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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…

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’…

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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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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 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…

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…

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,”…

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…

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…

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…

Hungry for the Holidays

Diane Andrews

December 2, 2015

“Nothing else matters when your family is hungry,” says Second Harvest Food Bank client Delfina. Food security is number one…

Ice Skating at Central Park

Diane Andrews

December 2, 2015

Santa Clara Ice–a new outdoor iceskating rink in Central Park, 969 Kiely Blvd.–opened November 21 under blue sky, sunshine and…

Library Teen Essay Contest Recognizes Winners

Cynthia Cheng

December 2, 2015

‘Getting away’ was the theme of the latest Library essay contest. Not surprisingly, the participating teens’ individual passions are their…

Mini-Dorms: Growing Student Population, Stratospheric Rents Continue Collision With Historic Houses, Single-Family Zoning

David Alexander

December 2, 2015

Santa Clara is a nice place to live. According to areavibes.com, a website devoted to ranking living standards, Santa Clara…

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…

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…

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