Be honest — are you over stimulated? I know you’re excited to read this week’s column, but that doesn’t explain the rapid heart rate, the gushing hormones, the pinballing pupils. No, it’s your floor plan that’s the culprit. It’s just too darn open. In the words of Alan Henry, author of “Simple Desk Improvements That … Read more
The Sunnyvale Fremont Firebirds began their 2018 season campaign with a 27-24 road loss to the Los Altos Eagles on Saturday afternoon. The Firebirds fought hard all day long after falling behind 27-10 midway through the fourth quarter until back-to-back touchdowns by quarterback Bryand Arcia. One was a 60-yard blazing run to cut the deficit … Read more
100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (August 23, 1918) *Primary Election August 27th: May the Best Man Win *Henry A. Pfister Has Made Good: Re-Elect Him for County Clerk *A Word About D.T. Bateman Our Able, Capable and Zealous County School Superintendant *George W. Glendenning of Santa Clara Township is the Man You Should Send … Read more
Thursday, August 23 Senior Center Dance Night featuring The Island Waves Band: Santa Clara Senior Center — 1303 Fremont St., Santa Clara. 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Admission: $6 and the dance lesson is included with admission. Light refreshments are served. Friday, August 24 Henry Mollicone’s The Face on the Barroom Floor: 3Below Theaters & … Read more
The Fremont Firebirds football team is set to face some ferocious foes this season, their first under new Head Coach Adam Herald, as they have made the jump to the ultra-competitive De Anza League. Last season the Firebirds tied for third in the El Camino League standings with a 4-2 record. Fremont finished 6-4 overall … Read more
Laughing out aloud, it was a fun-filled night as the 5th Annual Desi Comedy Fest had its third show at Santa Clara Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 11. Seven comedians showcased a comedy extravaganza, spread across a diverse range of ethnicity, gender, religion and immigration. Started off by Samson Koletkar, who is also the co-producer … Read more
Horror movie poster collector James A. Gresham followed the classic road to success. He found a need and filled it — twice. A decade apart, he authored two anthologies of iconic horror movie posters from the 1920s to 1950s that appeal both to movie enthusiasts and poster collectors. Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, … Read more
The Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) has created a new way to connect with the community. The department is vetting applicants for its newly formed Chief’s Advisory Committee (CAC). The committee is designed to give Police Chief Mike Sellers immediate and direct feedback. “I want it to be a two-way street,” said Sellers. “They have … Read more
Saya Fujii, 12, isn’t just any girl playing baseball. She is a Briarwood All Star and a Living Legend. Not only is she a remarkable baseball player, but she’s also amazingly humble, not wanting to take the spotlight away from her teammates. That spotlight had a mind of its own this season and it can’t … Read more
The City of Santa Clara launched its Sustainable Speaker series with its first talk, Adopting Zero Waste Behavior by Meghan Kelly on Aug. 15 at the Community Recreation Center. The series will focus on increasing sustainable behaviors in the community, such as reducing energy use, water conservation and inspiring environmental stewardship. Kelly, founder of Green … Read more