Author: Carolyn Schuk
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California Loses a Legend: Rod Diridon Sr (1939-2026)
April 9, 2026
To paraphrase Hamlet, we “shall not look upon his like again.” This month, the South Bay lost a leader whose...
City Politics
Charter Review Committee: Clear Direction on Library Board Changes, At Sea on Elected Police Chief Authority
April 7, 2026
At its March 18, 2026 meeting, the current Santa Clara charter review committee moved closer to presenting its recommendations to...
City Politics
Planning Commission Discusses Charter Changes
April 3, 2026
On March 11, the Santa Clara planning commission held a study session about the city’s current charter review project, with...
Community
Thousands Line El Camino for 3rd No Kings Protest
April 3, 2026
Overhead, the sun shone, and on the sidewalk, the smiles shone as some 8,000 turned out on the Peninsula at...
City Politics
Charter Review Committee: Biggest Recommendation is Charter Reorganization
March 28, 2026
At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Santa Clara Charter Review Committee heard subcommittee recommendations for changes and considered a proposed...
City Politics
Planning Commission: Smoke Shop Zoning Do-Se-Do
March 27, 2026
The lion’s share of the Feb. 11 Santa Clara Planning Commission meeting was devoted to an appeal of the city’s...
Community
Living on the Edge: Poverty Simulation Makes it Real
March 27, 2026
Poverty isn’t just a lack of money. It’s a nesting doll of difficulties, each of which creates its own ripple...
Community
Rotary Speaker McFaul Looks at the New “Cold War”
March 26, 2026
Last month, Santa Clara Rotary heard from one the world’s preeminent Russian foreign policy experts: Michael McFaul. The senior fellow...
Community
Food Recovery Network Scores Touchdown at Super Bowl LX
March 13, 2026
No matter what Super Bowl team you supported, one score that everyone can cheer is the Food Recovery Network’s (FRN)...
Arts & Entertainment
Mission Chamber Orchestra Opens 2026 with Acclaimed Masterpieces by Women Composers
March 4, 2026
The mark of true equality for women in the classical music world is when their music is included in concert...









