Latest News Latest News Community Meager Statewide Snowpack at Near-Historic Low While Reservoir Levels Remain Healthy Following Dry Winter Bay City News April 10, 2026 California isn’t quite in a drought just yet but one could be looming if the state endures another disappointingly dry… CommunityPublic Safety DA’s Office Finds Santa Clara Officer Acted Lawfully in September 2025 Shooting Death Erika Towne April 9, 2026 The Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office announced on April 7 that a Santa Clara police officer acted lawfully when he… Arts & Entertainment This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12 Santa Clara Weekly April 9, 2026 The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event… CommunityObituary California Loses a Legend: Rod Diridon Sr (1939-2026) Carolyn Schuk April 9, 2026 To paraphrase Hamlet, we “shall not look upon his like again.” This month, the South Bay lost a leader whose… MilestonesOpinion Milestones – More Opportunity – Opinion Miles H Barber, Publisher April 8, 2026 There is no question that a Super Bowl is huge and ranks right up there as a top event in… City Politics Surveillance Contract Approved but not Funded David Alexander April 8, 2026 The Santa Clara City Council gave the thumbs-up to a police surveillance contract that several public members characterized as a… City PoliticsCommunity Sunnyvale Fined for Violating Clean Water Act, Considers Next Steps Bay City News April 8, 2026 A federal judge has ruled that the cities of Sunnyvale and Mountain View violated certain provisions of the Clean Water… City Politics Charter Review Committee: Clear Direction on Library Board Changes, At Sea on Elected Police Chief Authority Carolyn Schuk April 7, 2026 At its March 18, 2026 meeting, the current Santa Clara charter review committee moved closer to presenting its recommendations to… Sports Fremont Firebirds Star Soon to be San Francisco Gator Andrew Bensch April 7, 2026 When one watches Fremont Firebirds senior Jiyah Caban on the softball diamond or on the basketball court, two things almost… Community Great America Celebrates 50 Years, Future Still Uncertain David Alexander April 7, 2026 California’s Great America kicked off the season celebrating its gold jubilee, perhaps the last major milestone the regional attraction is… Community Ken Heiman, Won’t You Be My Neighbor Diane Andrews April 6, 2026 Ken Heiman self-published the still-relevant “Bristle While You Work,” calling it “a workplace survival guide packed with practical advice and… City Politics State Law Forces Sunnyvale’s Hand to Approve Housing Development David Alexander April 6, 2026 While the Sunnyvale City Council found a lot to like about a proposed housing project in east Sunnyvale, state law… Community CalMatters: Tech Giants are Spending More Than Ever to Shape California Politics. See How Much CalMatters April 5, 2026 As California gears up for high-stakes elections this year, including an open governor’s race, major companies focused on artificial intelligence… Schools Sunnyvale Middle School Among Four Local Schools Receiving California’s Distinguished School Designation Erika Towne April 4, 2026 Sunnyvale Middle School was one of just 408 middle and high schools across California to receive the prestigious 2026 California… Community Novel “Into the Moonbroch” Rings True with Santa Clara Valley’s Portuguese Diane Andrews April 3, 2026 “Into the Moonbroch: From the Azores to the Santa Clara Valley” by Santa Clara native Debra Gomes Korbel resonates with… City Politics Planning Commission Discusses Charter Changes Carolyn Schuk 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 Carolyn Schuk April 3, 2026 Overhead, the sun shone, and on the sidewalk, the smiles shone as some 8,000 turned out on the Peninsula at… Arts & Entertainment This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, April 3 – Sunday, April 5 Santa Clara Weekly April 2, 2026 The following is a calendar of events happening this Easter weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an… SchoolsSports Bruins Softball Eager for Home Rematch Against Vikings Andrew Bensch April 2, 2026 Normally, a softball or baseball team losing a game in a 10-run rule, shutout loss in five innings would be… Community Hardy Kim and Annanda Barclay, Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Diane Andrews April 1, 2026 It was Feb. 8, Super Bowl LX Sunday. The Rev. Hardy Kim and the Rev. Annanda Barclay, pastors at Sunnyvale… 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 492
