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Culinary Students Throw in Their Hats with Chef Sir Roy to Cook for Relay for Life 2011

Culinary Students Throw in Their Hats with Chef Sir Roy to Cook for Relay for Life 2011

Diane Andrews

June 1, 2011

It’s a story to warm any chef’s heart. “What Indian restaurant did you buy these pitas from?” a Relay for…

Cyberbullying Education Night at Santa Clara High School

Cyberbullying Education Night at Santa Clara High School

Cynthia Cheng

June 1, 2011

Jill was a pretty cheerleader at a high school in Santa Clara County. She sent a naked picture of herself…

Dogs Scout at HSSV

Melissa McKenzie

June 1, 2011

Nearly everyone has heard of the Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts – two youth organizations aimed at developing well-rounded…

From Innovation to Delivery, Green Energy Ecosystem Evolves in Santa Clara

From Innovation to Delivery, Green Energy Ecosystem Evolves in Santa Clara

Carolyn Schuk

June 1, 2011

If you want to see the green energy ecosystem evolve, the City of Santa Clara offers a front row seat….

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides / Rated PG-13 for pirate violence, supernatural scares and funny wigs

Karl Scott

June 1, 2011

This would be part 4 in the Disney Pirate saga that is based on its popular theme park attraction. Actually,…

Opera-tunities Abound in Santa Clara

Carolyn Schuk

June 1, 2011

If you’ve ever wished to be a part of opera, now is your chance. And you can support Santa Clara’s…

Santa Clara Operating Budget Up Modestly for 2011-2012, But Are Revenue Forecasts Too Optimistic?

Santa Clara Operating Budget Up Modestly for 2011-2012, But Are Revenue Forecasts Too Optimistic?

Carolyn Schuk

June 1, 2011

The City of Santa Clara’s operating budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year is up 2.2% from 2010-2011 spending, driven by…

SUMMERTIME SOJOURNS

Admin

June 1, 2011

While the media reports a glimmer of light at the end of the long recession tunnel, many are still struggling…

West Side Story

West Side Story

Larry Sacks

June 1, 2011

Starting Arts just finished their theatrical production of West Side Story at the Center for Performing Arts at Santa Clara…

West Valley College Launches Programs to Support Small Businesses

Admin

June 1, 2011

West Valley College recently announced two summer courses targeting the creation and growth of small businesses. The courses represent the…

Where Do Babies Come from?

Where Do Babies Come from?

Diane Andrews

June 1, 2011

If you have seen the charming Kaiser Permanente television commercial “Where do babies come from?” you already know that, according…

Public Sleeping

Bob Goldman

June 1, 2011

I admit it! I’m gaga over Dale Carnegie Training, but it’s not really my fault. I only care so much…

Annual Conspiracy Theorist Mind-Meld Coming Up

Carolyn Schuk

June 1, 2011

Conspiracists converge on the Santa Clara Marriott (www.marriott.com) June 3-5 for Conspiracy Con (www.conspiracycon.com), the now-annual colloquium of all things…

Authentic Korean Food Served at SGD Tofu House

Authentic Korean Food Served at SGD Tofu House

Cynthia Cheng

June 1, 2011

If you stop by the bright and airy SGD Tofu House on 3450 El Camino Real # 105, be sure…

2011 FaultLine Animation Festival Puts Nontraditional Career on the Radar

2011 FaultLine Animation Festival Puts Nontraditional Career on the Radar

Diane Andrews

May 25, 2011

“Don’t worry about your child being a starving artist. Anyone who goes into animation will have a fabulous career and…

City Operating Budget: Back in the Black, But Future Deficits Forecast

City Operating Budget: Back in the Black, But Future Deficits Forecast

Carolyn Schuk

May 25, 2011

Santa Clara’s operating budget picture is somewhat brighter this year, City Finance Director Gary Ameling told the City Council at…

Family Giving Tree Needs Help

Admin

May 25, 2011

Family Giving Tree, a local non-profit specializing in fulfilling the needs of underprivileged children, has an immediate need for warehouse…

First Annual PAL Family Day Fun For All

First Annual PAL Family Day Fun For All

Melissa McKenzie

May 25, 2011

Despite unseasonably cool weather, many of Santa Clara Police Department’s Police Action League softball players and PAL supporters invaded the…

High School Design Class Hosts Fashion Show

High School Design Class Hosts Fashion Show

Cynthia Cheng

May 25, 2011

A giant castle backdrop occupied the stage at the Mission City Center for the Performing Arts at the fifth annual…

In CalSTRS’ New Math Sometimes 1+1=3

In CalSTRS’ New Math Sometimes 1+1=3

Carolyn Schuk

May 25, 2011

There’s no shortage of potential scapegoats for the fact that California – the world’s 8th largest economy – can’t pay…