Unraveling Santa Clara City Hall’s “Clarifications” About Candidate Forums

Citizens Advisory Committee

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

Wine Stroll held at Santana Row Benefits Bill Wilson Center

Bill Wilson Center

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

Looking Back: Week of September 5th Headlines

Looking Back

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

Santa Clara this Week: Weekly Events Calendar

Silicon Valley Events

 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

Santa Clara Citizens Advisory Committee: A 6-Decade City Institution

santa clara

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

Phase I Construction Underway for CityLine Sunnyvale

Downtown Sunnyvale

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

Chargers Open Season With Blowout Win

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

Bruins Offense Can’t Bear Fruit in Shutout Loss

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

Milestones: Abracadabra

Abracadabra Ethics Committee

I have discovered everyone likes magic. The fascination of making something disappear or reappear is captivating, piques our curiosity and creates a strong desire to figure out, ‘how did they do that?’ Apparently, our Mayor and Council have been taking magic lessons. First thing to come to mind is our City budget. With a sleight … Read more

49ers Host Charity Dinner to Support Youth Education

Just two days before their final preseason football game, the entire San Francisco 49ers roster of 90 players attended a charity dinner event at Levi’s Stadium. All proceeds from this “Players for a Purpose” charity dinner benefit the 49ers Foundation’s mission to empower and educate Bay Area youth through their 49ers EDU and 49ers PREP … Read more