The City of Santa Clara is facing a pivotal moment in which its future character is in the process of being determined. The moment has been created by the convergence of factors including the booming wealth of Silicon Valley’s post-Great Recession economy and a potential correction looming for years ahead. Vivid memories from last century … Read more
100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (August 30, 1918) *Seven Santa Clara Candidates are Voted into Office: Winners Include Henry A. Pfister, County Clerk; Charles A. Thompson, Justice of the Peace, Amos O. Williams, County Coroner: and George W. Lyle, Sheriff Who Thanks Voters *Business Firm Changes Hands: Santa Clara Creamery *Obituary Notice: Nicholas Vujveda, … Read more
Since Santa Clara lost its Chief Democracy Officer — former City Clerk Rod Diridon Jr. — it seems to have also lost interest in its award-winning voter engagement and Vote Ethics programs. Santa Clara Citizens Advisory Committee Member Sudhanshu Jain recently emailed Acting City Clerk Jennifer Yamaguma asking if the City would provide support for this … Read more
Sundays are for brunching and on Santana Row, the perfect pairing to your breakfast is a luxury vehicle. The monthly Cars and Croissants on The Row event took place on Aug. 19. Visitors gathered on Santana Row for breakfast with a view of exotic luxury vehicles. The event was hosted by 100|OCT (“Hundred Octane”), a … Read more
Thursday, August 30 Reed & Grant Sports Park Groundbreaking: 720 Reed St., Santa Clara. 3:30-5 p.m. Senior Center Dance Night: Santa Clara Senior Center — 1303 Fremont St., Santa Clara. 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Admission: $6. Friday, August 31 Valuing Our Story: The History of Islam in the Americas: Muslim Community Association — 3003 … Read more
Last season the Wilcox water polo team finished an impressive 11-3 in the El Camino League. The Chargers nearly went on to win the league playoff tournament. Unfortunately for Wilcox fans, the varsity girls fell to Fremont 6-5 in the championship game. That championship loss would be the final game for Head Coach Scott Blake, … Read more
For the past three seasons, the Wilcox Chargers have met the Valley Christian Warriors in an early season battle. In the two previous iterations, the West Catholic Athletic League (WCAL) juggernaut cruised to a victory. Two years ago, the Warriors won 35-14. Last year they won 48-7. This year, though, would be a much different … Read more
A friend of mine headed up to San Francisco this week to see Ed Sheeran. As you may already know, Sheeran’s one of the most popular and coveted entertainers in the music industry. It was a sellout at AT&T Park. Most important, it was a tragedy for Santa Clara. Not that Santa Clarans don’t like … Read more
As a lobbyist for Related Companies’ City Place Santa Clara project, political consultant Jude Barry appears to be more active managing press relations to advance the political interests of the Santa Clara public officials he lobbies than he does those of his employer. Barry has long been acknowledged for his skill in setting up political … Read more
After more than a decade, additions to a Santa Clara home have finally gotten the green light. The Santa Clara City Council upheld an appeal to turn a basement into livable space and add an attached garage. Located at 1593 Lexington St., the one-story single-family home is zoned as multi-family. The renovation was originally sought … Read more