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November 30, 2019

The Santa Clara Convention Center is undergoing a transformation including updating its online presence with SantaClaraConventionCenter.com. The Convention Center’s user-friendly…

City Politics

Unraveling the Mysteries of Property Taxes: Assessor’s Annual Report

Larry Stone, County Assessor

November 29, 2019

Where do your property taxes go? With property taxes due on Tuesday, Dec. 10, that’s the number one question I…

Schools

Opportunity Knocks at Mission Early College High School

Diane Andrews

November 28, 2019

Santa Clara’s new non-traditional high school puts students on the fast-track to graduate in three years or less with a…

Community

Grace Randle, Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Diane Andrews

November 28, 2019

By day, Grace Randle is the cheerful, efficient Executive Director of the Presbyterian Early Learning Center in Sunnyvale. By night,…

Community

Looking Back: Santa Clara Headlines From November 27

Mary Hanel

November 27, 2019

50 Years Ago: Santa Clara Journal & News (November 26, 1969) Parents Review, Remark on Sex Education Films for SCUSD…

Community

In the Valley this Week: November 28 – December 4

Santa Clara Weekly

November 27, 2019

The following is a list of events happening in Santa Clara and throughout the Silicon Valley. Want to share an…

Community

Local Parent Sheila Barry Explains the Perks of Hosting Au Pairs

Cynthia Cheng

November 27, 2019

Since 2000, San Jose residents Sheila Barry and her husband, Scott, have employed au pairs from all over the world…

Milestones

Milestones: On the Map!

Miles H Barber, Publisher

November 27, 2019

What could be better than seeing 70,200 fans pack Levi’s Stadium to watch the SF 49ers totally sack Aaron Rodgers…

City Politics

Sunnyvale Civic Center Moves Forward

Jacob Bourne

November 26, 2019

On Aug. 27, City Council voted 6-1 to approve the schematic design and budget for Phase I of Sunnyvale’s new…

Schools

Cabrillo Middle School Receives a Donation of Over $7K to Clear Outstanding Meal Debt

Santa Clara Unified School District

November 26, 2019

On Nov. 23, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman hand-delivered a check for $7,491.27 from Blanket Coverage, The Richard Sherman…

Sports

Fremont Falls to Santa Teresa 2-1 in Preseason Opener

Andrew Bensch

November 26, 2019

Despite missing a handful of starters due to club team commitments, the Fremont Firebirds soccer squad seemed to find a…

Public Safety

Santa Clara Police Report: November 17 – 23

Santa Clara Police Department

November 26, 2019

The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The…

City Politics

Directly Elected Mayor Perennial Discussion in Sunnyvale, But Never a Winner So Far

Carolyn Schuk

November 26, 2019

The question of directly electing Sunnyvale‘s mayor has come up regularly since the mid-1980s and City voters have repeatedly given…

Community

“Lettuce” Learn About Nutrition Through Fresh Approach’s Veggie Rx Program

Cynthia Cheng

November 25, 2019

On Nov. 5, at Columbia Middle School’s Staff Room in Sunnyvale, participants in Fresh Approach’s (www.freshapproach.org) Veggie Rx Program made…

Sports

End of an Era for Wilcox Football as Chargers Lose to Padres

Andrew Bensch

November 25, 2019

While the elder Paul Rosa will continue on as Head Coach of the Chargers, Wilcox star tailback Paul M. Rosa,…

Community

Downtown Sunnyvale Will Feature Outdoor Ice Skating This Holiday Season

Erika Towne

November 25, 2019

The revitalization of Downtown Sunnyvale continues this holiday season with the introduction of an outdoor ice rink. The rink is…

Life Announcements

Alicia Carmen Gordillo, 1951 – 2019

Family and Loved Ones

November 25, 2019

Alicia Carmen Gordillo, 87, of Santa Clara, CA, passed away on October 29, 2019 in Tracy, CA. Alicia was born…

Public Safety

Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety Receives $76K Grant for Special Traffic Enforcement, Collision Prevention

Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety

November 24, 2019

The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been awarded a $76,000.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety…

Arts & Entertainment

The Choral Project Presents Its Annual Holiday Concert with The San Jose Chamber Orchestra

Santa Clara Weekly

November 23, 2019

The Choral Project, the award-winning, Silicon Valley-based choir in its 24th season, will present Winter’s Gifts :: Spirit, its annual holiday concert collaboration with…