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Islamic Shops Add Vitality to the Royal Road

Islamic Shops Add Vitality to the Royal Road

Diane Andrews

July 11, 2012

El Camino Real isn’t just sitting around waiting for a master to plan to give it a facelift—specialized small businesses…

July 2012 Calendar

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July 11, 2012

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

July 4th Tradition – All City Picnic

July 4th Tradition – All City Picnic

Larry Sacks

July 11, 2012

While most people were still sleeping soundly in their beds, others woke up extra early on Wednesday, July 4, for…

Brave / Rated PG for rude humor and scary snarling

Karl Scott

July 11, 2012

The original title of Brave was The Bear and the Bow. Why did they change it? If you’ve seen the…

Sacramento Court Blocks County’s $30 Million Santa Clara RDA Money Grab

Sacramento Court Blocks County’s $30 Million Santa Clara RDA Money Grab

Carolyn Schuk

July 11, 2012

It looks like the County isn’t going to be buttering its bread with Santa Clara’s $30 million. Last week, Sacramento…

Modest Clothing and Unique Pins at Hayaa&lsquo Clothing

Modest Clothing and Unique Pins at Hayaa&lsquo Clothing

Melissa McKenzie

July 4, 2012

Three years ago Nor Amjadi‘s daughter, Nadia, was in grade school. As the pair shopped for clothing, they quickly realized…

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter / Rated R for bloody scenes of horror and death. All for fun of course.

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July 4, 2012

In the early days of our country, before it was a country, can you imagine the cold grip of fear…

Organized Pandemonium

Organized Pandemonium

Larry Sacks

July 4, 2012

The Star Spangled Banner is played at the beginning of almost any event taking place in the United States. Over…

RDA Successor Oversight Board: Lunches With Wolves

Carolyn Schuk

July 4, 2012

Someone once described democracy as “two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.” It’s an apt…

Santa Clara Celebrities Bartend for Bucks

Santa Clara Celebrities Bartend for Bucks

Melissa McKenzie

July 4, 2012

Filled with Santa Clara star power, the Silicon Valley Capital Club in San Jose hosted the Triton Museum of Art‘s…

TWO FREE CANDIDATE TRAINING SEMINARS OFFERED

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July 4, 2012

Fair Political Practices Commission and Registrar of Voters offer guidance for candidates and treasurers … As candidates and their campaign…

Out of Work, but Not Out of Luck

Bob Goldman

July 4, 2012

It’s funny, but some people think that in order to get a job, you have to already have a job….

Arts Make Dollars and Sense

Carolyn Schuk

July 4, 2012

We Americans treat visual and performing arts as nice-to-haves – not necessities. The fire department is a necessity. If the…

Family Fun Night

Family Fun Night

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July 4, 2012

AndyZ delighted children (along with their parents) at the July 2 Family Fun Night at Central Park Pavilion. AndyZ made…

Former Olympic Gymnast Throws Readers “Off Balance”

Former Olympic Gymnast Throws Readers “Off Balance”

Melissa McKenzie

July 4, 2012

During the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta, United States Gymnastics had its defining moment – the “Magnificent Seven” won the…

Keep Your Pets Safe with “Four Tips for the 4th”

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July 4, 2012

Fireworks are fun, unless you‘re a dog or cat. Not all pets are afraid of the whistles, pops and explosions…

4th of July Celebration

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June 27, 2012

The City of Santa Clara will host the annual 4th of July celebration at Central Park, 909 Kiely Boulevard on…

Drum and Bugle Corps Competition Comes to Stanford

Drum and Bugle Corps Competition Comes to Stanford

Larry Sacks

June 27, 2012

The rumble of the bass drum started slowly and built gradually. Before the drumming reached its full crescendo, everyone in…

In RDA Obligation Dispute, County Says Stadium Authority Goal was to “Wash” Money

Carolyn Schuk

June 27, 2012

Last Friday while many Santa Clarans were preparing for a pleasant summer weekend, Santa Clara County officials were preparing to…

Legally Blue

Legally Blue

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June 27, 2012

Legally Blue kicked off the Cultural Advisory Commission’s Concerts in the Park on June 20. The five-piece South Bay blues…