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Santa Clara Veteran Melts for Others

Melissa McKenzie

February 19, 2014

They come in scents like “Letters from Home” and “USMC Berry,” but military-based names aren’t the only thing that Sergeant…

Teens Try On Homelessness

Melissa McKenzie

February 19, 2014

Two young girls wait for a soup kitchen to open and shiver as the cold night air rolls in. The…

Triton Breaks Down Masterpieces in New Lecture Series

Melissa McKenzie

February 19, 2014

Art is not subjective. There’s a clearly defined set of criteria that determine what is considered great art, and what…

Triton Holds Third Coffee with the Curator

Melissa McKenzie

February 19, 2014

Take great, well-lit photos. Do not frame with flimsy, silver frames – big, gaudy frames, and gold frames are also…

Honest Lying for Beginners

Admin

February 19, 2014

To be honest, anyone who starts a sentence with the words, “to be honest,” probably isn’t. Say what? It’s true….

Autism Grows Up: Information at Bay Area Programs in Coming Months

Carolyn Schuk

February 19, 2014

When you survey programs for people with autism, you could be pardoned for assuming that the disability magically disappears as…

Author Talks Love, Lust, and Casanova at Book Talk

Melissa McKenzie

February 12, 2014

After multiple visits to Venice, Italy, Santa Clara native Kathleen Ann Gonzalez realized that gondoliers would point to various homes…

City Desk: Feb. 5, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

February 12, 2014

Firefighters Foundation, Kaiser Donations to Santa Clara Recognized At the Jan. 29 Santa Clara City Council meeting, the city recognized…

City Manager Julio Fuentes Gets Good Marks for First Year

Carolyn Schuk

February 12, 2014

Almost exactly one year ago, Julio Fuentes began his new job as Santa Clara’s City Manager. And in his work…

Santa Clara Education Desk: Feb 5, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

February 12, 2014

2014-2015 to See Largest Increase in State Education Spending Since 2000 Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed 2014-2015 budget represents the biggest…

Gaining Campaign Know-How

The City Of Santa Clara

February 12, 2014

Politics is an American pastime that rivals baseball and apple pie. In every election season candidates vie for public office,…

Looking Back – Week of February 5

Admin

February 12, 2014

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (February 3, 2014) See Santa Clara in the Movies: Merchants, Factory Men, Commercial League…

Lunar Year of the Horse Exhibit Showcases Acclaimed Art Depicting Horses

Diane Andrews

February 12, 2014

“Galloping: An Exhibition to Celebrate the Year of the Horse” runs through Feb. 16 at the Silicon Valley Asian Art…

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit/Rated PG-13 for violence, sex, bad language in two languages, smoking, drug use and money laundering in two currencies.

Karl Scott

February 12, 2014

The late Tom Clancy created the fictional character Jack Ryan, who first appeared in the 1984 novel, The Hunt for…

My Gym

Admin

February 12, 2014

Jack and Thomas Harwood of Santa Clara work their muscles while swinging through the spacious indoor playground at My Gym,…

Vanguard Making the Band Part One: Drum and Bugle Corps

Melissa McKenzie

February 12, 2014

It takes hours of practice, multiple auditions, and dedication to make it as a member of the Santa Clara Vanguard….

Underwhelmed With Overtime

Admin

February 12, 2014

Let me ask you a question: How many hours will you work today? This isn’t a trick question, not unless…

Project Sentinel Provides Free Housing Mediation and Mortgage Counseling

Diane Andrews

February 5, 2014

“I received a notice for rent increase. Can the landlord just do that?” “Nothing ever gets repaired here. What can…

Speaking with Jed York

Admin

February 5, 2014

Santa Clara University kicked off its President’s Speakers series on Jan. 15 with a conversation with 49ers CEO Jed York….

Three Stones Wellness Opens Home for Teens with Alcohol and Drug Issues

Diane Andrews

February 5, 2014

“Seek help for your child at the onset of any suspicion of alcohol or drugs,” advises Gillian Thorp, Three Stones…

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