters with] resilience and courage; sadly, there are also stories about hatred and…

City Desk: June 4, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

June 11, 2014

No Votes for Ulistac Sports Complex From Parks & Rec Commission How much of a non-starter is development on the…

Civil War Reenactor Gives Eighth Grade Students a History Lesson

Civil War Reenactor Gives Eighth Grade Students a History Lesson

Cynthia Cheng

June 11, 2014

On the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, Civil War reenactor Spencer Hinkle visited Cabrillo Middle School in a Confederate uniform…

Concerts in the Park Coming Soon to Central Park Pavilion

Concerts in the Park Coming Soon to Central Park Pavilion

Melissa McKenzie

June 11, 2014

With the weather rapidly warming up, it’s time to dust off the grills and get into the summertime swing. The…

Two Trustees Playing to the Gallery Dominated Marathon Expulsion Hearing

Carolyn Schuk

June 11, 2014

It’s likely the most extraordinary public meeting in Santa Clara Unified’s history: a five-and-a-half hour expulsion hearing in public session….

Fashion Boulevard Comes to Santa Clara

Fashion Boulevard Comes to Santa Clara

Larry Sacks

June 11, 2014

Wilcox High School’s eighth annual fashion show, “Fashion Boulevard,” took to the runway at the Mission City Center for Performing…

Founder of Santa Clara Unified Parents Reminisces about Organization’s History

Founder of Santa Clara Unified Parents Reminisces about Organization’s History

Cynthia Cheng

June 11, 2014

In 2011, Richard Wang met Lisa Kunze. Both are parents with children in the Santa Clara Unified School District. The…

Looking Back – Week of June 4

Admin

June 11, 2014

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (June 2, 1914) Santa Clara Extends Royal Welcome to Cherry Carnival Visitors: Week’s Mammoth…

The Blue Max Blu-ray Edition/1966 film not rated but would be PG-13 for war violence and sensuality

Karl Scott

June 11, 2014

Some readers may have stopped reading at “1966.” Don’t. This film influenced George Lucas’ Star Wars and was an obsession…

Making the Band: Drum Corps and Coming Together

Making the Band: Drum Corps and Coming Together

Melissa McKenzie

June 4, 2014

After months multiple tryouts, the 2014 Santa Clara Vanguard A Corps moved in to start preparing for its summer tour…

Godzilla/Rated Pg-13 For Sci-Fi Scares And Violence

Karl Scott

June 4, 2014

Released on the 60th anniversary of the original Godzilla, the one thing I can say about the newest Godzilla is…

No More Mini-Dorm Approvals Likely, But No Grounds to Revoke 2325 Park Permits

Carolyn Schuk

June 4, 2014

At its May 13 meeting, the Santa Clara City Council signaled that no more renovations that make single family houses…

Parks: New and Newly Beautified

Parks: New and Newly Beautified

Carolyn Schuk

June 4, 2014

On May 17, parks in the south of Pruneridge area of Santa Clara got a lot of personal attention. First…

Roller Girls Fundraising, Search for Home

Roller Girls Fundraising, Search for Home

Melissa McKenzie

June 4, 2014

When the last seconds finish ticking off the clock at the Silicon Valley Roller Girls bout on May 31 at…

Getting Over Overworking

Admin

June 4, 2014

I don’t want to be an alarmist, but you may have a serious problem. You’re working too much. Now I…

City Desk: May 28, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

June 4, 2014

Irvine’s Monticello Village Re-Design Gets Thumbs-Up From Council At the May 21 Santa Clara City Council meeting, the Irvine Company…

Education Desk: May 28, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

June 4, 2014

Teachers Declare “No Confidence” in SCUSD Administration and Board, and Demand Bendis Resign At a public rally Thursday afternoon, the…

Lady Chargers win First, Two Rounds of CCS Playoffs in Dramatic Fashion

Lady Chargers win First, Two Rounds of CCS Playoffs in Dramatic Fashion

Aubrie Tolliver

June 4, 2014

The Wilcox Chargers advanced to the third round of CCS Playoffs by beating the Los Gatos Wildcats 11-1, in five…

Librarian Mary Hanel Retires from the Santa Clara City Library

Librarian Mary Hanel Retires from the Santa Clara City Library

Cynthia Cheng

June 4, 2014

“I got a B.A. in History from U.C. Davis in 1978; most of my classmates either went on to become…