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Ducks Race to Support Girl Scouts

Ducks Race to Support Girl Scouts

Melissa McKenzie

October 2, 2013

Nearly 250 girls and 408 ducks participated in the Fourth Annual Ducky Derby at California’s Great America on Sept. 21….

Five Years and Counting

Five Years and Counting

Melissa McKenzie

October 2, 2013

It’s been five years since JW House on the campus of Kaiser Santa Clara opened its doors. During that time,…

Week of September 25

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October 2, 2013

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (September 23, 1913) *Town Will Place Beautiful Park at New Depot Site: Triangular Strip…

The Blood And Ice Cream Trilogy – AKA Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy/All Three Parts Rated R For Bloody Violence

Karl Scott

October 2, 2013

At the time I set out to see The World’s End with Simon Pegg (currently the Star Trek series engine-room…

Northside Library Suffers Another Blow

Northside Library Suffers Another Blow

Cynthia Cheng

October 2, 2013

Right now, no one can confirm whether the City of Santa Clara or the Santa Clara County owns the Northside…

Sports Briefs 9-11-2013

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September 25, 2013

Chargers Roll Over Half Moon Bay The Chargers (2-0) rolled over the Half Moon Bay Cougars (0-2) on Sept. 13…

Saratoga Ave. Condo Development Gets Council Go-Ahead

Carolyn Schuk

September 25, 2013

At the Sept. 12 meeting, the Council voted 5-2, with Council Members Debi Davis and Pat Mahan dissenting, to allow…

School Board

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September 25, 2013

The Santa Clara Unified School Board held another marathon meeting on Sept. 12. After starting late due to an extended…

SERVE ON A COMMISSION TO CONTRIBUTE TO QUALITY OF LIFE

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September 25, 2013

Residents who would like to contribute to the quality of life in the City of Santa Clara are encouraged to…

South Bay Home & Garden Show

South Bay Home & Garden Show

Diane Andrews

September 25, 2013

More than 200 exhibitors at the South Bay Home & Garden Show at the Santa Clara Convention Center September 13…

The Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center Hosts Gay Bingo

The Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center Hosts Gay Bingo

Cynthia Cheng

September 25, 2013

When the caller announces O-75, the highest number on the board, the players shout “Big Momma!” or “Big Daddy!” Such…

33rd Annual Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival Brings Community Together

33rd Annual Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival Brings Community Together

Diane Andrews

September 25, 2013

As always, parking close to Central Park for the Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival was a matter of luck—or…

Introverts Are In!

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September 25, 2013

Apparently, everyone is wrong about you. Your co-workers think you are an anti-social, lazy, hostile weirdo. Not so. What you…

49ers Rookies Helps Bruins Freshmen Dare to Dream

49ers Rookies Helps Bruins Freshmen Dare to Dream

Robert Haugh

September 25, 2013

Stepping off the field and joining 20 Santa Clara High School Freshmen, 49ers rookies recently partnered with youth, helping the…

Beloved SCUSD English Teacher Joan C. Owen Honored at Memorial Services

Beloved SCUSD English Teacher Joan C. Owen Honored at Memorial Services

Diane Andrews

September 25, 2013

At two identical memorial services held September 8 at the Mission City Center for Performing Arts, colleagues, students, and parents…

Santa Clara City Desk: September 18, 2013

Carolyn Schuk

September 25, 2013

For anyone questioning the relevance of the “boring” details of legislation to everyday life, last week’s City Council meeting provided…

Heart of the Valley Creates Cookie Cookbook

Heart of the Valley Creates Cookie Cookbook

Melissa McKenzie

September 25, 2013

With the holiday season fast approaching, many are looking for unique and interesting gifts to give their loved ones. To…

Week of September 18

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September 25, 2013

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (September 16, 1913) *$60,000 School Opened: New Santa Clara Grammar School Used for First…

Looking for the Next Miss Santa Clara

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September 25, 2013

Your daughter, friend or next-door neighbor could be the next Miss America. The first step begins with the Miss Santa…

Movie night at Harris-Lass Museum House barn

Movie night at Harris-Lass Museum House barn

Diane Andrews

September 25, 2013

Friday the 13th was free popcorn, cider, and movie night in the 146-year-old barn (built in 1867) at Santa Clara’s…