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Bike to Work Day 2011 Draws Diverse Enthusiasts

Bike to Work Day 2011 Draws Diverse Enthusiasts

Diane Andrews

May 18, 2011

Spunky senior Santa Claran Barbara Shaw was one of about sixty bicyclists to stop off for morning refreshments at Santa…

Crowning the May Queen at St. Justin’s

Crowning the May Queen at St. Justin’s

Carolyn Schuk

May 11, 2011

One of the charms of the City of Santa Clara is the way this town preserves deeply rooted traditions –…

Dynasty Do It For Love of The Game

Dynasty Do It For Love of The Game

Melissa McKenzie

May 11, 2011

“Put me in, coach – I’m ready to play, today.” That line from John Fogerty’s Centerfield has become somewhat of…

Fifteen Animals Find Forever Homes at SVACA’s Adoptathon

Fifteen Animals Find Forever Homes at SVACA’s Adoptathon

Melissa McKenzie

May 11, 2011

The dogs were on their best behavior and the cats looked cute as could be, as numerous families looked through…

Internal Schism Brings National Attention to Local Scientology Leader

Carolyn Schuk

May 11, 2011

A leader of the local Church of Scientology (CoS) on Saratoga Ave., John Allender, has drawn national attention for his…

Local Firefighters Plan 4,000-mile Bike Ride to Commemorate Fallen 9/11 Firefighters

Local Firefighters Plan 4,000-mile Bike Ride to Commemorate Fallen 9/11 Firefighters

Diane Andrews

May 11, 2011

No one can fill the boots of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11/01 in the aftermath when…

The Wildest Dream / Rated PG for scenes of rigorous climbing and people smoking in old B&W footage.

Karl Scott

May 11, 2011

So, what’s your wildest dream? Mine always takes place every year around the same date. While you are sitting watching…

New South Bay Opera Company Makes Opera Audience-Friendly

New South Bay Opera Company Makes Opera Audience-Friendly

Carolyn Schuk

May 11, 2011

Opera is the most costly of all the performing arts to stage. So an economic depression would seem like a…

Nutrition Themed Poster Contest Encourages Healthy Eating

Nutrition Themed Poster Contest Encourages Healthy Eating

Cynthia Cheng

May 11, 2011

You hear it all the time- eat healthy, get your greens, cut down on sugars and fats. To help others…

Public Safety Officers Recognized

Public Safety Officers Recognized

Larry Sacks

May 11, 2011

On Thursday night, April 28, the San Jose Pioneer Lions Club held its 9th Annual Community Safety Service Award presentation….

Santa Clara Vanguard World Champions

Santa Clara Vanguard World Champions

Admin

May 11, 2011

“And in first place, from Santa Clara, California …” was an oft-heard phrase in the last two weeks at the…

Shopping Santa Clara: Decorate With Original Art on Any Budget

Admin

May 11, 2011

How long has that painting been hanging on your kitchen/living room/dining room wall? For most of us the answer is:…

Spring Tour Showcases Unique Gardens Designed for Relaxing and Entertaining

Spring Tour Showcases Unique Gardens Designed for Relaxing and Entertaining

Diane Andrews

May 11, 2011

You still have time to smell the roses. Even if you missed the 2011 Santa Clara Spring Garden tour May…

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Larry Sacks

May 11, 2011

The latest production by the Wilcox Stage Company, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, opened on Thursday, May 5 at the…

Triton Gala: A Truly Hands-On Tradition

Triton Gala: A Truly Hands-On Tradition

Carolyn Schuk

May 11, 2011

It’s appropriate that an art museum dedicated to innovative contemporary art puts a unique spin on the challenge of raising…

17th Annual Bike to Work Day Tomorrow

17th Annual Bike to Work Day Tomorrow

Diane Andrews

May 11, 2011

Seven energizer stations around Santa Clara will offer free beverages, snacks, and encouragement to bicyclists on their way to work…

Lights! Action! Work!

Admin

May 11, 2011

If you think that nobody at your company listens to you, think again. Based on what I’ve just learned from…

Bill Wilson Center 7

Bill Wilson Center 7

Carolyn Schuk

May 11, 2011

In 1977 the Bill Wilson Center (BWC) opened its first shelter for homeless and runaway teenagers. Now those services are…

“Best of the Best” Gala Brings Community Together

“Best of the Best” Gala Brings Community Together

Cynthia Cheng

May 4, 2011

The Triton Museum was abuzz with activity on the evening of April 30. Artists painted with zest. Up-and-coming florists gave…

Encouraging Youth Health and Fitness

Encouraging Youth Health and Fitness

Jessa Carmack

May 4, 2011

I typically take advantage of my time off from school to sleep in as much as possible. This Spring Break,…