A former Santa Clara City Council candidate wants to clear his name. In the November election, David Kertes challenged incumbent Suds Jain for the District 5 council seat. But Kertes said his involvement in a Florida lawsuit hurt his campaign. The lawsuit filed in Broward County, Florida stemmed from Kertes’ time with former employer MicroTechnologies. In … Read more
California has a new law that affects the way you park. As of Jan. 1, drivers cannot “stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle whether attended or unattended” within 20 feet of the vehicle approach side of a marked or unmarked crosswalk regardless of if the curb is painted or if there is proper signage. … Read more
The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration. All Weekend Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club presents Andy Woodhull with Tony Camin and Geneva Rust-Orta — Thursday, Jan. 2 – Sunday, Jan. … Read more
Brigida—called Birdie—Pacelli did something she loves and does to perfection. She threw a party in November with a little help from her friends. It was at the Santa Clara home where she and her husband, Bay Area native Jim Pacelli, have lived for more than three decades. Pacelli has a wide, inclusive social circle, and … Read more
It was clear from the opening tipoff that the MacDonald Condors were the superior team as they hosted the Latino College Preparatory Academy Golden Eagle Warriors on Tuesday, Dec. 17. However, the fact that a first-year varsity team could dominate a game as thoroughly as they did is nothing to sneeze at. MacDonald would cruise … Read more
Once again, the minimum wage will increase in both Santa Clara and Sunnyvale on Jan. 1, 2025. The City of Santa Clara said its minimum wage will increase to $18.20 per hour. The rule is that any employee who works more than two hours per week in the city is entitled to at least $18.20 … Read more
Building any high school athletic program from scratch is a daunting task, but MacDonald Condors Wrestling Head Coach Eric Rivera has his program making itself known despite being in just year three of the school’s history. “I don’t know how many schools have this ideal situation, but we are kind of blessed here, we have … Read more
The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration. All Weekend Home for the Holidays Comedy Showcase — Friday, Dec, 27 – Sunday, Dec. 29 at Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club (157 … Read more
Santa Clara’s service clubs are a bonus to our local economy and behind the scenes contributors to our residents. Clubs like Kiwanis, Lions, Soroptimist and Rotary provide a bridge between individuals who desire to give and those in need who are recipients. While these clubs are nonprofit, there is more to their purpose than collecting … Read more
Christmas is a time when we think a lot about tradition and revel in old-timey imagery. So, we took a look back at the ghost of Christmas 1924 in the record left by contemporaneous newspapers. Charitable Enterprises Abound At the home of Mrs. C.W. Haman, reported in the Dec. 7 Mercury Herald, the Santa Clara … Read more