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Health Concerns Delay Power Transmission Project

David Alexander

October 15, 2024

Concerns over the health effects of electromagnetic fields caused the Santa Clara City Council to delay approving a power transmission…

2024 Candidate Forums to be Held Via Zoom, Organizer Offers No Explanation

David Alexander

October 15, 2024

The San Jose/Santa Clara League of Women Voters will host a trio of remote candidate forums later this month. The…

Redemption Arcs Fuel MacDonald’s Second-Straight Win 

Andrew Bensch

October 15, 2024

A week after winning its first-ever varsity football game in school history, the MacDonald Condors made it two in a…

Green Bus Lady Embraces Nomadic Life on Four Wheels

Diane Andrews

October 14, 2024

“I’m not homeless. I’m houseless by choice,” said Valerie Nielsen, known as the bus lady around Santa Clara, where her…

2024 Follow the Money Update: 49ers Spend Another $243K, Police Union Deposits Another $70,000

Carolyn Schuk

October 14, 2024

These numbers are as of the reports filed by 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14. The four 49ers independent expenditure committees…

Santa Clara Mother Honors Son’s Legacy, Breaks Last Year’s 5K Fundraising Total

David Alexander

October 12, 2024

In many ways, Tyree Jackson was atypical. He was biracial. He was gay. He had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)….

Dungeness Crab and Banana Slug Become New State Symbols

Bay City News

October 12, 2024

The California quail, majestic redwoods and glowing orange poppy can now welcome two animal icons to the state’s lineup of…

Santa Clara Unified: BRAVE is the new DARE

Alissa Soroten

October 11, 2024

The Santa Clara Unified Board of Trustees got their first look at the new BRAVE program that will replace DARE….

Judge Rules on Multiple Motions as Start of Becker Perjury Trial Nears

Erika Towne

October 11, 2024

The judge overseeing the perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker ruled on several motions on Oct….

Civil Watchdog Lacks Public Accountability    

Erika Towne

October 11, 2024

California has designed civil grand juries to hold city and county governments accountable. However, who holds the civil grand jury…

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, Oct. 11 – Sunday, Oct. 13

Santa Clara Weekly

October 10, 2024

The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event…

Milestones – Milk Money – Opinion

Miles H Barber, Publisher

October 10, 2024

“Money is the mother’s milk of politics” was coined by California Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh back in the 1980s. Do…

Fremont Volleyball Finishes Ferocious Comeback

Andrew Bensch

October 9, 2024

The Sept. 30 varsity volleyball victory for the Fremont Firebirds was without a doubt one of the most impressive and…

2024 Parade of Champions Braves Record Temperatures

Erika Towne

October 8, 2024

The heat did not stop the community from coming out to enjoy another successful Parade of Champions. As in years…

District 1 Candidates: School Board Trustee and Second-Time Candidate Weigh in on District 1 Issues

Weekly Staff

October 8, 2024

On Aug. 30, The Weekly submitted the following questions to District 1 candidates — Albert Gonzalez, Harbir Bhatia and Satish…

“The Hound of the Baskervilles” is on the Prowl in Santa Clara

Diane Andrews

October 8, 2024

“The Hound of the Baskervilles” prowls the Santa Clara Players (SCP) stage October 11 – 26, just ahead of Halloween…

Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation: Student School Board Member Advocates for Fellow Youth

David Alexander

October 7, 2024

The divide between old people and young people likely goes back as far as human history. “[Young people] have exalted…

2024 Follow the Money Update: Gillmor and Santa Clara Police PAC Fund Campaign Kickoffs, 49ers PAC War Chest Tops $1.5 Million

Carolyn Schuk

October 7, 2024

As of Oct. 6 at 8 p.m., we have new numbers for the money that has rolled into Santa Clara…

Mission College Offers Free Tuition Thanks to New State Bill

Erika Towne

October 5, 2024

Students in the West Valley – Mission Community College District (WVMCCD) have scored a major victory – free tuition. At…

Classic 1928 Silent Film Passion of Joan of Arc and Contemporary Oratorio Highlight San José Arts Weekend

Carolyn Schuk

October 3, 2024

Danish filmmaker Carl Dreyer’s 1929 film, “The Passion of Joan of Arc,” is a recognized classic of silent cinema. But…

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