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Spotlight on Car Clubs

Spotlight on Car Clubs

Larry Sacks

September 14, 2011

Cars come in almost as many shapes, sizes and colors as models. Each successive year brings everything from newer features…

Studying Ecology in A Tropical Classroom

Studying Ecology in A Tropical Classroom

Cynthia Cheng

September 14, 2011

“Being in the rainforest has the effect of changing someone forever,” says Jean Replicon, a biology instructor at Mission College….

Much Ado About Nothing / BluRay Rated PG-13 for slight nudity, sensuality and language that is almost incomprehensible.

Karl Scott

September 14, 2011

Everybody has favorite films. I list mine by decade. Working backwards here they are: 2001-2010 Star Trek 1991-2000 Much Ado…

Correction: Sunnyvale’s Budget

Carolyn Schuk

September 7, 2011

In the August 31 piece, “Tale of Three City Budgets: Where the Income Comes From.” we incorrectly said that city…

Cowboys and Aliens / Rated PG-13 for violence, brief partial nudity and ugly talking by the Cowboys.

Karl Scott

September 7, 2011

In order to add a authentic atmosphere, CandA was filmed in New Mexico and at Randsburg, CA. The population of…

Press Release recase 11-8330

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September 7, 2011

On Saturday, August 13, 2011, at 3:33 a.m., Santa Clara Police officers responded to a report of intoxicated customers causing…

September 2011 Calendar

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September 7, 2011

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

You Oughta be In Pictures

Bob Goldman

September 7, 2011

Admit it! You were always destined for stardom. Your exceptional good looks, your massive ego, your emotional immaturity, your fantastic…

Bon Appétit at the School Cafeterias of SCUSD

Bon Appétit at the School Cafeterias of SCUSD

Cynthia Cheng

September 7, 2011

This food establishment serves over 8,000 lunches and 3,000 breakfasts daily. Items on the menu for this month include a…

Going Dutch

Going Dutch

Diane Andrews

September 7, 2011

Visiting the Netherlands—or anywhere in Europe—is hardly a frugal adventure for Americans. The exchange rate averaged $1.44 per Euro in…

Grand View League Fights Cancer with Fun and Fashion at Nordstrom Valley Fair

Grand View League Fights Cancer with Fun and Fashion at Nordstrom Valley Fair

Diane Andrews

September 7, 2011

Forget the boxing gloves and workout shoes. The Grand View League is fighting cancer with a glass of champagne in…

Kevin Cornelius

Kevin Cornelius

Admin

September 7, 2011

Kevin Cornelius, the gifted producer of the Roberta Jones Junior Theater, had another hit on his hands on August 27,…

California Voting Rights Act: Attacking 19th Century Progressive Reform as 21

Carolyn Schuk

August 31, 2011

In the face of a threatened California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) lawsuit, Santa Clara has established a charter review committee…

Charter Review Committee Gets Down to Business

Carolyn Schuk

August 31, 2011

The city’s Charter Review committee will be evaluating several alternatives to Santa Clara’s current at-large method of electing its City…

Checking in on Starting Arts

Checking in on Starting Arts

Larry Sacks

August 31, 2011

Friends from middle school told me I should audition with Starting Arts and I did. It was spectacular. People here…

City Library Has Come a Long Way Since Mary Mulhall Banned Novels

Carolyn Schuk

August 31, 2011

Today it’s hard to imagine a newspaper headline, “Santa Clara City Council Has Explosive Session” referring to the Santa Clara…

CLASS NOTES – FALLING BACK TO CLASS

Admin

August 31, 2011

It’s nearly time for falling leaves, pumpkin carving and holiday shopping. Okay, I might be getting a bit ahead of…

From the Den

From the Den

Roger Young

August 31, 2011

Jamboree Weekend Who would have thought that the Lions (Midget Team) would start the season against Campbell and come out…

Kick Your Heels Up at Shout

Kick Your Heels Up at Shout

Melissa McKenzie

August 31, 2011

If you find yourself missing the swinging 60s, head over to The Retro Dome where for a limited time, Shout!…

America’s National Treasures Blu-ray. The Complete 12 Volume Series – Not Rated

Karl Scott

August 31, 2011

This is a real bargain and fabulous deal. Details later. It is a two disk set containing all 12 parts…