Latest NewsSchoolsCounty Superintendent of Education Aims to Correct SCUSD Processes, Not Conduct Witch HuntCarolyn Schuk October 17, 2012Last week’s Santa Clara Unified School District meeting was standing room only to hear what County Superintendent of Education Xavier… CommunityFamilies Have Fun at TritonMelissa McKenzie October 17, 2012With arts education consistently on the chopping block because of budget cuts, the Triton Museum of Art continuously picks up…OpinionSeven Wonders of the World / Not rated but would be G by current standards.Admin October 17, 2012September 30, 2012, marked the 60th anniversary of the premiere of Cinerama. I have written about this several times. Cinerama…Public SafetySCP Officers Shoot and Kill 41-Year-Old Male After Alleged DisputeAdmin October 17, 2012On Wednesday, October 10 at 11:17 p.m., Santa Clara Police officers responded to two 911 calls regarding family violence. A… SchoolsSCUSD Doesn’t Have an Achievement Gap: America DoesCarolyn Schuk October 17, 2012It’s a good news/bad news story. The good news is that the Santa Clara Unified School District doesn’t have an… CommunityVolkswagen Enthusiasts Swap Stories and Information at Weekly Parking Lot MeetupDiane Andrews October 17, 2012Everyone has a VW story. “When I was a kid, my cousin Aleda took her kids and me to St….OpinionDon’t Worry Be UnhappyBob Goldman October 17, 2012If you think that all you need to be happy at a job is to have a job, you’re right…. SchoolsSCUSD Audit Reveals Practices in Question are of Long-Standing in the CountyCarolyn Schuk October 10, 2012Last week the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) released a special audit report alleging fraud on the part… SchoolsSCUSD Candidates Forum Draws the Battle LinesCarolyn Schuk October 10, 2012The most striking feature of last Thursday’s League of Women Voters forum for Santa Clara Unified School District candidates wasn’t… CommunitySister Cities Holds Annual FundraiserMelissa McKenzie October 10, 2012For 40 years, the Santa Clara Sister Cities has been enriching community life through its cultural exchange program. On October… CommunityStanding Room Only on Caltrain Leads to Expanded ServiceCarolyn Schuk October 10, 2012In the last year, Caltrain rush hour service has often been standing room only. Now that’s changing. Ridership has grown…OpinionWhy Whiners Are WinnersBob Goldman October 10, 2012Will somebody please tell me — how come people are whining about whiners? Yes, I’m talking about you, Sue Shellenbarger…. Op-Ed49ers Stadium Construction UpdateRobert Haugh October 10, 2012With 14,000 pieces of steel weighing approximately 18,000 tons trucked in, the towering steel skeleton of the 49ers’ 68,500-seat stadium… SportsChargers Water Polo Shows Off Speed in Win Over Rival BruinsRyan Rainbolt October 10, 2012It has been three years since Wilcox last lost a match to cross-town rival, Santa Clara. Last Tuesday was no… SchoolsDesserts Galore at Mission College’s Baking ClassCynthia Cheng October 10, 2012When Scott Brunson attended the California Culinary Academy, he was nicknamed “the professor” by his peers for his extensive knowledge…OpinionThis is Cinerama – Blu-ray/DVD Limited Edition / Not rated but would be G by today’s standardsKarl Scott October 10, 2012This is Cinerama is the first Cinerama film to be released in Blu-ray format for home viewing. While many anomalies… SchoolsSafety PatrolAdmin October 10, 2012Fifth grade members of the St. Justin School Safety Patrol were sworn in and given their badges at a morning… SchoolsScott Lane Students Get SuppliesMelissa McKenzie October 10, 2012Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology solutions provider, partnered with the non-profit organization K to College to give… SchoolsBuchser Middle School Science Teacher Wins Synopsys AwardDiane Andrews October 3, 2012“I love seeing kids realize something for the first time—the lightbulb moments when they figure it out for themselves, the… CommunityContemporary and Classic Meet in Career of Santa Clara Gymnast-Turned-DancerCarolyn Schuk October 3, 2012Maria Basile didn’t start out to be a dancer. The Santa Clara resident first came to the west coast from… 1 … 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 … 473