A long-standing arts program is featuring a slew of Sunnyvale and Santa Clara artists, allowing the public to view their studios and highlighting local art. Put on by the nonprofit Silicon Valley Visual Arts, Silicon Valley Open Studio is now in its 39th year. The behind-the-scenes art show takes place across the Bay Area, the … Read more
Proving its versatility, the Santa Clara Players (SCP) switches from comedy to drama for the close of its 2024 – 2025 season, staging two provocative one-act dramas by British playwrights. The world premiere (yes, in Santa Clara!) of “The Seventh Suitcase” by Phil Mansell and “Heaven’s Paradise” by Derek Webb run for eight performances, May … Read more
Waning economic conditions have caused the Related Santa Clara development to pivot, incorporating data centers at the cost of office and retail space. At a special Santa Clara City Council study session Tuesday night, the council heard the reasoning for the largest development in the city’s history shifting its focus. While Related “remains strongly committed … Read more
Cat cafes are common in Asia, where cafe patrons drink and eat among furry friends, perhaps getting the comforts of a pet that they cannot get at home. However, the popularity of cat cafes has spread across the world, and now one has opened in Santa Clara. Sisters-in-law Ailee Kim and Christine Hedeen opened Nabi … Read more
On the first day of May, the Wilcox Chargers varsity softball squad had all the momentum on its side. After falling behind 3-1 early, Wilcox turned things around in the bottom of the second. Chargers starting pitcher Tyler Scott found herself in quite the jam. She had two outs, but the bases were loaded and … Read more
Santa Clarans now have another place where they can interact with Santa Clara’s police officers. The city reopened the Northside Police Substation (NSS) on April 7. “The NSS re-opening marks a huge win for our northside, and the City as a whole,” said Santa Clara Police Chief Cory Morgan. “With a full team of Community … Read more
For 50 years, Manuel’s tailor shop was a familiar sight driving down Stevens Creek in Santa Clara. But the double whammy of advancing age and the COVID pandemic led to the master tailor writing finis in 2020 to a long career making Bay Area residents look their best. But lovers of fine tailoring need not … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed some kinks in the biomanufacturing industry. Whether it was transporting vaccines in a timely manner or keeping them at the appropriate temperature, the global health concern caused the need for hands-on professionals in the field to surge. A new Santa Clara University (SCU) bioengineering program aims to fill an economic need … Read more
Santa Clara police have arrested two men in connection with a string of car part thefts. On Aug. 16, Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) arrested two Oakland men. Police arrested Roman Ledesma Gomez, 37, and Moises RamirezValdez, 35. The arrest occurred at an Oakland hotel on the 300 block of W. MacArthur Boulevard. The men … Read more
Since dropping the team’s first matchup with the Fremont Firebirds way back on March 18, the Santa Clara Bruins haven’t lost a league game since. That early loss was a battle for first place at the time. Santa Clara has bounced back beautifully by winning 10-straight games, including the Bruins’ latest win, a 10-5 win … Read more