Author: Carolyn Schuk
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...
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...









