Santa Clara Hyatt Hosts AI Services Conference Propel25

In May, Rocketlane held Propel25 at the Santa Clara Hyatt, bringing together leaders in the AI services industry to help businesses grow.

As artificial intelligence continues to shape the way Silicon Valley tech companies do business, some industry leaders gathered in Santa Clara to discuss how this technology is making their work easier. Propel25, sponsored by AI professional services company Rocketlane, brought AI industry leaders and business owners together at the Santa Clara Hyatt Regency for a … Read more

Sunnyvale Grand Opening: Teriyaki Madness Makes Sense

The Truong brothers opened Teriyaki Madness in Sunnyvale on May 10 in a grand affair with local politicians and community members.

Family, friends, foodies and favorite politicians all turned out to wish brothers Eddie Truong and Edwin Truong success at the grand opening of their first restaurant—Teriyaki Madness, 134 E. El Camino Real, on May 10. The two brothers, American-born sons of Vietnamese immigrant parents and long-time Bay Area residents, took the big leap (and risk) … Read more

VTA Reaches Contract with ATU Local 265

After months of negotiations and a strike, the VTA and the ATU Local 265 Union have reached and signed a contract for the next four years.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) was informed today that members of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265 have voted to accept the agency’s latest contract offer, concluding a months-long negotiation process. The ratification vote took place on June 3, 2025. The agreement includes wage increases of 4%, 3.5%, 3%, and 4% over a … Read more

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, June 6 – Sunday, June 8

This Weekend in the Valley there is the Roast Battle: Bay Area and an Artists Reception. There's a Coffee and RnB singles events and Yoga and Pilates classes.

The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration. This Summer Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival — Saturday, June 7 – Sunday, June 8 at Downtown Sunnyvale – Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale Free event … Read more

Bay Area Politicians Decry Reported Dept. of Defense Move to Rename “Harvey Milk” Naval Ship

California leaders speak out about the report that the Dept. of Defense will rename the Harvey Milk naval ship.

A reported decision to strip Harvey Milk’s honorific from a U.S. Navy vessel named for the San Francisco LGBTQ rights icon drew condemnation from several Bay Area politicians Tuesday. The USNS Harvey Milk is a fleet replenishment oiler in the Navy’s John Lewis class, named for the late congressman and civil rights leader.  Though no … Read more

Stemmable Bridges Generations to Prepare STEM Kits for Kids at SCS

Archbishop Mitty student Ruth Li has founded Stemmable, a nonprofit that provides STEM kits to younger Bay Area children.

Five hundred and seventeen kids whose families are clients of Sunnyvale Community Services will get a bonus at the annual Ready-To-Learn Backpack Distribution from August 7-12—STEM kits assembled by a multi-generational team of volunteers with the nonprofit Stemmable, Inc., on April 26, Global Youth Service Day. Each STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) kit holds … Read more

EdSource: More, But Not Enough, Californians Accessing Free Money for College, Career

The doors of the Golden 1 Credit Union remained ajar on April 5 as elementary-aged kids played games or had their faces painted outside while families inside circled the display tables featuring material from the bank and CalKIDS. The event was to encourage families to open a youth education savings account as well as learn … Read more

Passing the Torch: Former Pro Skater and Local Gym Teacher Mentor Youth at Santa Clara Skate Park

Two local educators have begun sharing their passion for skateboarding with the next generation. Brad Boardman and Khan Pham both work at Washington Open Elementary, 270 Washington St. in Santa Clara. Roughly a year ago, the men began hosting skateboarding sessions at the Santa Clara Skate Park, 2440 Cabrillo Ave. Skateboarding affords kids an opportunity … Read more

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June 1

This Weekend in the Valley there is the Roast Battle: Bay Area and an Artists Reception. There's a Coffee and RnB singles events and Yoga and Pilates classes.

The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration.   This Summer Sunnyvale Restaurant Week — Saturday, May 31 – Saturday, June 7 at Downtown Sunnyvale Event page: https://www.citylinesunnyvale.com/restaurant-week   SJMADE Fest 2025 … Read more

A Santa Clara Houdini Act! Bruins to the CCS Final! 

Just three days after winning the school’s first CCS playoff game in baseball since 2005, the Santa Clara Bruins left yet another giant pawprint on their journey towards immortality. The team is now one step away from a Division IV CCS Championship. On Tuesday night, May 27, the Bruins backed up an absolutely remarkable first-round … Read more