Back in the 1950s the City of Santa Clara was growing at an exponential rate. In 1950, its population was 11,702 but by 1960, its population was nearly 60,000, a five-fold increase. Facing these exploding needs, the city council began considering a bond in the summer of 1959. Originally, two bond issues were considered — … Read more
When you think about agriculture in Santa Clara, you probably think about prunes and apricots. But the Santa Clara Valley’s agricultural history started with wheat. On June 25, Harris Lass Museum board member and retired local history librarian Mary Hanel will give a free talk on the Valley’s evolution from grain farming to fruit orchards. … Read more
Last week the Santa Clara Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) roared into the headlines by precipitating a hubbub at City Hall over candidate forums. Many don’t know that the CAC started Santa Clara’s candidate forums, originally called “Candidates Nights.” So it’s not an unfamiliar concern for the 58-year-old committee, whose membership has included many legendary, and … Read more