Author: Carolyn Schuk
City Politics
From Innovation to Delivery, Green Energy Ecosystem Evolves in Santa Clara
June 1, 2011
If you want to see the green energy ecosystem evolve, the City of Santa Clara offers a front row seat....
Arts & Entertainment
Opera-tunities Abound in Santa Clara
June 1, 2011
If you’ve ever wished to be a part of opera, now is your chance. And you can support Santa Clara’s...
City Politics
Santa Clara Operating Budget Up Modestly for 2011-2012, But Are Revenue Forecasts Too Optimistic?
June 1, 2011
The City of Santa Clara’s operating budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year is up 2.2% from 2010-2011 spending, driven by...
City Politics
City Operating Budget: Back in the Black, But Future Deficits Forecast
May 25, 2011
Santa Clara’s operating budget picture is somewhat brighter this year, City Finance Director Gary Ameling told the City Council at...
City Politics
In CalSTRS’ New Math Sometimes 1+1=3
May 25, 2011
There’s no shortage of potential scapegoats for the fact that California – the world’s 8th largest economy – can’t pay...
City Politics
Santa Clara’s 2011-2012 Capital Improvement Budget is Cautious
May 25, 2011
On May 17, Santa Clara unveiled a cautious capital improvement budget (CIP) for the coming fiscal year. Capital improvements are...
City Politics
Santa Clara Puts Bond Sales Pedal to the Metal in Uncertain Market
May 18, 2011
A climate of rising interest rates for municipal debt and declining property tax revenues wouldn’t seem to be a market...
Community
Bill Wilson Center 7
May 11, 2011
In 1977 the Bill Wilson Center (BWC) opened its first shelter for homeless and runaway teenagers. Now those services are...
Schools
Crowning the May Queen at St. Justin’s
May 11, 2011
One of the charms of the City of Santa Clara is the way this town preserves deeply rooted traditions –...
Community
Internal Schism Brings National Attention to Local Scientology Leader
May 11, 2011
A leader of the local Church of Scientology (CoS) on Saratoga Ave., John Allender, has drawn national attention for his...