Looking Back: Week of November 14th Headlines

Looking Back

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (November 15, 1918) United War Work Drive Successful: Santa Clara Goes Over the Top in War Campaign Chamber of Commerce Does Big Work Reports President B. Fernish: Focused on ‘Win the War Campaign’ Santa Claran Killed in War: L. MacCauley Santa Clara in Happy Mood With News of Germany’s … Read more

Work Daze: Charismatic You

Work

You know who you are. When you stand up to speak in a meeting, people listen. When you say jump, people jump. You’re magnetic. You’ve got energy. Panache. Power. In a word, you’re charismatic. Or you will be, after you finish reading this column. Consider, if you will, my sad story. No one ever paid … Read more

Santa Clara Family Performs Mexican Music at Cycle of Hope

Beltran Family Habitat for Humanity

On a quiet, November night, neighbors gathered at the Beltran residence in Santa Clara and listened attentively as the family played traditional Mexican music in their garage. The monthly gathering — or “Fandango,” as the Beltran family likes to call it — is a tradition that began nine years ago when they moved into their … Read more

In the Valley this Week: November 15 – 21

Silicon Valley Events

 The following is a list of events happening in Santa Clara and throughout the Silicon Valley. Thursday, November 15 Sunnyvale Community Services Holiday Auction: The Elks Lodge — 375 Pastoria Ave, Sunnyvale. 5-7:30 p.m. Free event. Please bring an unwrapped toy or bag of canned food. City Council Special Meeting – Santa Clara Convention Center … Read more

Milestones: Might Makes Wrong!

Audit of the Convention Center Unethical

With elections completed the tourniquet on development will be removed. The influx of campaign cash to the coffers of our elected Mayor has smoothed the way. The Council Majority perpetuates its power to pound good people. While two new Council Members will be joining our Leaders Circle, they will most likely be holding hands as … Read more

Southern Spice and Latin Flair Cooks Up at Macy’s Valley Fair

Anthony Lamas and his book at Macy’s

The progressions from growing up working on a farm to becoming a chef wasn’t traditional for Anthony Lamas, but a love of food and a few of his mother’s recipes took him from his humble Central Valley beginnings to owning an award-winning and successful Louisville restaurant, multiple television appearances and a seat on Macy’s Culinary … Read more

Mayor Gillmor Gets Served in Financial Disclosure Lawsuit

Lisa Gillmor Lawsuit

Wednesday afternoon Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor was served in the widely publicized lawsuit alleging that she failed to fully report her economic interests in Public Property Advisors, Inc. (PPA). A subsidiary of Gary Gillmor & Associates, PPA provides brokerage and property management services to local school districts. The lawsuit was filed by Santa Clara … Read more

The Santa Clara Veterans’ Memorial: Honoring Veterans Past and Present

Veterans' Memorial

There’s decades of history in the names and notes engraved on the paving bricks in the Santa Clara Veterans’ Memorial. Veterans of every U.S. conflict from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq War are remembered. “Every brick tells a story,” said Veterans Memorial Committee founding member Marlys Lee. There is a brick in memory of … Read more

How Amateur Radio Operators Could Save Lives in an Emergency and How You Can Help

Ham Radio

Santa Clara’s amateur radio group doesn’t get a lot of recognition, but if another major earthquake ever hits the Bay Area, the small group could be the difference between life and death. “I consider them to be an extremely valuable asset,” said Lisa Schoenthal, the City of Santa Clara’s Emergency Services Coordinator. “During times of … Read more

Tasman East Project Ruffles Feathers, Planned Development on Pomeroy a No-Go

Renewable Energy

Won’t somebody please think of the birds? Although it was never asked quite in that way, that was the crux of most of the public outcry at Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting. Birds colliding with buildings was the last issue yet to be resolved at a massive housing development located between Tasman Drive and Lafayette … Read more