Join me, friend, in a toast to the good old days. You know — those wonderful days of yore when management could expect workers to put in their 20 years, collect their gold watch and then promptly die. Today, people are living longer and working longer. Instead of having to deal with a troublemaker like … Read more
Defense was the name of the game on Friday night at the Fremont Firebirds’ first home game of their 2018 campaign. Unfortunately for the Sunnyvale Firebirds, they did not play enough defense required to beat the Leland Chargers of San Jose. Missed tackles by the defense and huge offensive plays by Leland doomed the Firebirds … Read more
In San Jose, the signs for Winchester Shopping Center, Jose Theater, Stephen’s Meat Products, City Center Motel and the Safeway where Futurama Bowl used to be, all have one thing in common. These signs are among the 25 signs that appear in “The San Jose Signs Project’s Guide to the Vintage Signage of San Jose.” … Read more
A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with the Santa Clara & San Benito Counties Building and Construction Trades Council as well as a $698 million bond measure was approved at an Aug. 7 special meeting of the West Valley Mission Community College District (WVMCCD)’s Board of Trustees. Even amid concerns and opposition, the PLA received a … Read more
The City of Santa Clara is facing a pivotal moment in which its future character is in the process of being determined. The moment has been created by the convergence of factors including the booming wealth of Silicon Valley’s post-Great Recession economy and a potential correction looming for years ahead. Vivid memories from last century … Read more
100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (August 30, 1918) *Seven Santa Clara Candidates are Voted into Office: Winners Include Henry A. Pfister, County Clerk; Charles A. Thompson, Justice of the Peace, Amos O. Williams, County Coroner: and George W. Lyle, Sheriff Who Thanks Voters *Business Firm Changes Hands: Santa Clara Creamery *Obituary Notice: Nicholas Vujveda, … Read more
Since Santa Clara lost its Chief Democracy Officer — former City Clerk Rod Diridon Jr. — it seems to have also lost interest in its award-winning voter engagement and Vote Ethics programs. Santa Clara Citizens Advisory Committee Member Sudhanshu Jain recently emailed Acting City Clerk Jennifer Yamaguma asking if the City would provide support for this … Read more
Sundays are for brunching and on Santana Row, the perfect pairing to your breakfast is a luxury vehicle. The monthly Cars and Croissants on The Row event took place on Aug. 19. Visitors gathered on Santana Row for breakfast with a view of exotic luxury vehicles. The event was hosted by 100|OCT (“Hundred Octane”), a … Read more
Thursday, August 30 Reed & Grant Sports Park Groundbreaking: 720 Reed St., Santa Clara. 3:30-5 p.m. Senior Center Dance Night: Santa Clara Senior Center — 1303 Fremont St., Santa Clara. 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Admission: $6. Friday, August 31 Valuing Our Story: The History of Islam in the Americas: Muslim Community Association — 3003 … Read more
Last season the Wilcox water polo team finished an impressive 11-3 in the El Camino League. The Chargers nearly went on to win the league playoff tournament. Unfortunately for Wilcox fans, the varsity girls fell to Fremont 6-5 in the championship game. That championship loss would be the final game for Head Coach Scott Blake, … Read more