Author: Carolyn Schuk
Life Announcements
Sue (Sorich) Lasher: Oct. 24, 1930 – Nov. 24, 2011
January 25, 2012
The next time you enjoy a thrill ride or an entertaining show at Great America, take a moment to thank...
City Politics
CA Supreme Court Upholds RDA Dissolution
January 11, 2012
California’s Supreme Court unanimously upheld the state legislature’s dissolution (AB1X 26) of California’s redevelopment agencies (RDAs). “The legislative power vested...
City Politics
Misleading Language May Doom Stadium Agreements Challenge
January 11, 2012
If you’ve been to a Santa Clara supermarket recently you may have seen the anti-stadium group Santa Clara Plays Fair...
City Politics
Prop 22 Not Eternal Life Guarantee for RDAs
January 11, 2012
In upholding the RDA dissolution law, the justices took a dim view of the California Redevelopment Association’s argument that 2010’s...
Community
Santa Clara DAR Helps Make a Home Away From Home for Families of Wounded Vets
December 28, 2011
You can’t put a price on the value for injured soldiers of having family close by. Hotel rooms, however, do...
Public Safety
Just Like Legit Biz, Card Theft is a Well-Integrated Global Supply Chain from Raw Materials Supplier to Consumer
December 21, 2011
Card data thieves are only part of a chain of credit/debit card cyber fraud – “carding” rings – that were...
Public Safety
Keeping Fraud From Spoiling Your Holiday Spirit
December 21, 2011
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for credit/debit card fraudsters, that is. If you’re one of their...
Community
Soroptimists Brightens Holidays for Families Short of Cash
December 21, 2011
In Santa Clara there’s a local store that counters the conventional holiday retailing whirl by giving instead of selling. It’s...
Community
A Christmas Tree
December 21, 2011
I’ve always believed in the redemptive power of Christmas. I’ve had some bad Christmases, but I never stopped believing that...
City Politics
Council Representation on State and Regional Transportation Committees
December 14, 2011
In addition to its other responsibilities, Santa Clara’s City Council Members represent the interests of the city on a variety...



