Latest News Latest News Arts & Entertainment Super 8 / Rated PG-13 for monster violence, scary stuff and one very, very bad word. Karl Scott June 22, 2011 During production, this picture was heralded as a heavy weight. Written and directed by J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, Lost, Cloverfield)… Sports Olympians and Olympic Hopefuls Swim in Santa Clara Melissa McKenzie June 22, 2011 Records are meant to be broken and no matter how quick you are, there is always someone better, faster and… Community Pet Corner Admin June 22, 2011 June is Adopt-A-Cat Month at Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority. Throughout the month of June, SVACA is offering kitty companions… Community Roger and Me Admin June 22, 2011 Lately I became Topic A in certain Santa Clara power circles. Or rather, the hour I spent discussing the proposed… Community Silicon Valley Power First in U.S. Solar Rankings Municipal Utility Doubles Solar Installations Admin June 22, 2011 The City of Santa Clara’smunicipal electric utility, Silicon Valley Power (SVP), more than doubled its solar installations in 2010 to… Community Techmart Continues Maintenance Assessment Dispute into a Third Year Carolyn Schuk June 22, 2011 A two-year running dispute between Equity Office, the owner of Techmart, and the City of Santa Clara over the property’s… Opinion Fatal Attraction Bob Goldman June 22, 2011 Considering just how macho you are, it will not be easy to admit that you’re scared by a book. But… Opinion Speak Up Bob Goldman June 15, 2011 Let’s start a conversation about starting a conversation. I don’t want to put you on the defensive, but we all… Public Safety 15th Annual Respect for Law and Fire Awards Larry Sacks June 15, 2011 On Thursday, May 19, the Optimist Club of Santa Clara held its 15th Annual Respect for Law and Fire Award… Community A PENNY-WISE DAD’S DAY Margaret Lavin June 15, 2011 William Smart, a Civil War veteran, was widowed when his wife died while giving birth to their sixth child. He… Public Safety Bicycle Lane Improvements Diane Andrews June 15, 2011 Starting his ride on Pruneridge Avenue, John Hull cycles around town about ten miles on Sunday mornings when the traffic… Arts & Entertainment Concerts in the Park Coming Soon Admin June 15, 2011 It’s summer and time for barbeques, floppy hats, sunscreen and the City of Santa Clara’s annual Concerts in the Park… Public Safety Summer Safety Admin June 15, 2011 Don’t let the lingering clouds and late season showers fool you: the days are getting longer, summer is on the… Schools Mission College’s Pister Scholar Says “This Is Just The Beginning” Admin June 15, 2011 Timothy Moos knew since he was a young boy that he wanted to grow up and have a career he… Arts & Entertainment The Prize / Not rated but would be PG-13 for adult themes, violence, smoking, drinking and Paul Newman calling attention to his naked elbow. Karl Scott June 15, 2011 Released on Christmas Day 1963, The Prize is one of my most lasting Xmas gifts. It is based on the… City Politics Past and Future Deficits Haunt Santa Clara’s Operating Budget Carolyn Schuk June 15, 2011 Santa Clara has a balanced budget this year. But the City has no choice. Since 2000, reserves were used six… Arts & Entertainment RJJT Performs Sleeping Beauty Kids Melissa McKenzie June 15, 2011 Everyone is familiar with the story – The beautiful Princess Aurora, upon her christening, is cursed by the wicked Maleficent… City Politics Stadium Project Bottom Line: Pretty Much the Same as a Year Ago Carolyn Schuk June 15, 2011 A year ago Santa Clara residents voted “yes” on a proposal to move forward with a plan for a 49ers… Sports USA Swimming Grand Prix Series This Weekend Admin June 15, 2011 As part of USA Swimming’s Grand Prix Series, swimming elite Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin among other members… Community Summer Escape: Diane Andrews June 15, 2011 Santa Clara writer Mitchell L. Peterson has a robust frame and a wild, below-the-shoulder mane of silver hair. On first… 1 … 470 471 472 473 474 475 476 … 488