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State’s Claim that City Land was “Owned” by RDA is Questionable

Carolyn Schuk

December 12, 2012

Santa Clara’s redevelopment agency (RDA) wasn’t just an agency for fostering city improvements. It was also used – in an…

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa

Melissa McKenzie

December 5, 2012

Fifteen Santa Clara High School cheerleaders helped make Christmas extra special for 121 people at the City of Santa Clara’s…

Red Dawn / Rated PG-13 for violence and language

Karl Scott

December 5, 2012

America has been invaded. That is the premise of Red Dawn. Although we hear about the invasion, all we see…

An Affair to Forget

Bob Goldman

December 5, 2012

Well, it’s pretty darn clear — the army needs to totally rethink basic training. It is no longer enough to…

Lincoln/rated PG-13 for dirty politics and war

Karl Scott

November 28, 2012

This long-time-coming pet project of Steven Spielberg’s has finally made it to the big screen. It runs two and a…

Panthers Miss Nationals Amid Controversy

Panthers Miss Nationals Amid Controversy

Melissa McKenzie

November 28, 2012

A day that started with elation and the potential to reach nationals, turned into tears as the Santa Clara Panthers…

Pooja Chauhan Captures Precious Memories

Pooja Chauhan Captures Precious Memories

Cynthia Cheng

November 28, 2012

“I have very few pictures of my childhood, but the few pictures I do have bring back happy memories,” says…

Burned Up or Burned Out?

Bob Goldman

November 28, 2012

“All of a sudden you’re exhausted, you’re feeling cynical and unattached. And you think, ‘What happened to me?’” Well, you…

Blue Star Moms and Texas Instruments Volunteers Host Breakfast for Homeless Veterans

Blue Star Moms and Texas Instruments Volunteers Host Breakfast for Homeless Veterans

Diane Andrews

November 28, 2012

The South Bay Blue Star Moms teamed with Texas Instruments in Santa Clara to host a pancake breakfast for 43…

December 2012 Calendar

Admin

November 28, 2012

Ongoing – Farmers Market Every Saturday morning The Downtown Santa Clara Farmers Market continues its popular year-round engagement every Saturday…

Hilmar Neighborhood Traffic Woes Worse Than Ever

Hilmar Neighborhood Traffic Woes Worse Than Ever

Carolyn Schuk

November 28, 2012

Two weeks ago the Santa Clara City Council revisited the traffic and trash problems in the Hilmar neighborhood that residents…

It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shots

It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shots

Jonathan Blum

November 28, 2012

It’s that time of year again. Kids come home with fevers, and coworkers come to work sick. The best way…

Marsalli Family Holds Sixth Annual Thanksgiving Feast

Marsalli Family Holds Sixth Annual Thanksgiving Feast

Melissa McKenzie

November 28, 2012

Within the first hour, the Marsalli family and a handful of volunteers had served Thanksgiving dinner to over 300 of…

49ers Stadium Project Sees Another Milestone

49ers Stadium Project Sees Another Milestone

Robert Haugh

November 21, 2012

Inching closer to completion, another major milestone was reached in the rapid progress of the construction of the new 49ers…

Cops and Kids Go Fishing

Cops and Kids Go Fishing

Dan Moreno

November 21, 2012

On Thursday, October 25, five Santa Clara police officers took several high school students from Santa Clara, Wilcox, and New…

Exploring Extremism

Exploring Extremism

Melissa McKenzie

November 21, 2012

For centuries people have been mistreating others in the name of whatever god they believe in. Religion and religious extremism…

Master Woodcraftsman Don Sutton

Master Woodcraftsman Don Sutton

Diane Andrews

November 21, 2012

Like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, master woodcraftsman Don Sutton can make a rabbit out of…

Santa Clara Candy Makers Sweeten 40th Annual San Jose Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Weekend

Santa Clara Candy Makers Sweeten 40th Annual San Jose Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Weekend

Diane Andrews

November 21, 2012

Old-fashioned candies with a twist – handmade caramel apples, caramel pops, and caramel popcorn. Rocky road chocolates made with homemade…

Santa Clara Education Desk

Santa Clara Education Desk

Carolyn Schuk

November 21, 2012

SCUSD: Out With the Old, In With the New Following what was likely the most contentious school board election in…

Wutzit Club Holds Annual Alumni Dinner, Dance

Wutzit Club Holds Annual Alumni Dinner, Dance

Melissa McKenzie

November 21, 2012

Back in the days with Silicon Valley was still The Valley of Heart’s Delight, a guy would often give a…