Author: Carolyn Schuk
Life AnnouncementsObituary
Frank Vasquez (1935-2026): He Listened to Santa Clara — and Gave It Everything He Had
June 2, 2026
Santa Clara recently lost a legend: Frank Vasquez, the longest-serving officer in the history of the Santa Clara Police Department....
Community
Soroptimists Set Fundraising Record With Classy Bag Affaire
May 22, 2026
Since 2011, the Santa Clara/Silicon Valley Soroptimists have celebrated Spring with its Classy Bag Affaire luncheon fundraiser at the Santa...
BusinessSchools
Santa Clara University, Sutter Health Partner for New 21st Century Medical School
May 20, 2026
The mood was celebratory, emotional and most of all hopeful May 15, when Santa Clara University and Sutter Health announced...
Community
At SVP, AI Drives Electricity Demand — and Soon Will Also Manage It
May 14, 2026
Data centers generate 13% of Santa Clara’s general fund revenue and consume 60% of Silicon Valley Power’s (SVP) electricity. It...
Arts & Entertainment
It’s a Song-Filled World: Cantabile Sings With the Earth
May 6, 2026
During the COVID pandemic, when everything seemed to stand still, perhaps you noticed how much sound there was in the...
BusinessCommunity
Arwa Yemeni Cafe: Camels Come to Sunnyvale
May 1, 2026
When it opened its doors in February, Arwa Yemeni Café brought more of Yemen than just that country’s legendary coffee...
Community
Will New El Camino Plan Make it Past the Goal Posts?
April 29, 2026
At its April 8, 2026 meeting, the Santa Clara Planning Commission approved a new El Camino Real Specific Plan, sending...
City Politics
Santa Clara’s Charter Overhaul: Six Months of Work, One Stubborn Sticking Point
April 28, 2026
You might know that Santa Clara’s city charter requires council approval for public works projects over $1,000. But did you...
Community
Rep. Ro Khanna Brings Federal Funding for Sunnyvale and Santa Clara
April 14, 2026
Congressman Ro Khanna joined local leaders at Sunnyvale Community Services (SCS) a few weeks ago to announce $3 million in...
CommunityObituary
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...









