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Prima Donnas of the 74th Annual Camellia Show

Diane Andrews

March 4, 2015

“I think they all should be winners,” says Felisa Castillo, looking out at tables holding the more than 2,000 camellia…

Current RDA Mess Has Many Fathers – Starting With Voters

Carolyn Schuk

February 25, 2015

If Californian voters dislike the public agency feeding frenzy unleashed by the redevelopment agency (RDA) shutdown, they have only themselves…

FHA-HERO Hosts Regional Competition at Peterson School

Cynthia Cheng

February 25, 2015

On Feb. 7, students in red blazers dotted the campus of Peterson Middle School. The students were here to attend…

Language Explored in Kathryn Arnold’s Solo Show

Melissa McKenzie

February 25, 2015

If someone is characterized as “short,” “chipper” or “stubborn,” it will immediately implant an image about the person being described….

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,…

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…

Acclaimed SF Chef Visits Library

Melissa McKenzie

February 25, 2015

Proving that making pasta is just as much art as it is science, and that it’s surprisingly simple to make…

American Legion Raises Funds at Annual Crab Feed

Admin

February 25, 2015

American Legion Santa Clara Post 419 held its annual All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed on Jan. 31. Volunteer servers dished out approximately…

City Desk: Feb. 18, 2015

Carolyn Schuk

February 25, 2015

Mini-Dorms: New Law or Better Enforcement Needed? At its Feb. 3 study session, the City Council sent back the third…

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…

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…

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…

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