As Silicon Valley woke to hazy sunrises and worsening air quality, wildfires further north scorched nearly 3,000 miles of land. More than 14,000 firefighters, including three engines from Santa Clara’s Fire Department (SCFD), provided aid to one of the largest disasters in California history. A similar 1980 wildfire in San Bernardino motivated Jack Cohen, retired … Read more
With new food options, a more environmentally friendly layout and expanded dining areas, Santa Clara University’s (SCU) main hub is going to look very different when the fall quarter starts. The university is putting the finishing touches on an overhaul of the Benson Memorial Center. “[Benson Center] really hasn’t been touched much in 55 years,” … Read more
When Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) member Suds Jain emailed City Manager Deanna Santana and Acting City Clerk Jennifer Yamaguma asking about candidate forums little did he know that he would unleash a tsunami of controversy. “I asked an honest question. I wasn’t trying to be controversial. Somehow these people felt threatened. I don’t know why,” … Read more
The Bill Wilson Center marked its 5th year as a beneficiary of Santana Row’s Wine Stroll on Thursday, Aug. 16. Attendees sampled a variety of wines from Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries at more than 16 participating shops. There was also a silent auction where attendees were able to bid on a wide variety of exciting … Read more
100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (September 6, 1918) Register Next Thursday September 12th at City Hall: All Males 18 to 45 Must Register or Pay the Penalty: Patriots Will Register Willingly and Promptly War Savings Day Set for September 9th Liberty Loan Men Plan Volunteer Day September 27th Local Red Cross Does Great Work: … Read more
Thursday, September 6 Caregivers Connect: Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. First Thursday of each month. Call Saraswathi Ram Mohan at 408-615-3176 to sign up or email her at srmohan@santaclaraca.gov Friday, September 7 STEAM Training Camp: Santa Clara City Library Redwood Room. 3-5 p.m. Free camp. K-8th graders only. … 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
Formerly known as the Sunnyvale Town Center, project owner, STC Venture LLC chose the name CityLine Sunnyvale in 2017. The project is located on a 36-acre site in downtown Sunnyvale and is aimed at igniting the area with retail, entertainment and housing following the 2003 closure of the original Town Center Mall constructed in 1978. … Read more
Despite last season’s entire starting lineup graduating this past spring, the Wilcox Chargers Water Polo team looked as strong as ever to start the new season. On Tuesday the Chargers cruised to a 14-4 victory on the road against Milpitas. The score was 14-2 until the final minutes of the fourth quarter. The question was … Read more
On the surface, a box score showing a 30-0 final score suggests the losing football team struggled on both sides of the ball. However, the Santa Clara Bruins’ Week 2 loss to the Overfelt Royals was far more intriguing than the final result might indicate. Santa Clara stopped the Royals on the first drive of … Read more