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Santa Clara Neighbors Of Proposed Winchester Development Rejoice At Project’s Defeat 

Santa Clara Neighbors Of Proposed Winchester Development Rejoice At Project’s Defeat 

David Alexander

July 1, 2025

A 17-story San Jose housing development initially slated to be built on the Santa Clara border has failed to gain…

Extremely Rare Ruling Ruins Magical Moment for Briarwood All Stars

Extremely Rare Ruling Ruins Magical Moment for Briarwood All Stars

Andrew Bensch

June 30, 2025

Tuesday, June 24’s Little League game between Santa Clara Briarwood and Campbell started out just like any other game. Tremendous…

Will New Legislation Break CEQA Stranglehold on Housing Development?

Will New Legislation Break CEQA Stranglehold on Housing Development?

Carolyn Schuk

June 30, 2025

This year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order temporarily suspending California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions to expedite…

Mission City Voices: Bees and Honey Jars

Mission City Voices: Bees and Honey Jars

David Bethel

June 29, 2025

I grew up in the 1960’s in Santa Clara and my memories of that time are vivid and full of…

CalMatters: These Four Million Acres of California Forest Could Lose Protection Here’s What Trump’s “Roadless Rule” Repeal Could Do

CalMatters: These Four Million Acres of California Forest Could Lose Protection Here’s What Trump’s “Roadless Rule” Repeal Could Do

CalMatters

June 28, 2025

The Trump administration’s plan to repeal a rule prohibiting logging and road construction in undeveloped parts of national forests would…

When Federal Dollars Stall, Local Giving Becomes Lifesaving

When Federal Dollars Stall, Local Giving Becomes Lifesaving

Aubrey Merriman

June 28, 2025

Across the Bay Area, one unexpected expense can push a family into crisis — a car repair, a medical emergency,…

Jalisse Padilla: Local Soccer Player Squares Off in Elite European Series

Jalisse Padilla: Local Soccer Player Squares Off in Elite European Series

David Alexander

June 27, 2025

One local youth athlete has her sights set on becoming a pro soccer player, and her recent series of matches…

Sunnyvale Leads the Way on Language Inclusivity

Sunnyvale Leads the Way on Language Inclusivity

David Alexander

June 27, 2025

As the need for language access increases, Sunnyvale is leading the charge with the use of AI software. Last month,…

Chef Dane Mechlin 1952-2025: Traveled the World But Made His Mark in Santa Clara

Chef Dane Mechlin 1952-2025: Traveled the World But Made His Mark in Santa Clara

Carolyn Schuk

June 26, 2025

It takes a rare personality to make Eggs Benedict for 125 people in a camp kitchen, with real hollandaise sauce,…

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, June 27 – Sunday, June 29

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, June 27 – Sunday, June 29

Santa Clara Weekly

June 26, 2025

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

Sunnyvale Hikes Utility Rates

Sunnyvale Hikes Utility Rates

David Alexander

June 25, 2025

Rising water costs and infrastructure improvements are largely responsible for the Sunnyvale City Council increasing utility rates.  By a unanimous…

Santa Clara Enacts Eminent Domain For SVP Expansion, Approves Massive Station Rebuilds

Santa Clara Enacts Eminent Domain For SVP Expansion, Approves Massive Station Rebuilds

David Alexander

June 25, 2025

The Santa Clara City Council has approved enacting eminent domain on two properties sitting on land needed for a Silicon…

Westside’s Defense Dazzles During Pitcher’s Duel 

Westside’s Defense Dazzles During Pitcher’s Duel 

Andrew Bensch

June 25, 2025

It’s that time of year again—the local Little League teams have started out on the road to Williamsport, Pa., home…

Sunnyvale Homicide Suspect Arrested

Sunnyvale Homicide Suspect Arrested

Erika Towne

June 24, 2025

Sunnyvale DPS officers have arrested the man connected to the city’s first homicide of 2025. Officers found and arrested 44-year-old…

Local Youth See FIFA Kick Off Event as Another Chance to Play

Local Youth See FIFA Kick Off Event as Another Chance to Play

Erika Towne

June 24, 2025

While local adults and community leaders understood the true enormity of starting the countdown clock to the FIFA World Cup…

Community-Based AstroBruins Robotics Team Competes in FTC World Championship

Community-Based AstroBruins Robotics Team Competes in FTC World Championship

Diane Andrews

June 23, 2025

Wearing powder blue sweatshirts and silly matching blue ears atop their heads and shiny, royal blue capes, the AstroBruins, a…

Milestones – Around Town We Observe – Opinion

Milestones – Around Town We Observe – Opinion

Miles H Barber, Publisher

June 19, 2025

So what’s new in Santa Clara? The first thing that comes to mind is that City Manager Jovan Grogan has…

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 22

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 22

Santa Clara Weekly

June 19, 2025

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

Wilcox Baseball Star Argel: Don’t Underestimate the Little Guy 

Wilcox Baseball Star Argel: Don’t Underestimate the Little Guy 

Andrew Bensch

June 18, 2025

The Wilcox Chargers varsity baseball squad struggled out of the gate but finished the 2025 season on a blistering tear….

A Year Later: Family Grieves, Nursing Home Drags Out Legal Fight, Denies Negligence

A Year Later: Family Grieves, Nursing Home Drags Out Legal Fight, Denies Negligence

Carolyn Schuk

June 18, 2025

It’s been more than a year since Santa Clara nursing home patient Connie Delucca allegedly bludgeoned her 98-year-old roommate, Vera Plares, ultimately causing…