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Children Get Cozy at Central Park Library’s Pete the Cat Pajama Party

Cynthia Cheng

February 17, 2016

Jenny Gregg, children’s librarian at Central Park Library, led the 90 participants at the Feb. 6 Pete the Cat Pajama…

Globe-Trotting Sutter Students Expand Their Horizons Without Leaving Town

Diane Andrews

February 17, 2016

Passport Day at Sutter Elementary School January 29th was the culmination of the annual Multicultural Week for the eager, globe-trotting…

New State Law Requires Businesses to Recycle Organic Waste

David Alexander

February 17, 2016

In the wake of a new state law that goes into effect this year, businesses will now have to recycle…

Santa Clara This Week 2/10- 2/16/2016

Carolyn Schuk

February 17, 2016

Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Couple Photos: Saturday, Feb. 13, 10-11:30 am- Leave the kids, toddlers and babies at home and take…

SCUSD Seeks to Extend 2012 Parcel Tax Enacted During Budget Crisis

Carolyn Schuk

February 17, 2016

As one of its last acts of 2015 the Santa Clara Unified School Board voted 5-1 to try to extend…

STEM Innovation Bowl Immerses Young People in New Technology

Cynthia Cheng

February 17, 2016

At the front of the Central Park Library on Saturday, Jan. 30, children were launching handmade rockets. Indoors, near the…

Gridiron Glory Exhibit Brings Best of Football Hall of Fame to Santa Clara

Carolyn Schuk

February 10, 2016

Whether you’re a football fan or not, “Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame,” now on…

Musical Kick-Off to Super Bowl

Carolyn Schuk

February 10, 2016

The clouds took a time-out Sunday afternoon for the free Super Community concert at Mission College, letting folks enjoy some…

Santa Clara This Week 2/3- 2/9/2016

Carolyn Schuk

February 10, 2016

Super Bowl Tailgate Party- Sunday, Feb. 7, 2:30-3:30pm: Did you participate in the library’s winter reading program: “Read Your Way…

School board discusses disenfranchised students, aims to halt trend

David Alexander

February 10, 2016

Providing students with equal access to education was a theme to which the Santa Clara school board devoted much attention…

Stampolis Must Disclose His Union Consulting Agreement by Feb. 25

Carolyn Schuk

February 10, 2016

Last Thursday Santa Clara Superior Court Judge Beth McGowan ordered Santa Clara Unified School District Trustee Christopher Stampolis to comply…

Sutter Lego Show Puts the STEAM in STEM

Diane Andrews

February 10, 2016

“The Lego brick art show fosters creativity and is a great way to bring art into the school,” says parent…

Transforming Levi’s Stadium Into Super Bowl 50 Stadium

Carolyn Schuk

February 10, 2016

Last week the NFL gave the media a sneak peek at Super Bowl 50 preparations at Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium….

Velvety Marshmallows and Other Goodies Found at Sugar Plush

Cynthia Cheng

February 10, 2016

A few years ago, Wendy Chang wanted to craft a handmade gift for her daughter’s eighth birthday. She found a…

Don’t Be Happy. Worry.

Bob Goldman

February 10, 2016

I’m worried about you. I’m worried that you are not worried about you. Really, the way things are going at…

45 Years Later, Santa Clara Debating Same Question About Council Elections

Carolyn Schuk

February 10, 2016

As the City Council considers changes in the way its members are elected, it’s a good time to reflect that…

At the Intersection of Art and Human Trafficking

Diane Andrews

February 10, 2016

Santa Clara University professor, filmmaker and installation artist Jonathan Fung believes that social engagement and change can be sparked by…

Tap Water Express Prepares City for Emergencies

David Alexander

February 3, 2016

In the event of an emergency, access to clean water is essential. That is why Santa Clara has built a…

Super Bowl Costs: Santa Clara Did the Math, San Francisco Didn’t

Carolyn Schuk

February 3, 2016

There was plenty of scoffing up north a decade ago when it was first suggested that the San Francisco 49ers…

Strings Are Strummed at California Conservatory of Guitar»s Open House

Cynthia Cheng

February 3, 2016

“When I first started playing guitar, I had to remember to keep my wrists high and not to keep my…

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