A Fundraiser to Fund Santa Clara’s Finest

SCPD K9s

A young man’s dream has posthumously become somewhat of a reality for Sean Walsh through the efforts of his mother, Cheryl Walsh, and the Sean M. Walsh K9 Memorial Foundation, which she founded upon her only child’s death on Nov. 16, 2011. At just 21, Army National Guard Military Police Soldier Sean Walsh was killed … Read more

Landsea Homes Expands into Santa Clara with Townhouse Plans

Catalina aerial

Global homebuilder and real estate developer, Landsea Homes, is building its first residential project in the City of Santa Clara. The company recently acquired Catalina from SCS Development Company and could have new homes for sale by next summer. The 2.3 acre site for Catalina is located on El Camino Real, near the northwestern corner … Read more

Santa Clara’s Illuminate Face & Body Bar Aims to Form “Radiant Selves”

Illuminate Spa

Currently at the front desk of Santa Clara’s Illuminate Face & Body Bar (2722 Augustine Dr., Suite #120) are two big clear jars. One holds Hershey’s Kisses with purple foil wrapping and the other contains Skittles of all colors of the rainbow. Last month, these treats were given out at the spa’s promotional True Colors … Read more

Santa Clara this Week: Aug 16 – Aug 22

Silicon Valley Events

Thursday, August 16 Wine Stroll on the Row: Santana Row. 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $40 inside the Santana Row concierge. 21+   Friday, August 17 Concert in the Park Featuring The Houserockers: Central Park Pavilion. 6:30-8 p.m.   Saturday, August 18 Clear the Shelters: Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority — 3370 Thomas Rd, Santa Clara. … Read more

District Attorney Closes Caserta Investigation

Former Council Member Dominic Caserta Prepares to Sue City, School District, lawsuit, Santa Clara Unified School District, City of Santa Clara

Former Santa Clara City Council Member and front-runner for Ken Yeager’s County Supervisor seat Dominic Caserta will not face criminal charges over the accusations of sexual harassment that drove him from office and into indefinite leave from his Santa Clara High School teaching job. The Santa Clara County District Attorney said in a statement yesterday … Read more

Living Legends 16U Squad Sweeps Luau Tournament

Living Legends 16U

Living Legends’ bats were alive and well this weekend in San Jose. The Legends’ 16U white team went a perfect 4-0 over the weekend, winning by scores of 18-5, 11-3, 5-0 and 19-7 en route to their tournament win. But while the offense dominated from start to finish, the tournament MVP ended up going to … Read more

Wilcox to Lean on High Volleyball IQ

Wilcox Volleyball

Last season was a transitional year for the Wilcox volleyball team. The 2017 varsity squad featured a handful of younger players developing into bigger roles for the first time. While their 2-10 league record last year was a step back from their 6-6 mark in 2016, the team is confident that a bounce-back season is … Read more

Award-Winning Truffles in Santa Clara

CHARLOTTE

In the culturally diverse Silicon Valley, finding flavors reminiscent of one’s childhood isn’t always the easiest task. There’s an abundance of run-of-the-mill flavor combinations at every local chocolate shop and at least one big batch chocolatier store in every mall filled with standard, easily understandable infusions. While most chocolatiers are happy sticking with the status … Read more

Agrihood Project Moves Forward in Santa Clara

Agrihood

On Aug. 8, Planning Commissioners recommended that City Council approve the final environmental review document, required rezoning and tentative vesting map for a residential project at 1834 Worthington Cr. Agrihood, a project that began to be conceptualized in 2003, is close to the San Jose border and sits across the street from the Westfield Valley … Read more

Santa Clarans Participate in National Night Out

National Night Out

The National Night Out event on Emmett Court included Balloon Magic for kids — both young and young at heart. According to Robert Hostetter, this was their “…neighborhood’s 18th Annual National Night Out Party…. We typically have over 170 men, women and children coming to the event from the 85 houses in the neighborhood.  Starting … Read more