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Superior Court Searching for 2016 Jurors

David Alexander

February 17, 2016

Justice Louis Brandeis once wrote that sunlight is the best disinfectant — that illuminating the machinations of government provides a…

The Weekend Santa Clara Rocked

Diane Andrews

February 17, 2016

Santa Clara rocked for Super Bowl weekend, beginning with the free, city-sponsored Super Community Celebration all day and into the…

Dislikable You

Bob Goldman

February 17, 2016

You know what’s wrong with you? Absolutely nothing. That’s why everyone likes you. And that, likeable reader, has simply got…

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…

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…

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…

Santa Clara This Week 1/27- 2/2/2016

Carolyn Schuk

February 3, 2016

Jamie L. Matthews, Mayor of Santa Clara, extended an official welcome to the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers, who will…

Santa Clara Police Officer Jerry Ogg’s New BFF

Diane Andrews

February 3, 2016

Don’t tell his fiancee, but Santa Clara Police Department officer Jerry Ogg has a new BFF –Brek, a two-year-old, 75-pound…

Santa Clara City Observer: Jan. 20, 2016

Carolyn Schuk

February 3, 2016

Santa Clara Scores Touchdown on Super Bowl Public Safety Costs Santa Clara is already getting paid for Super Bowl-related public…

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