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100 Years and Still Going Strong

100 Years and Still Going Strong

Melissa McKenzie

July 11, 2012

With works of art that often look like paintings and drawings, the California Society of Printmakers 100th Anniversary Exhibition is…

City Manager Jennifer Sparacino: A Remarkable Career

City Manager Jennifer Sparacino: A Remarkable Career

Carolyn Schuk

July 11, 2012

It’s a testimony to Jennifer Sparacino’s unpretentious manner that it’s only when you stop to reckon Santa Clara’s achievements during…

Concerts in the Park – Fog City Stompers

Concerts in the Park – Fog City Stompers

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July 11, 2012

The Central Park Pavilion turned into a Mardi Gras celebration as Fog City Stompers played the July 8 Concerts in…

Daughters of the Golden West Award

Daughters of the Golden West Award

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July 11, 2012

The Native Daughters of the Golden West Santa Clara recently honored Santa Clara resident Jim Lee (right) with its Image…

Islamic Shops Add Vitality to the Royal Road

Islamic Shops Add Vitality to the Royal Road

Diane Andrews

July 11, 2012

El Camino Real isn’t just sitting around waiting for a master to plan to give it a facelift—specialized small businesses…

Arts Make Dollars and Sense

Carolyn Schuk

July 4, 2012

We Americans treat visual and performing arts as nice-to-haves – not necessities. The fire department is a necessity. If the…

Family Fun Night

Family Fun Night

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July 4, 2012

AndyZ delighted children (along with their parents) at the July 2 Family Fun Night at Central Park Pavilion. AndyZ made…

Former Olympic Gymnast Throws Readers “Off Balance”

Former Olympic Gymnast Throws Readers “Off Balance”

Melissa McKenzie

July 4, 2012

During the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta, United States Gymnastics had its defining moment – the “Magnificent Seven” won the…

Keep Your Pets Safe with “Four Tips for the 4th”

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July 4, 2012

Fireworks are fun, unless you‘re a dog or cat. Not all pets are afraid of the whistles, pops and explosions…

Modest Clothing and Unique Pins at Hayaa&lsquo Clothing

Modest Clothing and Unique Pins at Hayaa&lsquo Clothing

Melissa McKenzie

July 4, 2012

Three years ago Nor Amjadi‘s daughter, Nadia, was in grade school. As the pair shopped for clothing, they quickly realized…

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter / Rated R for bloody scenes of horror and death. All for fun of course.

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July 4, 2012

In the early days of our country, before it was a country, can you imagine the cold grip of fear…

Organized Pandemonium

Organized Pandemonium

Larry Sacks

July 4, 2012

The Star Spangled Banner is played at the beginning of almost any event taking place in the United States. Over…

RDA Successor Oversight Board: Lunches With Wolves

Carolyn Schuk

July 4, 2012

Someone once described democracy as “two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.” It’s an apt…

Santa Clara Celebrities Bartend for Bucks

Santa Clara Celebrities Bartend for Bucks

Melissa McKenzie

July 4, 2012

Filled with Santa Clara star power, the Silicon Valley Capital Club in San Jose hosted the Triton Museum of Art‘s…

TWO FREE CANDIDATE TRAINING SEMINARS OFFERED

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July 4, 2012

Fair Political Practices Commission and Registrar of Voters offer guidance for candidates and treasurers … As candidates and their campaign…

Out of Work, but Not Out of Luck

Bob Goldman

July 4, 2012

It’s funny, but some people think that in order to get a job, you have to already have a job….

4th of July Celebration

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June 27, 2012

The City of Santa Clara will host the annual 4th of July celebration at Central Park, 909 Kiely Boulevard on…

Drum and Bugle Corps Competition Comes to Stanford

Drum and Bugle Corps Competition Comes to Stanford

Larry Sacks

June 27, 2012

The rumble of the bass drum started slowly and built gradually. Before the drumming reached its full crescendo, everyone in…

In RDA Obligation Dispute, County Says Stadium Authority Goal was to “Wash” Money

Carolyn Schuk

June 27, 2012

Last Friday while many Santa Clarans were preparing for a pleasant summer weekend, Santa Clara County officials were preparing to…

Legally Blue

Legally Blue

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June 27, 2012

Legally Blue kicked off the Cultural Advisory Commission’s Concerts in the Park on June 20. The five-piece South Bay blues…