Latest News Latest News City Politics Santa Clara Tackles Employment Gaps, Overhauls Performance Reviews David Alexander June 2, 2026 Santa Clara is working to address gaps in its procedures regarding city employees. At its most recent meeting on May… Life AnnouncementsObituary Frank Vasquez (1935-2026): He Listened to Santa Clara — and Gave It Everything He Had Carolyn Schuk June 2, 2026 Santa Clara recently lost a legend: Frank Vasquez, the longest-serving officer in the history of the Santa Clara Police Department….SPONSORED Community Mushroom Poisonings Surge to Worst in 10 Years, Risks “Extremely High” Bay City News May 29, 2026 Wild mushroom poisonings have surged to the worst in 10 years from an unseasonal bloom of Death Caps and Western… Community Dog Park Where Poison was Discovered Reopens — but Nuevo Dog Park Remains Closed David Alexander May 29, 2026 Santa Clara’s Nuevo Dog Park remains closed — after roughly 10 months. Last summer, the city began getting reports that… Arts & Entertainment This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31 Santa Clara Weekly May 28, 2026 The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event… City PoliticsCommunity Convention Center Oversight Flounders, Questions Linger David Alexander May 28, 2026 The Santa Clara Convention Center is hemorrhaging money, revealing a pattern of mismanagement that calls into question why the city… MilestonesOpinion Milestones – From Fairy Tale to Nightmare – Opinion Miles H Barber, Publisher May 27, 2026 Once upon a time, the City of Santa Clara enjoyed the fruits of its investment in a convention center, run… SchoolsSports Santa Clara Bananza! Bruins Battle Back, Win Wild Walkoff to Advance to CCS Final! Andrew Bensch May 27, 2026 A 600-word count limit sounds like cruel-and-unusual punishment for writing about one of the most electric high school softball games… City Politics City Establishes Special Event Zone, Bars ICE from World Cup David Alexander May 27, 2026 Just as with the Super Bowl earlier this year, Santa Clara will establish a special event zone for the FIFA… City Politics Police Union Shapes Charter Review Committee — Out of Public View David Alexander May 27, 2026 The police union president has been presenting to the city’s charter review committee behind closed doors, raising questions about the… Arts & EntertainmentCommunity Fútbol The Art of the Game Press Release May 26, 2026 The City of Santa Clara and The Triton Museum of Art present Fútbol: The Art of the Game, a group… Public Safety Minor Found Guilty in Valentine’s Day Stabbing Death at Santana Row Bay City News May 25, 2026 A juvenile justice court judge in San Jose found a minor guilty Friday of fatally stabbing a 15-year-old outside a… CommunitySports From Pruneridge Golf Course to Augusta, Local Teen Shines on National Stage Erika Towne May 25, 2026 15-year-old Arno Wehle couldn’t keep the smile off his face on April 5 as he stood on the course in… City Politics Measure D Parcel Tax Would Fund Preservation of Open Spaces Bay City News May 24, 2026 In the June 2 election, Santa Clara County voters will decide on a new parcel tax that is meant to… BusinessCommunity CalMatters: California’s New Plastic Recycling Rules Spark Fights from All Sides CalMatters May 24, 2026 California just gave plastic producers until 2032 to make all their packaging recyclable or compostable — the most ambitious deadline… Community FIFA Raises Flag Over Santa Clara Weekly Staff May 23, 2026 The countdown is on to the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup at Levi’s Stadium. On May 12, Santa Clara… Business CarMax Agrees to Multi-County Consumer Protection Settlement for More than $1 Million Bay City News May 23, 2026 The vehicle resale company CarMax agreed to settle a civil lawsuit for over $1 million that was brought by the… Community Soroptimists Set Fundraising Record With Classy Bag Affaire Carolyn Schuk May 22, 2026 Since 2011, the Santa Clara/Silicon Valley Soroptimists have celebrated Spring with its Classy Bag Affaire luncheon fundraiser at the Santa… Community Santa Clara Vanguard Prepares for 2027 Rose Parade Erika Towne May 22, 2026 Santa Clara’s Vanguard will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a major honor, an invitation to the Rose Parade in Pasadena. … Arts & EntertainmentCommunity Santa Clara Players Portrays Variations on the Theme of Love in “Almost, Maine” Diane Andrews May 21, 2026 The romantic comedy “Almost, Maine” by American actor and playwright John Cariani runs May 22 – June 6 for eight… 1 2 3 4 … 493 SPONSORED
