Latest News Latest News City Politics Sunnyvale District 2 Challenger Details Platform Amid Opponent’s Silence Weekly Staff October 16, 2024 On Sept. 9, The Weekly sent questions to candidates for public office in Sunnyvale. Candidates had until Sept. 24 to… Schools Santa Clara Unified: Budget Study Session, Caserta Lawsuit Settlement Alissa Soroten October 16, 2024 Santa Clara Unified students have been hitting the books and now it’s the Board of Trustees’ turn to get a… Community Bye Bye Kids’ Cancer: Silicon Valley Teen’s Nonprofit Turns Ten Diane Andrews October 16, 2024 Teenager Aeshaan Singhal is proof that one is never too young to improve life for others. Singhal’s nonprofit Bye Bye… City Politics Deja Vu in District 4: Incumbent Faces Off Against Opponent with Roles Reversed Weekly Staff October 16, 2024 On Aug. 30, The Weekly submitted the following questions to District 4 candidates — Kevin Park, the incumbent, and challenger… City Politics Health Concerns Delay Power Transmission Project David Alexander October 15, 2024 Concerns over the health effects of electromagnetic fields caused the Santa Clara City Council to delay approving a power transmission… City Politics 2024 Candidate Forums to be Held Via Zoom, Organizer Offers No Explanation David Alexander October 15, 2024 The San Jose/Santa Clara League of Women Voters will host a trio of remote candidate forums later this month. The… Sports Redemption Arcs Fuel MacDonald’s Second-Straight Win Andrew Bensch October 15, 2024 A week after winning its first-ever varsity football game in school history, the MacDonald Condors made it two in a… Community Green Bus Lady Embraces Nomadic Life on Four Wheels Diane Andrews October 14, 2024 “I’m not homeless. I’m houseless by choice,” said Valerie Nielsen, known as the bus lady around Santa Clara, where her… City Politics 2024 Follow the Money Update: 49ers Spend Another $243K, Police Union Deposits Another $70,000 Carolyn Schuk October 14, 2024 These numbers are as of the reports filed by 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14. The four 49ers independent expenditure committees… Community Santa Clara Mother Honors Son’s Legacy, Breaks Last Year’s 5K Fundraising Total David Alexander October 12, 2024 In many ways, Tyree Jackson was atypical. He was biracial. He was gay. He had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)…. Community Dungeness Crab and Banana Slug Become New State Symbols Bay City News October 12, 2024 The California quail, majestic redwoods and glowing orange poppy can now welcome two animal icons to the state’s lineup of… Schools Santa Clara Unified: BRAVE is the new DARE Alissa Soroten October 11, 2024 The Santa Clara Unified Board of Trustees got their first look at the new BRAVE program that will replace DARE…. City Politics Judge Rules on Multiple Motions as Start of Becker Perjury Trial Nears Erika Towne October 11, 2024 The judge overseeing the perjury trial of Santa Clara City Council Member Anthony Becker ruled on several motions on Oct…. City PoliticsCommunity Civil Watchdog Lacks Public Accountability Erika Towne October 11, 2024 California has designed civil grand juries to hold city and county governments accountable. However, who holds the civil grand jury… Arts & Entertainment This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, Oct. 11 – Sunday, Oct. 13 Santa Clara Weekly October 10, 2024 The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event… Milestones Milestones – Milk Money – Opinion Miles H Barber, Publisher October 10, 2024 “Money is the mother’s milk of politics” was coined by California Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh back in the 1980s. Do… Sports Fremont Volleyball Finishes Ferocious Comeback Andrew Bensch October 9, 2024 The Sept. 30 varsity volleyball victory for the Fremont Firebirds was without a doubt one of the most impressive and… Community 2024 Parade of Champions Braves Record Temperatures Erika Towne October 8, 2024 The heat did not stop the community from coming out to enjoy another successful Parade of Champions. As in years… City Politics District 1 Candidates: School Board Trustee and Second-Time Candidate Weigh in on District 1 Issues Weekly Staff October 8, 2024 On Aug. 30, The Weekly submitted the following questions to District 1 candidates — Albert Gonzalez, Harbir Bhatia and Satish… Arts & EntertainmentCommunity “The Hound of the Baskervilles” is on the Prowl in Santa Clara Diane Andrews October 8, 2024 “The Hound of the Baskervilles” prowls the Santa Clara Players (SCP) stage October 11 – 26, just ahead of Halloween… 1 … 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 … 477