These days, it’s difficult to find heroes. Outside of thee and me, of course. That’s why a recent Jena McGregor article in The Washington Post is a must-read for those who are looking for inspiration, as well as income, from their jobs. “Why We Love Stories About Workers Who Sleep On The Job” is the … Read more
The Santa Clara County Vector Control District (SCCVCD) has detected West Nile virus (WNV) positive tests in adult mosquitoes collected from an area around portions of the 94087, 95050 and 95051 ZIP code areas that include parts of the cities of Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. The detection has prompted the scheduling of a truck-mounted adult … Read more
He battled a life-threatening cancer with help from Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara cancer care, and now, 8-year-old Tyler DeCourcey is bringing warmth and comfort to other cancer patients at the Santa Clara Medical Center. Tyler and his twin brother Alex sought donations instead of gifts for their joint birthday, and got enough cash to buy … Read more
Santa Clara’s youth are able to eat free this summer under Santa Clara Unified School District’s (SCUSD) Seamless Summer program. The program — which began the week after the end of this school year — provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to any member of the public under 18 during the weekdays at participating … Read more
On Aug. 4, a house with Santa Clara’s Housing Choices at the De La Cruz Cooperative (www.housingchoices.org/partner-properties) was bustling with activity. Workers held on to their construction tools and sported jeans and turquoise shirts, unifying them as the volunteers giving the house a makeover. According to Terry Downing, Development and Outreach Manager at Rebuilding Together … Read more
We’re down to the wire. The deadline for candidates for the November election is today at 5 p.m. — However, if District 3 incumbent Pat Kolstad doesn’t file, the deadline for that district is Aug. 15. Here’s the line-up as of press time: The contest for Mayor will be battled by appointed incumbent Lisa M. … Read more
The City of Santa Clara is currently working on updating its Climate Action Plan said Reena Brilliot, planning manager with the Community Development Department. The Climate Action Plan was adopted in 2013 and helps steer the City towards a more environmentally sustainable future. One of the stated goals from the plan is to, “Encourage new … Read more
Perry Jones, General Manager of Illusive Comics and Games and Isle of Gamers, Santa Clara, went to the doctor at the end of June for what he thought might be a kidney stone. On July 18, he was in the hospital having his kidney removed because a seven-centimeter (about 2.7-inch) tumor, confirmed as malignant, was … Read more
100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (August 9, 1918) *Postmaster Charles South Leads Successful War Savings Stamp Campaign Here: Says Every Stamp Puts a Kink in the Kaiser: Banks Also Aiding in Big Local Drive *Next Liberty Loan Drive Will Be September 22 – October 19 *California State Fair Will Open August 31st *Marine Corp. … Read more
Thursday, August 9 Senior Center Dance Night: Santa Clara Senior Center — 1303 Fremont St., Santa Clara. 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Admission: $5 and the dance lesson is included with admission. Light refreshments are served. Friday, August 10 29th Annual San Jose Jazz Summer Fest: Plaza de César Chavez Park, San Jose, CA. Aug … Read more