Two Santa Clara firefighters are currently in Hawaii, helping the victims of Tropical Storm Lane. They are members of Task Force 3, a team of South Bay first responders specifically trained in search and rescue operations. On Aug. 22, the team packed up 40,000 pounds of search and rescue equipment, including inflatable boats and flew … Read more
The San Tomas & Monroe Neighborhood Park and Community Garden’s grand opening was held on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. Along with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony, there were also several self-guided activities available for both kids and adults. “The City of Santa Clara is proud of its park system,” said Lisa M. Gillmor, Mayor … Read more
Downtown San Jose hosted the 43rd annual Silicon Valley Pride Festival and Parade last weekend. The Plaza de Cesar Chavez was filled with booths decorated with rainbow regalia. Hundreds of members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQA+) community and its allies turned out for a weekend of music and activities. Pride … Read more
A lack of understanding has led the Santa Clara City Council to adopt its hostile position toward the Santa Clara Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), one Citizens Advisory Committee Member said. “Nobody, especially on City Council, knows the purpose of the [CVB],” said Kevin Park. “[This] misunderstanding of purpose makes it easier to make big … Read more
The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the City and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all of the arrests … Read more
Be honest — are you over stimulated? I know you’re excited to read this week’s column, but that doesn’t explain the rapid heart rate, the gushing hormones, the pinballing pupils. No, it’s your floor plan that’s the culprit. It’s just too darn open. In the words of Alan Henry, author of “Simple Desk Improvements That … Read more
The Sunnyvale Fremont Firebirds began their 2018 season campaign with a 27-24 road loss to the Los Altos Eagles on Saturday afternoon. The Firebirds fought hard all day long after falling behind 27-10 midway through the fourth quarter until back-to-back touchdowns by quarterback Bryand Arcia. One was a 60-yard blazing run to cut the deficit … Read more
100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (August 23, 1918) *Primary Election August 27th: May the Best Man Win *Henry A. Pfister Has Made Good: Re-Elect Him for County Clerk *A Word About D.T. Bateman Our Able, Capable and Zealous County School Superintendant *George W. Glendenning of Santa Clara Township is the Man You Should Send … Read more
Thursday, August 23 Senior Center Dance Night featuring The Island Waves Band: Santa Clara Senior Center — 1303 Fremont St., Santa Clara. 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Admission: $6 and the dance lesson is included with admission. Light refreshments are served. Friday, August 24 Henry Mollicone’s The Face on the Barroom Floor: 3Below Theaters & … Read more
The Fremont Firebirds football team is set to face some ferocious foes this season, their first under new Head Coach Adam Herald, as they have made the jump to the ultra-competitive De Anza League. Last season the Firebirds tied for third in the El Camino League standings with a 4-2 record. Fremont finished 6-4 overall … Read more