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Godzilla Themed Theater Opens at Westfield Valley Fair

Godzilla Themed Theater Opens at Westfield Valley Fair

Erika Towne

August 5, 2025

In a quick turnaround, Alamo Drafthouse has revamped the movie theater at Westfield Valley Fair, transforming it into a Kaiju…

Sunnyvale Council Takes Action on Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study

Sunnyvale Council Takes Action on Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study

David Alexander

August 5, 2025

Sunnyvale will remove lanes in each direction along a stretch of Tasman Drive to make way for a multi-use pedestrian…

Milestones – Incompetence – Opinion

Milestones – Incompetence – Opinion

Miles H Barber, Publisher

July 31, 2025

The only problem with our elected leaders in Sacramento is … our elected leaders in Sacramento.  Isn’t it a bit…

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 3

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 3

Santa Clara Weekly

July 31, 2025

The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event…

MacDonald Condors Football to Feature First Ever Senior Class 

MacDonald Condors Football to Feature First Ever Senior Class 

Andrew Bensch

July 30, 2025

The fourth and final season of MacDonald Condors football is about to kick off for the school’s first-ever senior class….

Sunnyvale Jewelry Store Employees Deter Another Robbery, Police Arrest Five Suspects 

Sunnyvale Jewelry Store Employees Deter Another Robbery, Police Arrest Five Suspects 

David Alexander

July 30, 2025

Armed employees at a Sunnyvale jewelry store foiled another attempted smash-and-grab robbery less than a week before police arrested five…

Dr. Damon J. Wright Takes the Helm of Santa Clara Unified School District

Dr. Damon J. Wright Takes the Helm of Santa Clara Unified School District

Erika Towne

July 28, 2025

The Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) has undergone significant changes at the top. With three different leaders in the…

Milestones – The “Story” Continues – Opinion

Milestones – The “Story” Continues – Opinion

Miles H Barber, Publisher

July 24, 2025

It was just a few months ago that Governor Gruesome Newsom proudly announced that California would end the year with…

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, July 25 – Sunday, July 27

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, July 25 – Sunday, July 27

Santa Clara Weekly

July 24, 2025

The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event…

New Civil Grand Jury Report: Pro Bono Attorneys Vital Part of Public Defender Program

New Civil Grand Jury Report: Pro Bono Attorneys Vital Part of Public Defender Program

Carolyn Schuk

July 24, 2025

Pro bono private attorneys play an important role in the work of Santa Clara County’s Public Defenders Office (PDO), says…

Santa Clara Spectacular: Sparks Sparkle in San Diego! 

Santa Clara Spectacular: Sparks Sparkle in San Diego! 

Andrew Bensch

July 23, 2025

The Santa Clara Sparks 12U tournament softball squad spent the July 19-20 weekend at the California State Games in San…

Op-Ed: Feeding Local Families – Opinion

Op-Ed: Feeding Local Families – Opinion

David P. Hott

July 20, 2025

As many local residents know, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep our families fed, and the charitable food system —…

SCUSD Announces 2025-26 Universal Meals Policy

SCUSD Announces 2025-26 Universal Meals Policy

Press Release

July 19, 2025

Santa Clara Unified announces its policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program and…

Sunnyvale Cuts Corn Palace Park Ribbon

Sunnyvale Cuts Corn Palace Park Ribbon

David Alexander

July 18, 2025

Sunnyvale’s latest park, which honors the city’s farming heritage, is now open. Earlier this year, the Sunnyvale City Council named…

Larry Stone: After Three Decades, Political Paragon Hangs Up His Spurs

Larry Stone: After Three Decades, Political Paragon Hangs Up His Spurs

David Alexander

July 18, 2025

After nearly 50 years of public service, a local political mainstay is finally throwing in the towel without a loss…

Santa Clara Unlikely to Suffer From PG&E Shutdowns

Santa Clara Unlikely to Suffer From PG&E Shutdowns

Carolyn Schuk

July 17, 2025

We’ve all been hearing about likely PG&E power shutoffs — Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) — to reduce California wildfire…

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20

Santa Clara Weekly

July 17, 2025

The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event…

Two Developments Add For-Sale Homes To Santa Clara’s Housing Stock

Two Developments Add For-Sale Homes To Santa Clara’s Housing Stock

David Alexander

July 16, 2025

The Santa Clara City Council altered the zoning on two parcels to make way for a pair of housing projects…

Santa Clara Seeks Local Art To Help Beautify Traffic Boxes

Santa Clara Seeks Local Art To Help Beautify Traffic Boxes

David Alexander

July 16, 2025

Santa Clara is calling all local artists. The city is seeking submissions as part of its traffic box beautification program,…

Sunnyvale Housing Development Morphs, Adding More ‘Affordable’ Housing

Sunnyvale Housing Development Morphs, Adding More ‘Affordable’ Housing

David Alexander

July 15, 2025

To avoid having to meet below-market-rate housing requirements, the developer for a Sunnyvale housing project has turned over a parcel…