Judge Javier Alcala made decisions on most of the remaining motions in the perjury trial of Council Member Anthony Becker on Oct. 23. Sitting on the bench at the South County Superior Courthouse in Morgan Hill, Judge Alcala ruled on what would be admissible from the interview Becker had with the District Attorney Office’s investigator, … Read more
When we were kids, we were always told to “play fair,” not to cheat. We were taught the rules apply to everyone. Except … there were cheaters. Now, as we have matured, the cheaters have as well. These are the folks that make up their own opinions, including half-truths or no-truths and post online their … Read more
The Fremont Firebirds varsity volleyball squad earned some revenge with an impressive straight-sets win over the Santa Clara Bruins on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Back on Sept. 23, the Firebirds fell to Santa Clara in a grueling five-set marathon. In the rematch on their home court, though, the Firebirds managed to make quick work of the … Read more
Last night, I spoke at the Santa Clara City Council meeting. I was not able to give my full speech. I had to cut out the first story because of the time constraints, but this is what I prepared: My name is Vickie Fairchild. I am the President of the Board for Santa Clara Unified … Read more
The Santa Clara City Council approved two bike plans along major corridors in the city on Oct. 22. The first was a plan for a four-lane protected bike lane that eliminated parking on the street along Martin and Walsh Avenues. The second was a stretch along De La Cruz Boulevard. The first item detailed segments … Read more
The year Miguel Ibarra was born, the United States was in its third year of Prohibition. The government had yet to acknowledge Native-American citizenship. Henry Ford’s Model T was still puttering around the streets. On Sept. 29, Ibarra turned 102. Moving from Guadalajara, Mexico in 1953, Ibarra spent most of his life in Santa Clara. … Read more
No one watching television in Santa Clara will be surprised to know that the four 49ers independent expenditure committees added $576,200 to their independent expenditure committee coffers, boosting their total donations to $2,150,000. The police union PAC received no additional donations to last week’s total of $137,800; nor did the Related independent expenditure committee, leaving … Read more
In yet another court hearing before the jury is invited in to sit for the perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker, Judge Javier Alcala continued to go through motions. On Oct. 18 at the South County Courthouse in Morgan Hill, Alcala went line by line through Becker’s testimony. The testimony was … Read more
A former Santa Clara City Council member has settled with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), allowing him to pay substantially less in fines for using his campaign as a slush fund. Dominic Caserta sat on the council until his resignation in 2018. At the time, Caserta was running for a seat on the … Read more
Upgrades to a respite area in Buchser Middle School are providing a more comprehensive focus on mental health. A $225,000 county grant has allowed the school, located at 1111 Bellomy St. in Santa Clara, to hire a Spanish-speaking wellness coach and improve its calming space. Those improvements include adding furniture and redesigning the area. Buchser … Read more