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Local Korean War Veterans Recognized

Admin

February 25, 2015

On Jan. 23, American Legion Post 419 hosted a gathering of Korean War Veterans and their families, for a presentation…

Boyhood/Rated R for language, drinking, smoking, sex, violence and family dysfunction.

Karl Scott

February 25, 2015

Boyhood is an Oscar contender that opened and then disappeared – in mid-August of last year, to be exact. However,…

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Looking Smart for Dummies

Bob Goldman

February 25, 2015

Here’s a question: Would you rather look smart or look good? If you answered “look good,” then all I can…

Quit Quitting Your Job

Bob Goldman

February 18, 2015

Thinking about quitting your job? I’ve got the cure. Read “10 Reasons to Quit Your Job in 2015” by llya…

Bay Area Chef Visits Library for February Food Fest

Melissa McKenzie

February 18, 2015

Blending roasted Roma tomatoes, lime juice, a clove of garlic, chipotle and adobo puree, honey, salt, Worcestershire sauce and pepper…

Judge Rules Santa Clara Must Hand Over Former RDA Property to “Successor Agency”

Carolyn Schuk

February 18, 2015

If the Santa Clara RDA’s name was on the deed, the property belonged the defunct RDA. That was the conclusion…

Long-Time Aquamaids, Bill May, Return for World Mixed Pairs Trials

Admin

February 18, 2015

The Santa Clara Aquamaids are cheering that their long time veteran, Bill May is returning to the international synchronizing swimming…

Love our Library Lollapalooza Honors Lisa Gillmor

Cynthia Cheng

February 18, 2015

New York, New York was the theme of the Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends’ 2nd Annual Love our…

The Grand Budapest Hotel/Rated R for violence, sex and language. Also there are a lot of garish colors. Reviewed by Karl Scott

Admin

February 18, 2015

This film reportedly opened in March of 2014. My editor and I went to a theater where the poster was…

Northside Library Drums in Lunar New Year

Cynthia Cheng

February 18, 2015

On Feb. 1, it was loud at Northside Library as wildly beating drums announced the arrival of costumed lion dancers….

PACE Helps Young Adults Find Working Success

Carolyn Schuk

February 18, 2015

Everyone wants to be self-supporting and contribute to the community, but some need more support than others. That’s where Pacific…

Shakespeare Celebrated at Free Friday Event

Melissa McKenzie

February 18, 2015

Interspersing love songs with scenes from Shakespeare’s works, the actors of Festival Theater Ensemble and Elizabethan-era lute music of Doris…

Lawrence Station, Tasman East Redevelopment: Change the General Plan or Change the Conversation

Carolyn Schuk

February 11, 2015

Re-developing the Lawrence Station (70 acres) and Tasman East areas (45 acres) as higher-density* residential neighborhoods, during 2015 to 2025,…

Birdman/Rated R for sex, language, smoking, drinking, drug use, nudity and an embarrassing wrestling match.

Karl Scott

February 11, 2015

In the “envelope please” category, it”s time to consider some movies few have seen, but many may soon know about…

Multicultural Potluck Celebrates Sutter School&#x27s Diversity

Diane Andrews

February 11, 2015

“We want to celebrate the diversity in our community. What better way to do it than over food?” says Michael…

SCPD Workshop on Pedestrian Safety Coming Soon

Admin

February 11, 2015

Santa Clara is working to be more pedestrian-friendly. While older adults walk more often, they’re also at greater risk of…

Why There&#x27s No BART in the South Bay

Carolyn Schuk

February 11, 2015

Half a century ago, regional planners foresaw a rapid transit system circling the Bay, reaching from Marin to Santa Clara…

Wilcox Hosts Improv Night

Melissa McKenzie

February 11, 2015

Witty, one-liners and the willingness to sacrifice any shred of dignity an actor has are the hallmarks of improv theater….

Your Body Language Speaks Out

Bob Goldman

February 11, 2015

I know! You think that the entire idea of non-verbal communication through “body language” is the worst kind of pop…

Yao-pi Hsu’s Painterly Photographs Make Waves at Triton

Melissa McKenzie

February 11, 2015

Sit down for five minutes in the home of Yao-pi Hsu and her passions become clear. Lining the walls of…

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