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Autistic Musicians Thrive in Magic Makers

Autistic Musicians Thrive in Magic Makers

Cynthia Cheng

July 27, 2011

“Bernard experienced bullying, especially during his middle school years,” recalls Donna, the mother of Bernard, who is autistic. “Kids would…

Concert in the Park Series

Concert in the Park Series

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July 27, 2011

A couple dance to the Bluegrass beats of Sidesaddle ” Co. as the City of Santa Clara’s Cultural Advisory Commission…

Santa Clara City Council Meeting, July 12, 2011

Carolyn Schuk

July 20, 2011

It might not have seemed like it, but there was other important business on last week’s City Council agenda besides…

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July 20, 2011

There’s No Place Like a Historic Home Historic preservation is always a work in progress. At one time, allowing historic…

Dogs, Cats Wag and Purr Their Way to New Homes

Dogs, Cats Wag and Purr Their Way to New Homes

Melissa McKenzie

July 20, 2011

With over 200 cats and kittens in its care, Humane Society Silicon Valley is busting at the seams with felines,…

French and Vietnamese Cuisine at White Shallot Restaurant

French and Vietnamese Cuisine at White Shallot Restaurant

Cynthia Cheng

July 20, 2011

At White Shallot, a restaurant located at 3143 Stevens Creek Boulevard in San Jose’s Winchester Shopping Plaza, couples, families, friends,…

Goodwill Shopping Santa Clara Style

Carolyn Schuk

July 20, 2011

Sometimes low-tech is all you need. Take, for example, the basic telephone. These days mobile phones have so many gizmos,…

Hidden Treasures

Hidden Treasures

Suzy Paluzzi

July 20, 2011

Do you have a hidden treasure? On July 13, local citizens presented assorted unique objects to get them appraised at…

July 2011 Calendar

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July 20, 2011

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

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two / Rated PG-13 for evil doings and violence.

Karl Scott

July 20, 2011

Finally. It’s over. As a last hurrah Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two breaks all opening weekend Box…

Potter Mania Comes to a Close at AMC Mercado

Potter Mania Comes to a Close at AMC Mercado

Melissa McKenzie

July 20, 2011

And so it ends – or does it? After a decade-long love affair with “the boy who lived,” fans of…

SUMMER PRACTICE MAKES SCHOOL PERFECT

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July 20, 2011

It may seem that summer vacation has just begun. However, most kids have been away from academia for over a…

$154,000 is the Answer, But What’s the Question?

$154,000 is the Answer, But What’s the Question?

Carolyn Schuk

July 20, 2011

The above statistic is: The result you get if you divide Santa Clara’s employee compensation/benefits ($142,341,810) by the number of…

Speak Up!

Bob Goldman

July 20, 2011

Quiz time! Can you guess the No. 1 fear for most people? No, it’s not being caught reading this column….

Working Less. Enjoying It More.

Bob Goldman

July 13, 2011

Congratulations, fellow Americans! According to the latest “American Time Use Survey” conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we now…

Workers for the Wordless

Melissa McKenzie

July 13, 2011

Nearly everyone has a cause they are passionate about. Causes can range from human rights to political campaigns, environmental issues…

49ers Stadium Marketing and Concessionaire Agreements Inked

Carolyn Schuk

July 13, 2011

The 49ers stadium project continues to advance. At its July 5 meeting, the Stadium Authority (which is one and the…

City Desk

Carolyn Schuk

July 13, 2011

Pot – Not At last week’s City Council meeting, what was expected to be a routine motion to renew Santa…

Extremely Couponed

Carolyn Schuk

July 13, 2011

With the end of the Jersey Shore season, it was only a matter of time before my reality TV fixation…

From baby boomers to senior boomers: 10 tips to keep you healthy and fit

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July 13, 2011

What do Sylvester Stallone, Cher, Diane Keaton and George W. Bush have in common other than fame? They’re among the…