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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

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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…

Lawn Bowling in Santa Clara

Lawn Bowling in Santa Clara

Melissa McKenzie

May 25, 2011

Lawn Bowls is one of those deceptively easy games. It seems simple enough. You roll the white ball, or “jack”…

Movie Review:

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May 25, 2011

Priest / Rated PG-13 for ugly blood sucking vampires with no eyes but lots of drool and big teeth and…

Lapidaries Leave No Stone Unturned at Senior Center

Lapidaries Leave No Stone Unturned at Senior Center

Diane Andrews

May 18, 2011

Lapidaries at the Santa Clara Senior Center leave no stone unturned as they cut, shape, smooth, and polish rough stones,…

Lawrence Plaza Food Court Serves Asian Food

Lawrence Plaza Food Court Serves Asian Food

Cynthia Cheng

May 18, 2011

At lunchtime, the Lawrence Plaza at 3561 El Camino Real is packed. Some people wait in line for a hot…

Thor / Rated PG-13 for violence and bad guys with drool problems

Karl Scott

May 18, 2011

Thor is the latest Marvel Comics tale about super heroes brought to the big screen. This one is the actual…

On Track for the Cure at the American Cancer Society’s 2011 Santa Clara Relay for Life

On Track for the Cure at the American Cancer Society’s 2011 Santa Clara Relay for Life

Diane Andrews

May 18, 2011

Everyone lost their “Mommy” when Samantha Nguyen died of cancer in 2009 at age 62. “She had a big impact…

Ray’s Sewing Machine Center Still in Vogue at 64

Ray’s Sewing Machine Center Still in Vogue at 64

Diane Andrews

May 18, 2011

Arlene Gresham made diapers for her first-born child on a White treadle sewing machine she bought used for $5. But…

Santa Clara Puts Bond Sales Pedal to the Metal in Uncertain Market

Carolyn Schuk

May 18, 2011

A climate of rising interest rates for municipal debt and declining property tax revenues wouldn’t seem to be a market…

Vietnamese American Authors Speak at San Jose State University

Vietnamese American Authors Speak at San Jose State University

Cynthia Cheng

May 18, 2011

Growing up, Angie Chau was not satisfied with the cinematic images depicting Vietnamese people. “In the media, the people I…

The Desk Chair of Death

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May 18, 2011

When it comes to getting healthy, there’s only one exercise that works for me. The instant I see a copy…

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…

“Celebrate Santa Clara” Event Planned

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May 18, 2011

A new community event will debut on Friday, May 20, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Franklin Square when “Celebrate…

CYBERBULLYING

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May 18, 2011

Technology and its potential is still in its infancy so it’s difficult to keep up with and understand the latest…

Healthy Grocery Shopping at Scott Lane Elementary School

Healthy Grocery Shopping at Scott Lane Elementary School

Cynthia Cheng

May 18, 2011

Elisa Perez is an afterschool site director at Scott Lane Elementary School through YMCA of Silicon Valley. One day a…