Sunnyvale Receives Coveted State Prohousing Designation

Sunnyvale has earned a Prohousing Designation from the State of California for its policies that go above and beyond state housing law.

The City of Sunnyvale is proud to announce it has earned the coveted Prohousing Designation from California Governor Newsom and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The designation recognizes the City’s efforts to implement policies that go above and beyond state housing law to facilitate housing production. Sunnyvale is one of only 65 … Read more

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31

This Weekend in the Valley there is the Roast Battle: Bay Area and an Artists Reception. There's a Coffee and RnB singles events and Yoga and Pilates classes.

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. 29 Concerts on the Plaza — 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza (500 Castro St, Mountain View) Free event … Read more

Fremont Volleyball Learns Valuable Lesson in Scrimmage

Despite a rough start, the Fremont Firebirds managed to defeat the Leland Chargers in five sets to close out the volleyball preseason.

The Fremont Firebirds varsity volleyball team learned a valuable lesson in its final scrimmage prior to Thursday’s season opener— even the ugliest of starts to a game can flip 180 degrees and end up in a beautiful finish.  Fremont hosted the Leland Chargers on Tuesday in one final tuneup before the real games begin on … Read more

Sunnyvale Imposes Environmental Regulations Likely To Cost Homeowners

The Sunnyvale City Council imposed new environmental regulations on homeowners and entered into a recycling deal with Cupertino.

Sunnyvale has passed an ordinance allowing the city to regulate household appliances and heating systems before a state law prevents it from doing so. Starting in October, AB 306 will pause cities’ ability to amend residential construction codes. So, at its Aug. 12, the Sunnyvale City Council started the process of getting an ordinance on … Read more

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, August 22 – Sunday, August 24

This Weekend in the Valley there is the Roast Battle: Bay Area and an Artists Reception. There's a Coffee and RnB singles events and Yoga and Pilates classes.

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. 22 Concerts on the Plaza — 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza (500 Castro St, Mountain View) Free event … Read more

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, August 15 – Sunday, August 17

This Weekend in the Valley there is the Roast Battle: Bay Area and an Artists Reception. There's a Coffee and RnB singles events and Yoga and Pilates classes.

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

Fremont Football Regime Change Features Familiar Face 

RJ Davis takes over as the head coach of the Fremont Firebirds this season and his players are enjoying the experience of playing for him.

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

Sunnyvale Middle School Students Return to Updated Campus

Sunnyvale Middle School officially opened the new second-story learning spaces on its campus just in time for the new school year.

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

Sunnyvale Approves General Plan Amendment For Single-Family Development

Sunnyvale residents are concerned about a plan to turn a single-family lot on Wolfe Road into a lot with eight homes on it.

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

Sunnyvale School District Hires New Superintendent 

Sunnyvale School District's new superintendent Gudiel Crosthwaite hails from Lynwood School District in Los Angeles County.

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