Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) needs a new superintendent, but the process of finding one will take some time. SCUSD School Board President Jodi Muirhead told The Weekly the Board of Trustees needs to discuss how it would like to proceed and that likely won’t happen until October. “At that time, the board will … Read more
On June 30, 1923, the Winchester Mystery House officially opened its doors for public tours. In anticipation of the impending Centennial anniversary, Winchester Mystery House will hold a host of exhibitions, programs, and events—including a one-of-a-kind 100th birthday celebration in June 2023—throughout 2022–2023. “We are so proud to have been given the opportunity to be … Read more
The County of Santa Clara announced today that its mass vaccination locations and local clinics are prepared to administer the updated Moderna and Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 boosters once supplies arrive. The first significant shipment of the bivalent COVID-19 boosters is not expected to be delivered until next week, with new vaccination appointments being scheduled no … Read more
Cooling Centers are open throughout Santa Clara County today until Wednesday, Sept. 7, or as conditions persist. The National Weather Service (NWS) extended an Excessive Heat Watch starting Saturday, Sept. 3 – Tuesday, Sept. 6 for the coastal and bayside areas of the Bay Area and an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for inland … Read more
The high school football season kicked off with a bolt of lightning down at Valley Christian High School. No, there wasn’t an actual thunderstorm Friday night in San Jose, but Wilcox Chargers star speedster Elijah Walker returned a kickoff 95-yards for a touchdown in what turned out to be a surprising blowout win for the … Read more
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Sephora, Inc. (Sephora) in August, resolving allegations that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California’s first-in-the-nation landmark privacy law. After conducting an enforcement sweep of online retailers, Attorney General Bonta alleged that Sephora failed to disclose to consumers that it was selling their … Read more
Youth Utilizing Power and Praise, better known as YUPP, opened its doors at 1290 Pomeroy Ave. in Santa Clara on Aug. 6. The ribbon cutting ceremony marked the nonprofit’s first independent location since its founding in 2002. “[YUPP was founded to] create a cross-cultural network that enhances the whole being through performing arts, fine arts, … Read more
The 49ers scored two wins at Levi’s Stadium the weekend of Aug. 12. The team started the weekend with a 21-28 victory over the Green Bay Packers. They ended it with a record amount raised for local nonprofits. Thanks to generous donations from attendees and sponsors, the annual Players for a Purpose event raised $760,000 … Read more
California’s Great America in Santa Clara will be open every weekend in 2023. The amusement park announced its schedule, which includes an expanded lineup of events, live shows, new attractions, thrilling rides, kid-sized fun and waterpark adventures. The biggest change, the park will be open for weekends all year long beginning in January. As part … Read more
Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) kicked off the 2022-23 school year with the grand opening of a brand new high school. Kathleen MacDonald High School welcomed a class of more than 200 high school freshmen on Aug. 11. “I’m pretty excited for him. He’s going to be the first graduating class, so I’m really … Read more