Latest News Latest News Community Holiday Decorations Contest Nomination Deadline is Near Admin November 30, 2011 Nominations for the annual Holiday Outdoor Decorations Contest will be accepted from Nov. 28 through Dec. 7. Decorate the exterior… Community Homeless for the Holidays in the Santa Clara Valley Diane Andrews November 30, 2011 On any given night in Santa Clara County, 7,045 people are homeless according to a 2011 Santa Clara County Homeless… Public Safety Local Resident Victim of Credit Card Theft and Elder Abuse Cynthia Cheng November 30, 2011 Earlier this year, Christy Kinney was recovering from surgery when she received a bill in the mail for a credit… Opinion J. Edgar / Rated R for sex, bad words and explosions Karl Scott November 30, 2011 J. Edgar is Clint Eastwood’s annual bid for more Oscars. He has won for Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby. His… Opinion Tower Heist / Rated PG-13 for language and minor violence. Karl Scott November 23, 2011 Tower Heist opened in theaters on November 4th. One national theater chain declined to book the film because the studio… BusinessCommunity Recovery Store Offers Hope Cynthia Cheng November 23, 2011 “We never intended to open a recovery store-it just happened,” says Angie Bottorff, a co-owner of All About Recovery, a… Community Santa Clara Arts Walk Celebrates 5 Years and $45K for Local Arts Groups Carolyn Schuk November 23, 2011 The sun was shining both literally and figuratively on the Arts Walk Santa Clara last month when 50 walkers raised… Arts & EntertainmentCommunity Santa Clara Soprano Nancy Wait Kromm Celebrates the Human Spirit in Song Carolyn Schuk November 23, 2011 Soprano Nancy Wait Kromm is known for her engaging performances of new and interesting music. Her debut in November of… Community Seniors, Kids, and Families Up for Holiday Adoption Diane Andrews November 23, 2011 Brighten the holiday season for yourself and others by adopting a senior, a foster child, or a family in need…. Arts & Entertainment Silver Anniversary for Santa Clara Players Carolyn Schuk November 23, 2011 In 1962, an enterprising group of theater lovers, sponsored by the Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department, put on a… Community Skiers-Boarders Convene at Convention Center Melissa McKenzie November 23, 2011 Thousands of winter sports enthusiasts descended upon the Santa Clara Convention Center November 12 and 13 for the annual Ski… Opinion HR Director Tells All Bob Goldman November 23, 2011 I don’t believe in reincarnation, but just in case it’s true, let me go on record. I want to come… Opinion CLASS NOTES – Understanding the Meaning of Thanksgiving Margaret Lavin November 23, 2011 People often inquire about my ability to work with middle school children citing their often unpredictable, narcissistic and unruly behavior…. City Politics Council Discussion of El Camino Residential Project Illustrates Policy Challenges Carolyn Schuk November 23, 2011 During elections we love to toss around hot air-filled slogans like “affordable housing,” “green building,” and “transit-oriented development.” But few… Community Getting to Know Santa Clara Vanguard Larry Sacks November 23, 2011 Winners. Undefeated. First place. World Title. Read over the history of the Santa Clara Vanguard, and these words are repeated… Community Downtown San Jose Festivities for the Family over Thanksgiving Weekend Diane Andrews November 23, 2011 Make a trip to downtown San Jose for Thanksgiving weekend festivities the whole family can enjoy. The 39-year-old Harvest Festival,… City Politics How I Balanced the California Budget Carolyn Schuk November 23, 2011 More than a few of us have said – or thought – that surely we could do better than California’s… Business How to Score as a Small Business Owner Diane Andrews November 23, 2011 If you’re wondering what it takes to start a small business in the Bay Area or need expert advice on… Community Loraine’s Century Celebration Admin November 23, 2011 Loraine Gruen celebrated her 100th birthday with her usual Joie de Vivre. Born November 11, 1911, Loraine’s unquenchable spirit has… City Politics 49ers Stadium Development Agreement, Preliminary Financing Review at Dec. 6 Council Meeting Carolyn Schuk November 16, 2011 Come New Year’s Day 2012, the 49ers stadium project will start moving ahead at a notably faster pace. So, despite… 1 … 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 … 473