Many Santa Clara swimmers are still irate that the George F. Haines International Swim Center (ISC) is closed. The pool being out of commission has been a sore spot for swimmers since hazardous conditions forced the city to close it last year. Since then, aquatics enthusiasts have regularly turned out in droves to the council … Read more
Amanda Pease, President of the Board of Directors of the Santa Clara Swim Club, is busy planning for the Swim Club’s “Casino Night,” a fundraiser to be held on Saturday, March 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. at 1600 Martin Ave. where the Aquamaids’ Bingo Hall is located. “We just want some community bonding and … Read more
The Santa Clara City Council heard a grim update on the status of the International Swim Center (ISC). It also received its bi-annual report from Silicon Valley Power (SVP), which outlined how the utility would manage load growth and storm communication. City staff brought back details on the possibility of placing a tax measure on … Read more
For something to happen, someone has to do something. Usually, if it is going to happen around your house, you are the one to do it. Have you ever said to yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” It might be something simple or an item or issue that requires serious thought. When someone says, … Read more
As training for the summer Olympics is starting, Santa Clara’s International Swim Center (ISC) closed on Jan. 12 “until further notice” until safety, health and equipment problems are resolved. The shutdown was a surprise to Santa Clara Swim Club members. “We had regular practices and classes on Thursday,” said Santa Clara Swim Club manager Kevin … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers set a super example for funding when they sold the naming rights to Levi’s Stadium in 2014 for $220 million over 10 years. Santa Clara is sitting on a similar opportunity or two that could generate some much-needed cash to restore fiscal integrity and restoration. In addition, Santa Clara has all … Read more