Watch for School Zones, School Starts 8/11

The Santa Clara Police Department is reminding people to slow down in school zones. Santa Clara Unified students return to school on Aug. 11.

As students head back to the classroom, the Santa Clara Police Department reminds parents and residents to follow the speed limit and be extra careful driving through Santa Clara Unified School District school zones. “Please drive like it is your child, grandchild, niece or nephew walking or riding their bike to school,” Police Chief Pat … Read more

Mission College Concert Series Wraps Up

The Mission College Concert Series wraps up on August 10 with a performance by Masha Champagne, a Brazilian bossa artist.

Mission College in Santa Clara will host its final free concert series of the summer on Wednesday, August 10, as part of City of Santa Clara and Ukrainian Family Night. The featured artist will be Bay Area vocalist Masha Campagne, who will bring the timeless sounds of Brazil to the Mission College Plaza. Her soulful … Read more

Creating Breathing Spaces for Caregivers

Sunnyvale based Breathing Spaces allows caregivers the opportunity to take a minute and breathe before returning to care for loved ones.

Cyndi Mariner knows first-hand what it is to care for dependent loved ones 24/7 with no experience, few resources, and no time even to breathe. The Sunnyvale resident watched her mother care for her unwell father. After he passed, Mariner cared for her mother, watching her decline cognitively then physically. Her brother had heart issues … Read more

Mosquito Fogging in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale Aug. 4

Vector Control will fog parts of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and San Jose on August 4 after finding West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes.

The County of Santa Clara Vector Control District has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in a small area of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and San Jose (ZIP Codes 95054, 94089 and 95002). Weather permitting, this area will be treated to reduce adult mosquito populations with the use of truck-mounted equipment on Thursday, Aug. 4, starting … Read more

Glenda Cresap (1950 – 2022): A Life Full of Heart and Service

Remembering the life and impact of long-time Executive Director of the senior center Heart of the Valley, Glenda Cresap, who died in early July.

The true heart of Heart of the Valley (HOV), Services for Seniors, Inc. has died. Glenda Cresap, 72, who led the small but mighty organization located in a tiny blue house off El Camino Real for over 30 years, died at Good Samaritan Hospital on July 1 surrounded by her family. Born April 30, 1950 … Read more

Red Hot Chili Peppers at Levi’s Stadium July 29

Be prepared for more traffic around Levi's Stadium on July 29. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert.

Red Hot Chili Peppers will be performing at Levi’s Stadium on Friday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m.  This event has an anticipated audience of 50,000 attendees. Event information can be found on the Levi’s Stadium website at www.levisstadium.com. Heavy traffic and delays are anticipated on major thoroughfares leading to and from the stadium, including Highways … Read more

United Way Bay Area Releases 2021 Annual Report

United Way Bay Area says it helped nearly 900,000 individuals in the past year through relief programs and other nonprofits.

SAN FRANCISCO (June 3, 2021) – United Way Bay Area, one of the most respected and highly effective philanthropic organizations fighting poverty in the region, helped over 880,000 individuals facing hunger, housing insecurity, wildfire disaster, and financial instability between July 2020 and June 2021. The organization also distributed $4.8 million to 120+ Bay Area nonprofit … Read more

¿Qiensave? Plays Mission College July 13

Mission College's free concert series on the plaza continues on July 13, 2022 with ¿Qiensave?, a Salinas band that plays Latin dance music.

Mission College’s next free outdoor concert will feature Salinas-based ¿Qiensave? who play Latin dance music with roots stretching back to Michoacan, Mexico. The concert on the plaza will take place on Wednesday, July 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Patrons are encouraged to bring a chair and/or blanket. Mission College’s own hospitality management food … Read more

Santa Clara County Budget (22/23) Aims to Expand Safety Nets and Address Disparities

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved the 2022-23 fiscal year budget, which provides funding for dozens of community services.

The County of Santa Clara will head into the next fiscal year focused on building out safety net services for the community, as leaders acknowledge the importance of resiliency against current and future challenges. Despite a number of hardships that continue to impact the country – from ongoing inflation to the unrelenting COVID-19 crisis – … Read more

49ers License Plates Benefit CNRA

49ers fans can now show they are "Faithful to State Parks" with a personalized California license plate. Proceeds benefit CNRA, 49ers EDU and PREP.

The San Francisco 49ers and the 49ers Foundation have created specialty 49ers license plates for California in partnership with the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA). Proceeds from the plates will benefit the CNRA and their efforts to steward California’s natural resources and expand access to outdoor recreational spaces for all Californians. To reserve a specialty 49ers … Read more