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49ers Stadium Inching Closer to Groundbreaking – Final Agreements to be Approved Soon Some Call Financing Plan Sketchy

Robert Haugh

December 7, 2011

Santa Clara and the 49ers are sitting a fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line. Frank Gore is hammering the ball into…

A Tradition Lives On

Larry Sacks

December 7, 2011

Traditions are commonly thought of as an idea or a concept handed down from one generation to the next. Santa…

Kwanzaa Celebration 2011 Mission College

Diane Andrews

December 7, 2011

Education is power, and power should always be used to the best advantage for people. The value of education is…

Santa Clara Resident Creates T’s for Chemo Patients

Melissa McKenzie

December 7, 2011

About three years ago Tracy Sousa heard the one word no one wants to hear – cancer. Only, she didn’t…

Several Santa Clara Children Honored as 49ers Play 60 Ambassadors

Admin

December 7, 2011

Nominated by administrators from their schools for showing their commitment to being active for 60 minutes a day, several Santa…

2011 SANTA CLARA HISTORIC HOME TOUR

Admin

November 30, 2011

The tradition of the Santa Clara Historic Home Tour, which began 33 years ago, will proudly continue this year. The…

Carden Kids Help Families in Need

Melissa McKenzie

November 30, 2011

On Friday, November 18, the students of Carden Academy in Santa Clara came to school with canned cranberry sauce, instant…

Council Representation on City Committees

Carolyn Schuk

November 30, 2011

Santa Clara City Council members’ service isn’t limited to their participation in City Council meetings. They also serve on the…

Giving Thanks

Chris Kinney

November 30, 2011

For the 5th year, the Marsalli family invited anyone in need or alone to share a free dinner with them…

Holiday Decorations Contest Nomination Deadline is Near

Admin

November 30, 2011

Nominations for the annual Holiday Outdoor Decorations Contest will be accepted from Nov. 28 through Dec. 7. Decorate the exterior…

Homeless for the Holidays in the Santa Clara Valley

Diane Andrews

November 30, 2011

On any given night in Santa Clara County, 7,045 people are homeless according to a 2011 Santa Clara County Homeless…

Local Resident Victim of Credit Card Theft and Elder Abuse

Cynthia Cheng

November 30, 2011

Earlier this year, Christy Kinney was recovering from surgery when she received a bill in the mail for a credit…

J. Edgar / Rated R for sex, bad words and explosions

Karl Scott

November 30, 2011

J. Edgar is Clint Eastwood’s annual bid for more Oscars. He has won for Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby. His…

Santa Claran Writes Exciting New Novel

Suzy Paluzzi

November 30, 2011

Are you looking for a good read for the cold winter months ahead? Marjorie Bicknell Johnson’s book Jaguar Princess is…

Teddy: 100 Years Atop Santa Clara’s Christmas Tree and Still Going Strong

Carolyn Schuk

November 30, 2011

One of Santa Clara’s most venerable traditions is turning 100. On Friday, Teddy, the stuffed animal donated in 1911 by…

Interview Insider

Bob Goldman

November 30, 2011

Those of you who have been keeping score know that I recently wrote about a very revealing self-help book titled,…

CLASS NOTES – Understanding the Meaning of Thanksgiving

Margaret Lavin

November 23, 2011

People often inquire about my ability to work with middle school children citing their often unpredictable, narcissistic and unruly behavior….

Council Discussion of El Camino Residential Project Illustrates Policy Challenges

Carolyn Schuk

November 23, 2011

During elections we love to toss around hot air-filled slogans like “affordable housing,” “green building,” and “transit-oriented development.” But few…

Getting to Know Santa Clara Vanguard

Larry Sacks

November 23, 2011

Winners. Undefeated. First place. World Title. Read over the history of the Santa Clara Vanguard, and these words are repeated…

Downtown San Jose Festivities for the Family over Thanksgiving Weekend

Diane Andrews

November 23, 2011

Make a trip to downtown San Jose for Thanksgiving weekend festivities the whole family can enjoy. The 39-year-old Harvest Festival,…

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