Westfield Valley Fair drew public criticism in early 2022 when it announced a new “controlled parking plan.” Under the plan, Westfield would charge mall visitors and employees a fee for parking at the mall. Westfield promoted the plan as a “broader focus on security” and said that, among other things, it would deter people from … Read more
A week after the Santa Clara City Council dismissed City Manager Deanna Santana citing lack of confidence in her leadership, AFSCME Local 101 — Field Operations and Maintenance Staff (Unit 6) — published a statement of support for the Council’s action, citing its own lack of confidence in Santana’s leadership. Unit 6 represents the people … Read more
You may have noticed the construction in and around the Costco on Coleman Ave. that’s snarled traffic and made a usually crowded trip just a little harder. That’s because there are two major projects happening in the area at the same time. Inside the Santa Clara Costco parking lot, the company is installing a “mini … Read more
Santa Clara University (SCU) made school history on March 1 when it announced that the University’s 30th president would become the school’s first ever female president. Dr. Julie Sullivan was introduced to SCU students, staff and alumni by SCU Board of Trustees Chair Larry Sonsini. “We wanted leadership because a higher education university needs leadership … Read more
Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers have arrested the woman they think is responsible for triggering an hours-long Amber Alert across the Bay Area. Officers arrested 29-year-old Luong Tammy Huynh around 8:30 p.m. in San Jose. She is in Santa Clara County Main Jail and is expected to face charges of kidnapping, child endangerment … Read more
There were many tears and masked hugs as the members of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Santa Clara gathered for a final farewell. A few dozen parishioners attended a small deconsecration ceremony at the church on Feb. 20, holding hands and saying a final prayer in the church that served as a home and a … Read more
The Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) and Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) are among the local law enforcement agencies “standing united against hate.” SCPD Chief Pat Nikolai and Sunnyvale DPS Chief Phan Ngo are two of more than a dozen local leaders who signed a letter written by the President of the Santa Clara … Read more
The juxtaposition is startling. An image of designer handbags beautifully arranged and posted on Westfield Valley Fair’s Instagram page. Next to the image is verbal criticism from followers angry about the mall’s implementation of parking fees for employees. “FREE EMPLOYEE PARKING!!!” posted one person. “Need employees to foot the bill for your BILLION dollar renovations or … Read more
The same day the Santa Clara County Library system re-opened libraries seven days a week, the City of Santa Clara closed its branch libraries and severely reduced hours at the City’s Central Park Library. The City closed the Northside and Mission branch libraries, cut Central Park Library hours to 24 per week, and eliminated Sunday … Read more
With a $9 million donation from the Sobrato family to fund scholarships, more Cristo Rey Jesuit High School students will have the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of attending Santa Clara. Rachel Stattion ’24 is flourishing at Santa Clara University. A sophomore double majoring in political science and women’s and gender studies, Stattion is passionate about … Read more