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
The Sunnyvale Fremont Firebirds water polo team won the El Camino League in 2017. Led in part by goalkeeper and now four-year varsity starter June Vanlerberghe, last year’s squad went 11-3 in league play before defeating Wilcox 6-5 in the championship game. As a junior last year, Vanlerberghe is the only returning starter on the … Read more
Alexiz Buenrostro leapt into the end zone Superman-style for a touchdown to provide the Sunnyvale Fremont Firebirds with a 27-0 lead late in the fourth quarter. It was icing on the cake for the Firebirds’ first win of the season, a 27-0 rout of the San Jose Bulldogs on Friday night. Additionally, it was Buenrostro’s … 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
Last week the Santa Clara Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) roared into the headlines by precipitating a hubbub at City Hall over candidate forums. Many don’t know that the CAC started Santa Clara’s candidate forums, originally called “Candidates Nights.” So it’s not an unfamiliar concern for the 58-year-old committee, whose membership has included many legendary, and … Read more