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Showtime Writes Hilarious Last Chapter to The Wizard of Oz

Showtime Writes Hilarious Last Chapter to The Wizard of Oz

Carolyn Schuk

March 19, 2014

“Wonderfully goofy,” was how one audience member described Showtime’s homage to the 75th anniversary of the movie “The Wizard of…

Turning Tragedy to Hope: Kaiser Santa Clara Director Gives Back for Babies

Turning Tragedy to Hope: Kaiser Santa Clara Director Gives Back for Babies

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March 19, 2014

Michael Benson, the well-dressed and well-loved Security Director at Kaiser Permanente’s Santa Clara and San Jose Medical Centers, is a…

The Journey Debuts at Gallery 85

The Journey Debuts at Gallery 85

Melissa McKenzie

March 12, 2014

Starting Arts African drummers, show-stopping artwork and a packed house were part of the opening reception for the latest exhibit,…

Help Wanted: Dead or Alive

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March 12, 2014

Is your employer looking at you with concern? Does your manager constantly ask how you are feeling? It may not…

AARP Tax Aide

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March 12, 2014

AARP Tax Aide volunteers will be at the Santa Clara Senior Center every Tuesday and Thursday through April 15th from…

Blendable Blushes, Pressed Powder New at MUFE

Blendable Blushes, Pressed Powder New at MUFE

Melissa McKenzie

March 12, 2014

For those who are on-the-go or want to look pro, Make Up For Ever has launched a new line of…

Camellia Flower Show

Camellia Flower Show

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March 12, 2014

Row upon row of beautiful flowers were on display at the 73rd Annual Camellia Flower Show and Plant Sale held…

Chargers Continue Dominance, Move to CCS Semis

Chargers Continue Dominance, Move to CCS Semis

Melissa McKenzie

March 12, 2014

With a large “We Play for Creighton” banner flying high over rival Santa Clara High School’s gym, the Wilcox High…

City Desk: Mar. 5, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

March 12, 2014

Zoning Change Request For Granny Unit Becomes the Latest Proxy Discussion on Growth of Off-Campus Housing in Old Quad Can…

Community Members Gather for Read Across America at Laurelwood Elementary School

Community Members Gather for Read Across America at Laurelwood Elementary School

Cynthia Cheng

March 12, 2014

On February 28, Joy Shmueli, principal of Laurelwood Elementary School, had on a whimsical red and white Dr. Seuss hat…

Education Desk: Mar. 5, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

March 12, 2014

California Ahead of Common Core Curve, Thanks to State Ed Focus Last week, the NPR radio news show All Things…

Library Hosts Sustainable Seafood Presentation

Library Hosts Sustainable Seafood Presentation

Cynthia Cheng

March 12, 2014

On the afternoon of March 2nd, the Central Park Library’s Redwood Room exuded the fresh smell of a fish market…

Looking Back – Week of March 5

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March 12, 2014

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (March 3, 1914) R. B. Roll, F.C. Franck and E.W. Howell are Candidates for…

More Items Added to Masterpiece Criteria

More Items Added to Masterpiece Criteria

Melissa McKenzie

March 12, 2014

What makes a masterpiece? Over the past few weeks, the Triton Museum of Art has been laying out the lengthy…

America’s National Parks: An Eagle’s View / Not rated, but would be OK for anyone unless bad photography counts

Karl Scott

March 12, 2014

I love a bargain. Finding great films on Blu-ray, like Romancing the Stone (1984) at $5 or less is a…

Players Present Arsenic and Old Lace

Players Present Arsenic and Old Lace

Melissa McKenzie

March 12, 2014

What happens when two elderly philanthropic women decide to take it upon themselves to murder lonely old men by poisoning…

SCU’s Shoba Krishnan, Engineering Evangelist

SCU’s Shoba Krishnan, Engineering Evangelist

Carolyn Schuk

March 12, 2014

You can’t talk to Shoba Krishnan for even a few minutes without getting excited about how mathematics and physics touch…

Students Showcased at Triton Museum

Students Showcased at Triton Museum

Melissa McKenzie

March 12, 2014

Over 400 people had walked through the Triton Museum of Art’s doors within the first 45 minutes of the museum…

Third Old Bag Luncheon a Big Success

Third Old Bag Luncheon a Big Success

Melissa McKenzie

March 5, 2014

With numbers increasing year-by-year, the interest in the annual Soroptimist Old Bag Luncheon continues to grow. And, with the recent…

Small Talk. Big Fuss.

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March 5, 2014

If there’s one thing worse than being a motormouth, or a blabbermouth, or just a bigmouth, it’s finding yourself to…