New Saturday hours at Santa Clara’s DMV office have led to mixed results. In late July, California decided to extend the hours at 60 DMV offices statewide, including the one on Flora Vista Ave. The hope was that by opening earlier and on Saturday, it would help alleviate wait times. But on Aug. 25, the … Read more
Early exclusion trouble would come back to haunt the Fremont Firebirds on Tuesday afternoon in Sunnyvale. After one quarter, Fremont trailed the visiting Wilcox Chargers just 3-1, but the Chargers took advantage of the Firebirds’ misfortunes. Fremont was missing one of their captains for the duration of the contest as senior Isaac Jacobson was out … 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
Personally, I blame Benjamin Franklin. It was old Ben who told us, “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” The fact that it can also make a man exhausted, cranky and deeply depressed did not stop Franklin from promulgating his catchy, but highly prejudicial, axiom. Which is why … Read more
As Silicon Valley woke to hazy sunrises and worsening air quality, wildfires further north scorched nearly 3,000 miles of land. More than 14,000 firefighters, including three engines from Santa Clara’s Fire Department (SCFD), provided aid to one of the largest disasters in California history. A similar 1980 wildfire in San Bernardino motivated Jack Cohen, retired … Read more
With new food options, a more environmentally friendly layout and expanded dining areas, Santa Clara University’s (SCU) main hub is going to look very different when the fall quarter starts. The university is putting the finishing touches on an overhaul of the Benson Memorial Center. “[Benson Center] really hasn’t been touched much in 55 years,” … Read more
When Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) member Suds Jain emailed City Manager Deanna Santana and Acting City Clerk Jennifer Yamaguma asking about candidate forums little did he know that he would unleash a tsunami of controversy. “I asked an honest question. I wasn’t trying to be controversial. Somehow these people felt threatened. I don’t know why,” … Read more
The Bill Wilson Center marked its 5th year as a beneficiary of Santana Row’s Wine Stroll on Thursday, Aug. 16. Attendees sampled a variety of wines from Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries at more than 16 participating shops. There was also a silent auction where attendees were able to bid on a wide variety of exciting … Read more
100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (September 6, 1918) Register Next Thursday September 12th at City Hall: All Males 18 to 45 Must Register or Pay the Penalty: Patriots Will Register Willingly and Promptly War Savings Day Set for September 9th Liberty Loan Men Plan Volunteer Day September 27th Local Red Cross Does Great Work: … Read more
Thursday, September 6 Caregivers Connect: Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. First Thursday of each month. Call Saraswathi Ram Mohan at 408-615-3176 to sign up or email her at srmohan@santaclaraca.gov Friday, September 7 STEAM Training Camp: Santa Clara City Library Redwood Room. 3-5 p.m. Free camp. K-8th graders only. … Read more