Enough of Robert Haugh. The self-appointed sultan of slime has demonstrated that the vicious pit of his poison pen has no bottom. For those who don’t know him, he writes a blog that rarely has anything kind, respectful, thoughtful or inspiring to say. He’s a propaganda volcano, continuously erupting propaganda against any council member or public … Read more
The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration. Friday, Aug. 15 Concerts on the Plaza — 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza (500 Castro St, Mountain View) Free event … Read more
There’s a new sheriff in town! The Fremont Firebirds football program welcomes new Head Coach RJ Davis this season. Davis replaces long-time coach Rob Swartz, bringing both high school and junior college coaching experience back to the school that he himself graduated from. Davis is a 2004 Fremont alumnus and has spent time in years … Read more
When Sunnyvale Middle School students start class on Monday, they will find brand new learning spaces waiting for them. On Aug. 6, just a few weeks before the start of the school year, the Sunnyvale School District cut the ribbon on the second-story classroom project. Built with the students in mind, the project features 23 … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers officially unveiled the summer remodeling the team did at Levi’s Stadium in preparation for the upcoming season, the Super Bowl and the FIFA World Cup. At an event called Under the Lights on Aug. 7, the team invited fans, friends, and the media to see firsthand the changes to the scoreboard, … Read more
A proposed housing development is ruffling the feathers of some Sunnyvale residents who claim the traffic it will bring will disrupt the neighborhood’s character. At its July 1 meeting, the Sunnyvale City Council approved a general plan amendment to rezone a parcel located at 781 S. Wolfe Road. The property is located on the south … Read more
It’s no accident that Santa Clara is the home of some of high tech’s biggest players. The city’s post-WWII infrastructure investments and city-owned electric utility were central to that, but the work of Santa Clara’s chamber of commerce was instrumental in making investments for the future into realities. The Silicon Valley Central Chamber’s roots go … Read more
Sunnyvale’s new superintendent wants to reimagine what education can be. Earlier this month, Gudiel Crosthwaite took over the role. He brings more than 30 years of educational experience. Sunnyvale School District was an attractive proposition for him because of its forward-thinking approach, committing “the vision, the resources and the support” to improving the district. “I … Read more
Less than a year after “Dreamers” were first allowed to sign up for Covered California health insurance, undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are about to lose their health care coverage. In California, that means about 2,300 Dreamers must find health insurance elsewhere or go without once their coverage is terminated … Read more
Silicon Valley has been through many changes since the 1970s, but one constant has been the live music club on Apollo Way and Lawrence Expressway, on the border of Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. For the last 30 years, the Quarter Note has been owned by Robert and Vicky Reese, who have continued the club’s commitment … Read more