Latest News Latest News Schools Common Core State Standards Focus on Thinking Not Reciting Carolyn Schuk April 3, 2013 If you have children in a public school, you’ve probably heard something about Common Core State Standards (CCSS). It’s an… Community Developing Northside Library Seeks Financial Support Cynthia Cheng April 3, 2013 Weekday visitors to the Rivermark Plaza might notice a busy construction site and a sign attached to the fence asking… Community Local Moms Organize Neighborhood Easter Party Cynthia Cheng April 3, 2013 The Easter Bunny visited Thamien Park on March 23, and left behind over 2,000 eggs for a neighborhood Easter party… Community Week of March 27 Admin April 3, 2013 100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (Mar. 25, 1913) *Commercial League Boosters Plan Active City Development Campaign: League President L.H…. Community Santa Clara Calendar Admin March 27, 2013 Ongoing – Farmers Market Every Saturday morning The Downtown Santa Clara Farmers Market continues its popular year-round engagement every Saturday… Community Choo Choo Trains Galore at the Toy and Model Train Expo Cynthia Cheng March 27, 2013 When Bob Spivock was a kid, the technological gadgets kids have today weren’t invented yet. “The big toy of those… Arts & Entertainment Chorale Concert Strikes a Patriotic Chord Diane Andrews March 27, 2013 The Santa Clara Chorale winter concert struck a patriotic chord that stirred the emotions of its audiences with its “Great… Business Delicious Bites at Great Indian Cuisine Cynthia Cheng March 27, 2013 When you step inside Great Indian Cuisine, Santa Clara’s newest Indian restaurant, you will be greeted by the cheery mango… Schools Education Desk: March 20, 2103 Carolyn Schuk March 27, 2013 Basic Math: Children – Critical Public Services = Declining Academic Achievement If you look at Santa Clara Unified’s 2005-2012 California… Schools Laurelwood Elementary School Celebrates Read Across America Cynthia Cheng March 27, 2013 The children at Laurelwood Elementary School in Santa Clara had their markers and blank sheets of paper all ready for… Opinion Oz the Great and Powerful/Rated PG for storm violence, an out of control muscle man and scary witches, one of which is witch green Karl Scott March 27, 2013 After Warner Brothers’ Jack the Giant Slayer laid an egg on its opening weekend, Disney Pictures was probably a little… Arts & Entertainment Music Man Marches into the Mission City Melissa McKenzie March 27, 2013 Since 1968, Roberta Jones Junior Theatre has been providing eight-to 18-year-olds with theatrical experience. On March 15, RJJT opened its… Sports Ratliff Pitches Gem, Chargers Strike Down Bruins Ryan Rainbolt March 27, 2013 The Wilcox Chargers softball team has been dominant in the early goings of 2013, posting a 7-2 record to start… Opinion The Fat and the Fired Bob Goldman March 27, 2013 Put down that jelly donut, friend. Your Buddha-like figure might make you appear cute and cuddly to some folks, but… Arts & Entertainment Irish Dancing Not Just for the Irish Diane Andrews March 20, 2013 “It’s really good to see so many people who are not Irish but have an interest in Irish dance and… Arts & Entertainment Irish Music Comes to SCU Melissa McKenzie March 20, 2013 St. Patrick’s Day came to Santa Clara early as fiddle player Athena Tergis; guitar, fiddle, and mandolin player Kyle Alden;… Community Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Emergency Department Hones Crisis Responses, Patient Safety Skills Admin March 20, 2013 “Mass Casualty” drill unfolds in emergency department parking lot “Patient 22” did not survive the crisis. She was the victim… Community Kiwanis Annual Turnaround Scholarship Fundraiser Aims to Raise $150,000 Carolyn Schuk March 20, 2013 It’s that time of year again. Which time you ask? Time for the annual Kiwanis Turnaround Scholarship fundraiser. The evening,… Community Week of March 13 Admin March 20, 2013 100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (Mar. 11, 1913) *Concrete Pipe Co. Locates Here: Commercial League Lauds Important Enterprise for… Opinion Jack the Giant Slayer/Rated PG-13 for violence, gross behavior by slobbering and rude giants, and out of control beanstalks. Karl Scott March 20, 2013 Jack the Giant Slayer is the stirring and inspirational story about a poor underprivileged farm boy named Jack who grew… 1 … 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 … 481
