Latest News Latest News City Politics Santa Clara Operating Budget Up Modestly for 2011-2012, But Are Revenue Forecasts Too Optimistic? Carolyn Schuk June 1, 2011 The City of Santa Clara’s operating budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year is up 2.2% from 2010-2011 spending, driven by… Community SUMMERTIME SOJOURNS Admin June 1, 2011 While the media reports a glimmer of light at the end of the long recession tunnel, many are still struggling… Arts & Entertainment West Side Story Larry Sacks June 1, 2011 Starting Arts just finished their theatrical production of West Side Story at the Center for Performing Arts at Santa Clara… Schools West Valley College Launches Programs to Support Small Businesses Admin June 1, 2011 West Valley College recently announced two summer courses targeting the creation and growth of small businesses. The courses represent the… Community Where Do Babies Come from? Diane Andrews June 1, 2011 If you have seen the charming Kaiser Permanente television commercial “Where do babies come from?” you already know that, according… Opinion Public Sleeping Bob Goldman June 1, 2011 I admit it! I’m gaga over Dale Carnegie Training, but it’s not really my fault. I only care so much… Schools Susan Monahan of Mission College Wins Employee Award Cynthia Cheng May 25, 2011 Susan Monahan lives and works by the modified lyrics of one of her favorite Jimmy Buffet songs: “It’s my job… Opinion Unforgettable Bob Goldman May 25, 2011 Call me an alarmist, but reading this column could be dangerous to your career health. In the next few paragraphs,… Arts & Entertainment 2011 FaultLine Animation Festival Puts Nontraditional Career on the Radar Diane Andrews May 25, 2011 “Don’t worry about your child being a starving artist. Anyone who goes into animation will have a fabulous career and… City Politics City Operating Budget: Back in the Black, But Future Deficits Forecast Carolyn Schuk May 25, 2011 Santa Clara’s operating budget picture is somewhat brighter this year, City Finance Director Gary Ameling told the City Council at… Community Family Giving Tree Needs Help Admin May 25, 2011 Family Giving Tree, a local non-profit specializing in fulfilling the needs of underprivileged children, has an immediate need for warehouse… CommunityPublic Safety First Annual PAL Family Day Fun For All Melissa McKenzie May 25, 2011 Despite unseasonably cool weather, many of Santa Clara Police Department’s Police Action League softball players and PAL supporters invaded the… Schools High School Design Class Hosts Fashion Show Cynthia Cheng May 25, 2011 A giant castle backdrop occupied the stage at the Mission City Center for the Performing Arts at the fifth annual… City Politics In CalSTRS’ New Math Sometimes 1+1=3 Carolyn Schuk May 25, 2011 There’s no shortage of potential scapegoats for the fact that California – the world’s 8th largest economy – can’t pay… Arts & EntertainmentCommunity Lawn Bowling in Santa Clara Melissa McKenzie May 25, 2011 Lawn Bowls is one of those deceptively easy games. It seems simple enough. You roll the white ball, or “jack”… Arts & Entertainment Movie Review: Admin May 25, 2011 Priest / Rated PG-13 for ugly blood sucking vampires with no eyes but lots of drool and big teeth and… Schools Santa Clara Unified School District Names New Superintendent Admin May 25, 2011 Santa Clara Unified School District recently announced Bobbie Plough as the new Superintendent. Plough comes from Natomas Unified School District… Arts & Entertainment Santa Clarans Enjoy First Annual Celebrate Santa Clara Event Melissa McKenzie May 25, 2011 The smell of kettle corn wafted through the air and intermingled with the scent of tri-tip sandwiches and pizza. Wine… City Politics Santa Clara’s 2011-2012 Capital Improvement Budget is Cautious Carolyn Schuk May 25, 2011 On May 17, Santa Clara unveiled a cautious capital improvement budget (CIP) for the coming fiscal year. Capital improvements are… Schools Student Wins Grand Prize at Science Fair Cynthia Cheng May 25, 2011 Craig Young, a science teacher at Wilcox High School, knows that learning science is more than just memorizing facts and… 1 … 472 473 474 475 476 477 478 … 488
