Bay Area Drama Company Presents Social Justice Issues on Stage

Bay Area Drama Company

Art is often a mirror held to the world and that thought is very true for a local drama company. From Aug. 17 to Aug. 25 at Foothill College’s Lohman Theatre the four-year-old Bay Area Drama Company will present the play “Sonata.” Although the show runs for 70 minutes, the play itself is set at … Read more

Santa Clara Unified School District Announces Anti-Sexual Harassment Task Force

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Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) is planning the launch of its Step Up and Stop Harassment Task Force — a group of adults and students working together to fight the issue of sexual misconduct in the school community. According to its application, “The task force will identify areas of improvement in harassment reporting and … Read more

Looking Back: Week of August 15 Headlines

Looking Back

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (August 16, 1918) *War Savings Stamp Drive Going Big in This City: Over 50 Contributors Qualify for ‘$1000 Club’ *Value of Liberty Bonds Increasing *Uncle Sam Shares Grief of Mothers: Letter to Women Telling of Death of Son is Epitome of Tenderness *B. ‘Harry’ Moriarity Passes Away: Santa Clara … Read more

August 26 is Women’s Equality Day

Santa Clara City Council

August 26 has been designated as National Women’s Equality Day to honor the women who fought tirelessly for the commissioning of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The day also stands as a strong reminder that we need to continue to advocate for equality for all women. Prior to the signing … Read more

City Appeals Voting Rights Lawsuit Decision — Keeping Legal Meters Ticking Upward

CVRA Appeal

On Wednesday, the City of Santa Clara filed an appeal of Judge Thomas Kuhnle’s ruling that Santa Clara’s at-large by-seat election system discriminates against minorities. Other California cities have appealed California Voting Rights Act judgments. None won their appeals. But all increased their legal bills substantially. In Palmdale, not only did the city incur an … Read more

La Raza’s Fiesta Hispana Thrills Great America Visitors

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While many screamed at the various twists and turns atop Great America’s roller coasters, others screamed at the sight of one of their favorite artists during the 21st Annual Fiesta Hispana. The event took place on Aug. 12 and was hosted by La Raza 93.3 FM, a Spanish language radio station that plays regional Mexican … Read more

A Fundraiser to Fund Santa Clara’s Finest

SCPD K9s

A young man’s dream has posthumously become somewhat of a reality for Sean Walsh through the efforts of his mother, Cheryl Walsh, and the Sean M. Walsh K9 Memorial Foundation, which she founded upon her only child’s death on Nov. 16, 2011. At just 21, Army National Guard Military Police Soldier Sean Walsh was killed … Read more

Landsea Homes Expands into Santa Clara with Townhouse Plans

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Global homebuilder and real estate developer, Landsea Homes, is building its first residential project in the City of Santa Clara. The company recently acquired Catalina from SCS Development Company and could have new homes for sale by next summer. The 2.3 acre site for Catalina is located on El Camino Real, near the northwestern corner … Read more

Santa Clara’s Illuminate Face & Body Bar Aims to Form “Radiant Selves”

Illuminate Spa

Currently at the front desk of Santa Clara’s Illuminate Face & Body Bar (2722 Augustine Dr., Suite #120) are two big clear jars. One holds Hershey’s Kisses with purple foil wrapping and the other contains Skittles of all colors of the rainbow. Last month, these treats were given out at the spa’s promotional True Colors … Read more

Santa Clara this Week: Aug 16 – Aug 22

Silicon Valley Events

Thursday, August 16 Wine Stroll on the Row: Santana Row. 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $40 inside the Santana Row concierge. 21+   Friday, August 17 Concert in the Park Featuring The Houserockers: Central Park Pavilion. 6:30-8 p.m.   Saturday, August 18 Clear the Shelters: Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority — 3370 Thomas Rd, Santa Clara. … Read more