Julia Child has famously been credited as saying, “a party without cake is just a meeting,” and although cakes may occasionally be present at meetings, parties are where they shine. For centuries, cakes have been an integral part of celebrations around the world. Whether homemade or store bought, in the form of tiered rounds, stacked … Read more
Organizations on whose boards Santa Clara City Council Members previously and currently sit have received discounts for years on their use of the Santa Clara Convention Center. At the same time they disavow any knowledge of the discounts and characterize them as irresponsible and possibly corrupt. “I’m a Chamber [of Commerce] Member. I never got … Read more
On Sept. 9, about 60-70 shiny vintage vehicles parked on Sunnyvale’s Old Town Murphy Street for the Sunnyvale Police Activities League’s (PAL) second annual “Show & Shine Car Show.” Vehicles on display included a 1925 Chevy Superior K, a 1950 Ford Coupe and a 1966 Ford Thunderbird. Admission was free and open to the public. … Read more
On the morning of Sept. 8, a handful of artists from the Sunnyvale Art Club gathered at Santa Clara’s Central Park Library to set up an exhibit showcasing the members’ original art, which reflected a diversity of subjects. Penny Nolan’s oil painting, “Ballerina Magic,” reveals the stamina of a young ballerina performing en pointe. The … Read more
If you haven’t noticed yet, the Winchester Mystery House has gone through a series of changes in the past few years. It’s been the centerpiece of a Hollywood film starring Helen Mirren, it has opened up 40 new rooms to visitors, and it has added new attractions. One of those attractions is the Halloween candlelight … Read more
100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (September 20, 1918) Buy Your Bonds on Volunteer Day: Santa Clara Will Respond With Patriotic Spirit on Volunteer Day September 27: City War Council and Woman’s Mobilization Army Ready for Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign: Quota is $230,000 University of Santa Clara Graduate, Lieutenant John Regan, Killed in France Santa … Read more
It may be the end of summer, but the Kona Kai Swim and Racquet Club still had one more celebration up its sleeve. On Sept. 8, members were invited to celebrate the club’s 60th anniversary with a Luau-themed party. Upon entering Kona Kai, guests were given a nametag with the year in which they joined … Read more
With the USA Slider Search in town, it was a perfect opportunity for the Silicon Valley Soap Box Derby to come to Palo Alto and share the road course and costs for renting Hanover Street for a weekend. The Silicon Valley Soap Box Derby has been around since 1934. It got its start in Mountain … Read more
Thursday, September 20 Community Meeting on Smoking Ordinance: Central Park Library — Margie Edinger Room. 6 p.m. For more information: Call 408-615-2210 or email communications@santaclaraca.gov Old Quad Residents’ Association, with the support of the Mission City Federal Credit Union, is sponsoring a Mayoral and Clerk Candidate Forum: American Legion Post 419 Hall — 958 Homestead … Read more
Just a couple hours after Bruins boys’ water polo team lost to their arch rivals, the girls team evened the score this past Thursday. Led by star junior Mariah Walker and key scorer senior Maya Sugiyama, the Santa Clara Bruins swam to a somewhat comfortable 14-9 victory over the Wilcox Chargers. However, Bruins Head Coach … Read more