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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)…

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…

Pet Corner

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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…

Roger and Me

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June 22, 2011

Lately I became Topic A in certain Santa Clara power circles. Or rather, the hour I spent discussing the proposed…

Silicon Valley Power First in U.S. Solar Rankings Municipal Utility Doubles Solar Installations

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June 22, 2011

The City of Santa Clara’smunicipal electric utility, Silicon Valley Power (SVP), more than doubled its solar installations in 2010 to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Concerts in the Park Coming Soon

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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…

Summer Safety

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June 15, 2011

Don’t let the lingering clouds and late season showers fool you: the days are getting longer, summer is on the…

Mission College’s Pister Scholar Says “This Is Just The Beginning”

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June 15, 2011

Timothy Moos knew since he was a young boy that he wanted to grow up and have a career he…

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…

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…

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…

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…

USA Swimming Grand Prix Series This Weekend

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June 15, 2011

As part of USA Swimming’s Grand Prix Series, swimming elite Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin among other members…

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…

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