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Getting to Know Paul Sims

Cynthia Cheng

December 9, 2015

Paul Sims gets a kick out of attending Maker Faire, a local festival recognizing creativity and innovation. He also enjoys…

Have You Ever Seen a Big Bully?

Diane Andrews

December 9, 2015

A new breed of dog came to town November 21–the American bully, a hybrid cross primarily between the American pit…

Santa Clara Mothers Volunteer with Baby Carrier Drive for Syrian Refugee Children

Cynthia Cheng

December 9, 2015

Kathy Watanabe was online when she first learned about Carry the Future (CTF), an organization currently gathering old and new…

Santa Clara This Week 12/02 – 12/08

Carolyn Schuk

December 9, 2015

Santa Clara Sister Cities Association Sunday, Dec. 6th, 5- 7 p.m.- Join the community for the SCSCA holiday potluck. Music…

Synchronized Swimming Athletes with Disabilities Making Waves

Diane Andrews

December 9, 2015

Former San Jose police officer Tina Boales is a mom with a mission that is making waves around the globe….

Sitting Ducks

Bob Goldman

December 9, 2015

You’d better sit down; I’ve got some scary news for you. On the other hand, maybe you’d better not. Better…

9th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner &ndash “It’s the People”

Carolyn Schuk

December 9, 2015

There’s nothing more traditional than spending Thanksgiving with your family – right? Not necessarily. Remember, the first Thanksgiving wasn’t Norman…

City Observer: Dec. 2, 2015

Carolyn Schuk

December 9, 2015

California Voting Rights Act: $14 Million Legal Bill for Taxpayers The California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) is a bogeyman that…

Decking the Halls of the Senior Center with Historical Prints

Diane Andrews

December 9, 2015

Just in time to brighten the halls for the holidays, the upstairs corridors of the Santa Clara Senior Center, 1303…

Chess Club Invitational Matches Bracher and Sutter Students

Diane Andrews

December 2, 2015

What’s the number one rule of chess? Sportsmanship. “Look your opponent in the eye and say ‘Good luck,’ and shake…

City Desk: Nov. 25, 2015

Carolyn Schuk

December 2, 2015

Stadium Safety No Cause For Panic Nov. 10 was the third time in the last few months that Santa Clara…

Consolidated Agenda Simplifies Santa Clara City Council Meetings

Carolyn Schuk

December 2, 2015

October 13, 2015 was an important day in Santa Clara history. That’s the first time the City Council, Stadium Authority,…

Diners Put Hands in Pockets (Not Up) on Tip-a-Cop Day at Fish Market Restaurant

Diane Andrews

December 2, 2015

Diners had no cause for alarm November 12 when Santa Clara Assistant Chief of Police Chief Dan Winter strode into…

Hungry for the Holidays

Diane Andrews

December 2, 2015

“Nothing else matters when your family is hungry,” says Second Harvest Food Bank client Delfina. Food security is number one…

Ice Skating at Central Park

Diane Andrews

December 2, 2015

Santa Clara Ice–a new outdoor iceskating rink in Central Park, 969 Kiely Blvd.–opened November 21 under blue sky, sunshine and…

Library Teen Essay Contest Recognizes Winners

Cynthia Cheng

December 2, 2015

‘Getting away’ was the theme of the latest Library essay contest. Not surprisingly, the participating teens’ individual passions are their…

Mini-Dorms: Growing Student Population, Stratospheric Rents Continue Collision With Historic Houses, Single-Family Zoning

David Alexander

December 2, 2015

Santa Clara is a nice place to live. According to areavibes.com, a website devoted to ranking living standards, Santa Clara…

Remembering Santa Clara Resident Jennifer Garcia

Cynthia Cheng

December 2, 2015

At the end of the Santa Clara City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Councilmember Lisa Gillmor read a short…

Santa Claus and Lots More Coming to Town for the Holidays

Diane Andrews

December 2, 2015

The first thing you should know about up-and-coming holiday events in Santa Clara is that there is a change of…

SCUSD Parent Describes Journey to Securing an IEP for Child

Cynthia Cheng

December 2, 2015

Retta Conley Robertson entered the AP class for parenting when her dyslexic daughter lost her Individualized Education Program (IEP), a…

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