Kim Ngo, a 2018 graduate of Wilcox High School, was shocked to learn last May that she had written a prize-winning essay that earned her a $5,000 college scholarship. “I was really shocked. I didn’t think I had a chance,” said Ngo. “Now I’m more motivated to apply for other scholarships in the future and … Read more
The story of how the Retro Notes jazz band got its start is a Silicon Valley cliché. An engineer from Norway who moves to Santa Clara and learns to play the alto saxophone meets a guitarist/pianist from Turkey — also an engineer by day — on a volleyball team back in 1991. The high-tech colleagues … Read more
On June 12, City Council approved the schematic design for the Homeridge Playground and Park Rehabilitation project. Run by the Department of Parks & Recreation, Homeridge is a six acre park located at 2985 Stevenson St., nestled in a residential area southwest of Central Park and is bounded on one side by Saratoga Creek. In … Read more
Lego enthusiasts and builders assembled at the Bricks by the Bay convention at the Santa Clara Convention Center from July 12-15. Run entirely by volunteers, the four-day convention celebrates all things Lego with workshops, guest speakers, vendors, games and displays featuring Lego builders’ MOCs, or My Own Creations. The Bay Area-based convention was founded by … Read more
Week of July 18th Headlines 100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (July 19, 1918) *Government to Send 250 Men to This City at Once: Residents Are Requested to Assist: Local War Council Needs to Find Suitable Room Accommodations for Mechanics from East Being Sent to Joshua Hendy Ironworks for Six Months: Sunnyvale Out of … Read more
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is recognized as one of the world’s most esteemed musical geniuses — and there’s no better way to honor him than with a music festival. The Midsummer Mozart Festival celebrated its 43rd season with a performance at Mission Santa Clara de Asis on July 12. The orchestra also performed at Buena Vista … Read more
On Thursday, June 28, the Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) School Board honored Tim Towers for over 22 years of service to the District, including planning and guidance for the District Facility Improvement and Expansion programs, support and leadership on four successful General Obligation Bond Programs and his service in advancing the work of … Read more
Visitors from across the Bay Area and Santa Clarans donned their best red, white and blue attire and headed to Central Park for a day of family-friendly festivities. The International Swim Center hosted free swimming that many families took advantage of thanks to the heat. Families also enjoyed face painting and carnival games. The day … Read more
-After retiring from her career in biotech sales and marketing, Santa Claran Sandra Dailey decided to follow her passion for baking and cooking. She began devising ways she could create a product people could consume while walking around, and came up with the concept of cobbler cups. By attending farmer’s markets, art and wine events … Read more
During a Planning Commission meeting on June 13, intense discussion regarding the City’s inadequate parking supply was sparked by deliberations about a proposed housing project at 1900 Warburton Ave. The location is currently a florist shop that may be transformed into 12 townhouses if approved by City Council. A motion to recommend the project to … Read more