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Fat at Work and Loving It

Bob Goldman

April 4, 2012

Hello there! Didn’t hear you come in. I was wrapped up in the latest issue of my new favorite magazine….

Turning Around Lives

Turning Around Lives

Larry Sacks

March 28, 2012

Faced with challenges in life; faced with losing everything precious and dear; one can either give up, or use that…

Volunteer Coalition Sharpens Vision of a Santa Clara Community Services – Part of an Occasional Series on the Homeless

Diane Andrews

March 28, 2012

A Santa Clara Community Services is one baby step closer to reality. March 19, twenty-two civic-minded people representing a cross-section…

Meeting the Challenge of Meetings

Bob Goldman

March 28, 2012

I want to have a meeting to discuss the sad state of meetings. Every time some business know-it-all decides to…

49ers Stadium: Some Say Diverse Bay Area Will Reap Benefits of New Stadium, Bring Huge Revenues to City

Robert Haugh

March 28, 2012

While it has been stated publicly that the 49ers’ new stadium in Santa Clara would be a shoo-in at hosting…

April 2012 Calendar

Admin

March 28, 2012

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

Author Jeff Savage Visits Santa Clara School

Author Jeff Savage Visits Santa Clara School

Cynthia Cheng

March 28, 2012

On March 22, students of Don Callejon School got to meet someone who has rubbed shoulders with famous professional athletes….

Stadium Financing Long-Term Roadmap

Stadium Financing Long-Term Roadmap

Carolyn Schuk

March 28, 2012

Now the Santa Clara stadium construction financing is in place, what’s the long term plan for paying off that debt?…

CLASS NOTES – MOM, I’M SICK!

Margaret Lavin

March 28, 2012

While this winter was unseasonably warm and dry, fooling even the lovely flowers into pushing up early, Spring has sprung…

John Carter / Rated PG-13 for language, violence, incomprehensible plot elements and bad acting all around.

Karl Scott

March 28, 2012

Made for about 250 million bucks plus (reputed to take the U.S. Government no more than 5 minutes to print…

Roberta Jones Junior Theater’s Hello Dolly Delights Viewers

Roberta Jones Junior Theater’s Hello Dolly Delights Viewers

Melissa McKenzie

March 28, 2012

Dolly Gallagher Levi is a woman who knows what she wants. This past weekend, Roberta Jones Junior Theater performed Hello,…

Sadness and Rebirth in Poloto’s Work at Triton

Sadness and Rebirth in Poloto’s Work at Triton

Melissa McKenzie

March 28, 2012

Upon entering into the Triton Museum of Art, you will see a hanging piece of art entitled “The Crazy Pink…

Sports Basement Scores a Three-Way Win with Customers and School Districts

Sports Basement Scores a Three-Way Win with Customers and School Districts

Diane Andrews

March 28, 2012

Sports Basement goes beyond its pledge to customers of “Best Brands at Basement Prices.” The Bay Area sporting goods chain…

The Headen-Inman House: A Santa Clara Legacy

The Headen-Inman House: A Santa Clara Legacy

Suzy Paluzzi

March 28, 2012

The Headen-Inman House, a 1913 craftsman-style wooden house, is situated at 1509 Warburton Avenue, near the Triton Museum. The city…

North by Northwest BluRay 40th Anniversary / Not rated but would be PG for shootings, stabbings and kissing.

Karl Scott

March 21, 2012

In December of 1964, I saw one of my favorite films for the first time. I have written previously about…

Olympian Visits Airborne

Olympian Visits Airborne

Melissa McKenzie

March 21, 2012

This June, the 2012 Olympic gymnastics trials will come to Santa Clara. The nation’s top gymnasts will convene at HP…

Santa Clara Chorale Debuts Music of the Americas for 50th Anniversary Trip to Uruguay and Argentina

Santa Clara Chorale Debuts Music of the Americas for 50th Anniversary Trip to Uruguay and Argentina

Diane Andrews

March 21, 2012

“This season is very exciting for the [Santa Clara] Chorale. It’s our 50th season. There are many choral groups, but…

Santa Clara Employee’s Musical Side

Santa Clara Employee’s Musical Side

Melissa McKenzie

March 21, 2012

On a Saturday night in February, Kevin Mason Hull talks to his friends for a few moments at Red Rock…

Santa Clara Pillar: Russell’s Fine Furniture

Santa Clara Pillar: Russell’s Fine Furniture

Diane Andrews

March 21, 2012

Raising two daughters and celebrating 53 years of marriage is a noteworthy accomplishment. Add in devoting 47 years of that…

The Nose Knows

Bob Goldman

March 21, 2012

Now, how can I put this delicately? You stink! No, I am not referring to your abilities at your job,…