Potentially life-saving medical research on a common and sometimes deadly fungal disease is being done by 14-year-old Wilcox High School freshman Ahmad Ismail. In recognition of Ismail’s efforts to find a treatment for invasive candidiasis, the Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science & the Public selected Ismail in September as one of 30 middle school … Read more
The following is a list of events happening in Santa Clara and throughout the Silicon Valley. Thursday, November 22 Happy Thanksgiving from The Weekly Friday, November 23 2018 Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting: Christmas in the Park in San Jose. 6 – 9 p.m. Free Event. Saturday, November 24 Between Riverside … Read more
The life of Larry Marsalli, who died last summer at the age of 92, was an illustration of Jesus’ admonition that, “he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.” Marsalli was the founder of Santa Clara’s annual community Thanksgiving dinner, now in its 12th year, where he literally served dinner to hundreds of … Read more
After failing to score against Overfelt back in Week 2, the Santa Clara Bruins didn’t need much time at all to get on the scoreboard in Saturday’s playoff rematch. In an attempt at avenging their early-season loss, the Bruins marched methodically down the field on their opening possession against the Royals. An impressive Michael Vick-esque … Read more
The works of some of the Bay Area’s most skilled artists are now on display at Santa Clara’s Triton Museum. The annual Salon Exhibition and Art Competition features artwork in the fields of painting, drawing, printmaking and photography. “Some of them are speaking to the political climate, some of them are exploring more media and … Read more
The body of Ian Powers, 32, has been recovered from a San Jose marina and identified. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office found the cause of death was salt water drowning and ruled Powers’ death an accident. With these discoveries, the Santa Clara Police Department’s investigation into his disappearance has been closed. Powers, a … Read more
The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the City and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all of the arrests … Read more
Eleven Canine Companions for Independence from the South Bay Chapter attended their first live theater production. They arrived on leash with their puppy raisers for the Santa Clara Players dress rehearsal performance of Exit the Body on Oct. 25. Two of the puppies claimed the best location for viewing — on the floor in the … Read more
Back in September, State Senator Bob Wieckowski recognized Santa Clara resident Adam Thompson as a Local Hero. Nominated by Suds Jain, Thompson is the President of the Old Quad Residents Association. Thompson has worked to improve relationships between Old Quad residents and Santa Clara University students. “There has been a push among some Old Quad … Read more
Most Santa Clara County schools choose to stay open while South Bay air quality worsens. In a statement this morning, Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Dewan and Santa Clara Unified School District Superintendent Stan Rose, informed the public that schools in Santa Clara County are not closing though air quality conditions have … Read more