The California Department of Education compiles statistics annually for all public schools in the state on a number of data points including how many students are experiencing homelessness or participating in the free or reduced lunch program. Among other uses, the data helps individual schools apply for grants to fund lunch assistance programs, which provide … Read more
The FBI is now involved after a driver plowed into a crowd of people in a Sunnyvale crosswalk. It happened at the intersection of El Camino Real and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23. Eight people were injured, including a 13-year-old. Investigators are now looking at all possibilities for why the driver … Read more
A Santa Clara-based family-owned business has started the slow process of rebuilding after a 3-alarm fire destroyed one of its locations. Central Computers’ Sunnyvale location was destroyed in the early morning hours of April 22. “It was all kind of in a jumble. I heard from employees and other staff members and I came down … Read more
The City of Sunnyvale is taking a step back from its dockless bike share pilot program after the company taking part in the program decided to withdraw before the pilot program completion date. In early March, Lime informed the City it would pull all of its electric bikes off of Sunnyvale streets by March 15. … Read more
Bay Area public health officials have issued a warning after it was discovered a Santa Clara County resident was traveling on Caltrain while infected with the measles. The person rode Caltrain on April 1 and April 3. The lines made stops in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and San Jose. Despite that, local public health officials say … Read more
With 201 sworn officers and 88 non-sworn personnel, the City of Sunnyvale is home to one of the largest, fully-integrated — combined — public safety departments in the country. “Our police officers are actual firefighters and our firefighters are actual police officers,” said Captain Jim Choi of the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS). “When … Read more
“Go, Braly, go! Go, everyone, go!” were among the spirited cheers coming from student spectators who waved their handmade posters and pom poms at Braly Elementary School on April 1. Special education students from all over the Santa Clara Unified School District participated in a soccer skills program through Special Olympics Northern California’s Schools Partnership … Read more
Sunnyvale-based DrChrono is taking another step in making medical care easier for both doctors and patients. The app-based company recently announced a partnership with another app-based company, 3D4Medical. The deal will allow doctors to use 3-dimensional renderings of human body parts to help patients better understand the medical procedures they are about to undergo. “Say … Read more
The following is a list of events happening in Santa Clara and throughout the Silicon Valley. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com Thursday, April 4 Beauty & Bubbles: Santana Row. 6 – 9 p.m. Tickets: $35 – $40 www.eventbrite.com/e/beauty-bubbles-on-the-row-tickets-56605454438 Adiós Mamá Carlota: San Jose Stage Company … Read more
It’s become an iconic sight in the City of Sunnyvale. Drive by the front of Fremont High School (FHS) in the spring and you’re sure to see the tulips in full bloom bordering the walkway up to the school’s entrance. “I think it’s just a neat tradition that looks great when the community drives by … Read more