Latest News Latest News Arts & Entertainment This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19 Santa Clara Weekly April 16, 2026 The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event… MilestonesOpinion Milestones – The Missing Tracks – Opinion Miles H Barber, Publisher April 15, 2026 What could be better for our civic life than for a bright light to be shone into dark places? It… City Politics Silicon Valley Power Pushes Forward with Securing Land Needed for Transmission Project David Alexander April 15, 2026 Silicon Valley Power’s (SVP) expansion is slated to ensure that Santa Clara can double its power load in the upcoming… Community Rep. Ro Khanna Brings Federal Funding for Sunnyvale and Santa Clara Carolyn Schuk April 14, 2026 Congressman Ro Khanna joined local leaders at Sunnyvale Community Services (SCS) a few weeks ago to announce $3 million in… BusinessCommunity DPR Construction: Bay Area Construction Manufacturer Opens Flagship Campus in Santa Clara David Alexander April 14, 2026 A Redwood City-based construction management firm has opened a major regional prefab hub in Santa Clara. In early February, DPR… City Politics Sunnyvale Establishes ICE-free Zones David Alexander April 13, 2026 Properties Sunnyvale owns or operates will be off limits for immigration enforcement. At its most recent meeting, April 7, the… Community Santa Clara Police Arrest Man Accused of Killing a SCU Student with his Car David Alexander April 13, 2026 The Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) has arrested the driver of a car that killed a Santa Clara student and charged… Community Anheuser-Busch Fined $2.3 Million for Bay Area Air Quality Violations Press Release April 12, 2026 The Bay Area Air District has fined Anheuser-Busch $2.3 million for multiple air quality violations at its brewery in Fairfield. This penalty… Schools EdSource: Survey Reveals Almost 50% of California Teachers May Quit Teaching Soon EdSource April 11, 2026 California teachers have slightly better morale on average than their peers in other states, but more are planning to leave… Community Meager Statewide Snowpack at Near-Historic Low While Reservoir Levels Remain Healthy Following Dry Winter Bay City News April 10, 2026 California isn’t quite in a drought just yet but one could be looming if the state endures another disappointingly dry… CommunityPublic Safety DA’s Office Finds Santa Clara Officer Acted Lawfully in September 2025 Shooting Death Erika Towne April 9, 2026 The Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office announced on April 7 that a Santa Clara police officer acted lawfully when he… Arts & Entertainment This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12 Santa Clara Weekly April 9, 2026 The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event… CommunityObituary California Loses a Legend: Rod Diridon Sr (1939-2026) Carolyn Schuk April 9, 2026 To paraphrase Hamlet, we “shall not look upon his like again.” This month, the South Bay lost a leader whose… MilestonesOpinion Milestones – More Opportunity – Opinion Miles H Barber, Publisher April 8, 2026 There is no question that a Super Bowl is huge and ranks right up there as a top event in… City Politics Surveillance Contract Approved but not Funded David Alexander April 8, 2026 The Santa Clara City Council gave the thumbs-up to a police surveillance contract that several public members characterized as a… City PoliticsCommunity Sunnyvale Fined for Violating Clean Water Act, Considers Next Steps Bay City News April 8, 2026 A federal judge has ruled that the cities of Sunnyvale and Mountain View violated certain provisions of the Clean Water… City Politics Charter Review Committee: Clear Direction on Library Board Changes, At Sea on Elected Police Chief Authority Carolyn Schuk April 7, 2026 At its March 18, 2026 meeting, the current Santa Clara charter review committee moved closer to presenting its recommendations to… Sports Fremont Firebirds Star Soon to be San Francisco Gator Andrew Bensch April 7, 2026 When one watches Fremont Firebirds senior Jiyah Caban on the softball diamond or on the basketball court, two things almost… Community Great America Celebrates 50 Years, Future Still Uncertain David Alexander April 7, 2026 California’s Great America kicked off the season celebrating its gold jubilee, perhaps the last major milestone the regional attraction is… Community Ken Heiman, Won’t You Be My Neighbor Diane Andrews April 6, 2026 Ken Heiman self-published the still-relevant “Bristle While You Work,” calling it “a workplace survival guide packed with practical advice and… 1 … 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … 496
