Latest News Latest News Community Keeping Carolyn Schuk December 16, 2015 Portuguese brass band music is as American as apple pie. Many may not know it, but the U.S.’s most famous… City Politics Mini-Dorms: University Increasing Supervision, But Long-Standing Problems Evade Easy Solutions – PART TWO David Alexander December 16, 2015 Santa Clara Councilmember Teresa O’Neill has been struggling with the issue of mini-dorms since she was on the planning commission…. Community Senior Center Shows Gabriel Ibarra’s 2015 Photographic Exhibit Cynthia Cheng December 16, 2015 White picket fences and steps leading up to wide porches are characteristic of older Santa Clara homes currently in photographs… Arts & Entertainment The Christmas Mouse Brings Holiday Cheer to Santa Clara Travis Swiatlo December 16, 2015 One of the definitions of family is “a group of individuals living under one roof…” and the Santa Clara Players’… Community The Tower House Joins This Year’s Historic Home Tour Cynthia Cheng December 16, 2015 Clarence Robert “Bob” Tower has created over 400 paintings, drawings, illustrations and other kinds of artwork. This artist, author and… Opinion Wake Up! Shut Down! Bob Goldman December 16, 2015 I know you’re dying to ask, so I’ll tell you. This morning I woke up at 5 a.m., did a… Community Closing Celebration for City’s Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month Cynthia Cheng December 16, 2015 The turban on the Giants fan was a deep cherry red; on the school dance attendee, it was a cool… Community 9th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner &ndash “It’s the People” Carolyn Schuk December 9, 2015 There’s nothing more traditional than spending Thanksgiving with your family – right? Not necessarily. Remember, the first Thanksgiving wasn’t Norman… City Politics City Observer: Dec. 2, 2015 Carolyn Schuk December 9, 2015 California Voting Rights Act: $14 Million Legal Bill for Taxpayers The California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) is a bogeyman that… Community Decking the Halls of the Senior Center with Historical Prints Diane Andrews December 9, 2015 Just in time to brighten the halls for the holidays, the upstairs corridors of the Santa Clara Senior Center, 1303… Community Electric Utility Powerhouse Larry Owens Receives Lifetime Achievement Award Diane Andrews December 9, 2015 “My passion is in serving Silicon Valley Power customers and communicating the link between energy, the environment and the community,”… Community Getting to Know Paul Sims Cynthia Cheng December 9, 2015 Paul Sims gets a kick out of attending Maker Faire, a local festival recognizing creativity and innovation. He also enjoys… Community Have You Ever Seen a Big Bully? Diane Andrews December 9, 2015 A new breed of dog came to town November 21–the American bully, a hybrid cross primarily between the American pit… Community Santa Clara Mothers Volunteer with Baby Carrier Drive for Syrian Refugee Children Cynthia Cheng December 9, 2015 Kathy Watanabe was online when she first learned about Carry the Future (CTF), an organization currently gathering old and new… Community Santa Clara This Week 12/02 – 12/08 Carolyn Schuk December 9, 2015 Santa Clara Sister Cities Association Sunday, Dec. 6th, 5- 7 p.m.- Join the community for the SCSCA holiday potluck. Music… CommunitySports Synchronized Swimming Athletes with Disabilities Making Waves Diane Andrews December 9, 2015 Former San Jose police officer Tina Boales is a mom with a mission that is making waves around the globe…. Opinion Sitting Ducks Bob Goldman December 9, 2015 You’d better sit down; I’ve got some scary news for you. On the other hand, maybe you’d better not. Better… Life Announcements Remembering Santa Clara Resident Jennifer Garcia Cynthia Cheng December 2, 2015 At the end of the Santa Clara City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Councilmember Lisa Gillmor read a short… Community Santa Claus and Lots More Coming to Town for the Holidays Diane Andrews December 2, 2015 The first thing you should know about up-and-coming holiday events in Santa Clara is that there is a change of… Schools SCUSD Parent Describes Journey to Securing an IEP for Child Cynthia Cheng December 2, 2015 Retta Conley Robertson entered the AP class for parenting when her dyslexic daughter lost her Individualized Education Program (IEP), a… 1 … 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 … 481