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April 16, 2014

Families, runners and supporters came out in droves to run the Color Me Rad 5K event at California’s Great America…

Schools

Education Desk: Apr. 9, 2014

April 16, 2014

Grant in Memory of Long-Time SCUSD Psychologist, Richard Knowles A group of students that get recognized far too seldom for…

Schools

Impressive Santa Clara High School Day of the Arts Exhibition

Diane Andrews

April 16, 2014

Everyone sang the praises of the Santa Clara High School Visual and Performing Arts Department at its annual Day of…

Community

Library Hosts Sixth Annual Chocolate Party and Grant Event

Cynthia Cheng

April 16, 2014

Loretta Beavers brought a chocolate rum raisin cake. Diane Harrison brought allergen-free double chocolate cookies. Mother and daughter Marcia and…

Community

Looking Back – Week of April 9

April 16, 2014

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (April 7, 1914) Municipal Election Landslide for Administration Ticket: Roll, Franck and Howell Elected…

Arts & Entertainment

Mission College Symphony Takes Listeners on Musical Journey

April 16, 2014

There is probably no better place to hear symphonic music in the South Bay than the Santa Clara Mission Church,…

Opinion

Sherlock Season 3/Blu-ray Edition Not rated, but would be PG for adult themes and violence.

Karl Scott

April 16, 2014

I have been a big fan of this series since its inception. It did well its first year, picked up…

Community Public Safety

SCPD Helps Raise Funds for Special Olympics

April 9, 2014

Helping to raise funds for Special Olympics Northern California (SONC), approximately two dozen Santa Clara Police Department officers participated in…

Schools

Local Students Win State Robotics Championship

April 9, 2014

There was much for local students to celebrate at the VEX Robotics California State Championship, held at California’s Great America…

Community

Looking Back – Week of April 2

April 9, 2014

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (March 31, 1914) Cherry Carnival to be Showy Event: Attractive Amusements, Cherry Exhibits and…

Opinion

Muppets Most Wanted/Rated PG for Mild Violence

Karl Scott

April 9, 2014

Singing, dancing, jokes, puns, cameos, action and excitement. All of these things are awaiting you, and as many as kids…

Arts & Entertainment Schools

Saint Lawrence Produces Spring Show

April 9, 2014

The Saint Lawrence stage was alive with The Sound of Music as the school’s department of Visual and Performing Arts…

Community

Silicon Valley Power Is Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

Cynthia Cheng

April 9, 2014

Money might not grow on trees for students in higher education who struggle with paying their tuition. But if you…

City Politics

Sorting Out Soccer Park Uproar

April 9, 2014

Last Tuesday the Council Chambers were overflowing, with people crowding the lobby and the sidewalk outside. All because of something…

Opinion

Attention, Please!

April 9, 2014

Looking for a thought-provoking article on a difficult subject that requires total attention and complete concentration? You’ve come to the…

Arts & Entertainment

Art in Our City: Small Statue Marks Mission Site

April 9, 2014

There are plenty of interesting historical finds throughout the City of Santa Clara – from the houses featured on the…

City Politics

City Desk: Apr. 2, 2014

April 9, 2014

Last Tuesday’s City Council was certainly one of the year’s most significant. A study session prior to the meeting included…

Schools

Education Desk: Apr. 2, 2014

April 9, 2014

District Not Meeting Federal Requirements for English Learners SCUSD failed to meet federal Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAO) measures for…

Community

Kitten Foster Parenting