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Santa Clara Unified School District Names New Superintendent

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May 25, 2011

Santa Clara Unified School District recently announced Bobbie Plough as the new Superintendent. Plough comes from Natomas Unified School District…

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…

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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…

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…

Ray’s Sewing Machine Center Still in Vogue at 64

Diane Andrews

May 18, 2011

Arlene Gresham made diapers for her first-born child on a White treadle sewing machine she bought used for $5. But…

Santa Clara Puts Bond Sales Pedal to the Metal in Uncertain Market

Carolyn Schuk

May 18, 2011

A climate of rising interest rates for municipal debt and declining property tax revenues wouldn’t seem to be a market…

Vietnamese American Authors Speak at San Jose State University

Cynthia Cheng

May 18, 2011

Growing up, Angie Chau was not satisfied with the cinematic images depicting Vietnamese people. “In the media, the people I…

The Desk Chair of Death

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May 18, 2011

When it comes to getting healthy, there’s only one exercise that works for me. The instant I see a copy…

Bike to Work Day 2011 Draws Diverse Enthusiasts

Diane Andrews

May 18, 2011

Spunky senior Santa Claran Barbara Shaw was one of about sixty bicyclists to stop off for morning refreshments at Santa…

“Celebrate Santa Clara” Event Planned

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May 18, 2011

A new community event will debut on Friday, May 20, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Franklin Square when “Celebrate…

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May 18, 2011

Technology and its potential is still in its infancy so it’s difficult to keep up with and understand the latest…

Healthy Grocery Shopping at Scott Lane Elementary School

Cynthia Cheng

May 18, 2011

Elisa Perez is an afterschool site director at Scott Lane Elementary School through YMCA of Silicon Valley. One day a…

HSSV Celebrates Small Breed Dogs

Melissa McKenzie

May 18, 2011

On Saturday, May 14, Humane Society Silicon Valley welcomed NorCal Animal Rescue Friends, Top Breed Rescue, NorCal Poodle Rescue, The…

Lapidaries Leave No Stone Unturned at Senior Center

Diane Andrews

May 18, 2011

Lapidaries at the Santa Clara Senior Center leave no stone unturned as they cut, shape, smooth, and polish rough stones,…

Lawrence Plaza Food Court Serves Asian Food

Cynthia Cheng

May 18, 2011

At lunchtime, the Lawrence Plaza at 3561 El Camino Real is packed. Some people wait in line for a hot…

Thor / Rated PG-13 for violence and bad guys with drool problems

Karl Scott

May 18, 2011

Thor is the latest Marvel Comics tale about super heroes brought to the big screen. This one is the actual…

On Track for the Cure at the American Cancer Society’s 2011 Santa Clara Relay for Life

Diane Andrews

May 18, 2011

Everyone lost their “Mommy” when Samantha Nguyen died of cancer in 2009 at age 62. “She had a big impact…

Public Safety Officers Recognized

Larry Sacks

May 11, 2011

On Thursday night, April 28, the San Jose Pioneer Lions Club held its 9th Annual Community Safety Service Award presentation….

Santa Clara Vanguard World Champions

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May 11, 2011

“And in first place, from Santa Clara, California …” was an oft-heard phrase in the last two weeks at the…

Shopping Santa Clara: Decorate With Original Art on Any Budget

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May 11, 2011

How long has that painting been hanging on your kitchen/living room/dining room wall? For most of us the answer is:…

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