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Santa Clara Celebrates 24th Tree City USA Award on Arbor Day 2011

Santa Clara Celebrates 24th Tree City USA Award on Arbor Day 2011

Diane Andrews

May 4, 2011

In a combined celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, 800 Santa Clarans—600 of them kindergarten through fourth grade children…

Shop Santa Clara: Trade-a-Book Offers Bookworm Delights

Carolyn Schuk

May 4, 2011

When you think of rare and out-of-print books, San Francisco is much more likely to jump to your mind than…

Atlas Shrugged Part 1 (Part 2) / Rated PG-13 for language and sexuality

Karl Scott

May 4, 2011

This movie has been optioned numerous times for the last 40 years or so but never filmed before now. No…

Pets Corner

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May 4, 2011

Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority is hosting a pay what you want in adoption fees event on Saturday, May 7…

“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,…

Getting to Know Children’s Book Author Tim Myers

Getting to Know Children’s Book Author Tim Myers

Cynthia Cheng

May 4, 2011

The first week of May is Children’s Book Week and what better way to celebrate than to recognize Tim Myers,…

Kids Reel in Fun at Annual Kiwanis Fish Derby

Kids Reel in Fun at Annual Kiwanis Fish Derby

Carolyn Schuk

May 4, 2011

At 6:30 last Saturday morning at the City Hall fountain the call went out, “OK, Start Fishing,” and it was…

May 2011 Calendar

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May 4, 2011

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

Third Annual Mission City Run Approaching Quickly

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April 27, 2011

Having raised over $100,000 over two years, the third annual Mission City Run is swiftly approaching. On Sunday, May 1,…

Atlas Shrugged Part 1 / Rated PG-13 for language and sexuality

Karl Scott

April 27, 2011

Who is John Galt? All who have read Ayn Rand’s magnificent 1,200 page novel know the answer. She wrote about…

Residential Burglary Suspect Arrested

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April 27, 2011

CASE NUMBER: 11-4187 INCIDENT: Residential Burglary Suspect Arrested DATE: Wednesday, April 21, 2011 11:25 AM LOCATION: 3600 Block of Buckley…

Rotary Donates 600 T-Shirts to South Bay Blue Star Moms

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April 27, 2011

Rotary District 5170, which includes the Counties of Santa Clara, Alameda, and Santa Cruz, donated 600 t-shirts to the South…

Santa Clara Boy Ambassador for March of Dimes Walk

Santa Clara Boy Ambassador for March of Dimes Walk

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April 27, 2011

Zach McCarthy of Santa Clara is a busy young man these days. The 10-year-old is an “A” student, swims, plays…

Santa Clara Football Stadium Faces High Bar to Deliver Promised Benefits, say Stanford Economist Roger Noll

Carolyn Schuk

April 27, 2011

Stanford economist and co-author of “Sports, Jobs and Taxes” Roger Noll has been quoted a few thousand times in recent…

Seniors Remodel Lives after Retirement

Seniors Remodel Lives after Retirement

Diane Andrews

April 27, 2011

In the Santa Clara Senior Center wood shop on a Thursday morning, four retired men are clustered around a work…

The Dish

April J. Jones

April 27, 2011

As you sit down to your table, you immediately take in the continental décor, the large cream columns and the…

The Rhythm Attic Offers Zumba Classes

The Rhythm Attic Offers Zumba Classes

Cynthia Cheng

April 27, 2011

At The Rhythm Attic, each Zumba class is a party with vibrant music, energetic dancing, and lots of smiles to…

THOSE PREPARED BEST HAVE LESS STRESS

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April 27, 2011

For families around the country, spring means flowers blooming, cleaning the garage, and getting outdoors. For teachers, it means counting…

Bill Wilson Center Receives 2011 Santa Clara County Human Relations Award

Bill Wilson Center Receives 2011 Santa Clara County Human Relations Award

Diane Andrews

April 27, 2011

At the 39th Santa Clara County Human Relations Awards Ceremony, Santa Clara’s Bill Wilson Center (BWC) for homeless, runaway, and…