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May 21, 2014

The Santa Clara City Council relies on several volunteer Boards and Commissions to consider and vet important public policies. There…

City Politics

City Desk: May 14, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

May 21, 2014

Monticello Village Project Sent Back to the Drawing Board for More Family-Friendly Amenities Irvine Company’s proposed development for 3515-3585 Monroe…

Community

Community Honors Philanthropist Emma Kaliterna at Library Event

Cynthia Cheng

May 21, 2014

When Emma Kaliterna, 95, was asked how she was doing on April 30, her bubbly response was, “Fine and dandy,…

Schools

Education Desk: May 14, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

May 21, 2014

California Voting Rights Act Discussion Spurs Board to Fund Demographic Study For the last two months, Trustee Christopher Stampolis has…

Community

Hope from a Perfect Stranger through Be The Match

Diane Andrews

May 21, 2014

When he needed help the most, it was a perfect stranger who made all the difference for Santa Clara County…

Community

Legendary Locals of Santa Clara Showcased in New Book

Melissa McKenzie

May 21, 2014

From legendary swimmer and swimming coach George Haines to the showmanship of the Santa Clara Aquamaids, and from former baseball…

Schools

Live Oak Academy Student Receives Award

Admin

May 21, 2014

Joshua Bjurman, a sophomore from Santa Clara’s Live Oak Academy, received a Certificate of Recognition from Assembly member Bob Wieckowski…

Community

Looking Back – Week of May 14

Admin

May 21, 2014

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (May 12, 1914) Prune Crop Big Factor in New Impetus to Prosperity: Crop Not…

Opinion

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 / Rated Pg-13 For Violence, Death, Suffering And Evil., And Angst. Lots And Lots Of Angst.

Karl Scott

May 21, 2014

At 142 minutes this is the longest Spider-Man movie to date. For some reason it seems like 242 minutes. There’s…

Community

Santa Clara Relay for Life Doubles Its Fight against Cancer in 2014

Diane Andrews

May 21, 2014

Relay for Life of Santa Clara on May 3 was electric with energy and hope as cancer survivors were honored…

Sports

Santa Clara vs. Wilcox Boys Varsity Volleyball

Larry Sacks

May 21, 2014

There were no big surprises in the Wilcox Chargers versus Santa Clara Bruins boys volleyball match on May 7, as…

City Politics

Stadium Parking Issue to “Be Successfully Resolved in Near Future,” Says Montana

Carolyn Schuk

May 21, 2014

A resolution is imminent for the 789 Levi’s Stadium parking spots that will be displaced by Joe Montana’s Centennial Gateway…

Community

SVACA Finds Homes for Homeless Animals, Needs Fosters

Melissa McKenzie

May 21, 2014

It’s tough to be a shelter this time of year. With kitten season almost in full swing, older cats and…

Opinion

44 Fun Jobs That Pay, Well …

Admin

May 21, 2014

I can’t believe it! An article at Ranker.com that lists “44 Jobs That Pay Well” completely missed the mega-bucks, mega-giggles…

Community

AAUW Chooses Santa Clara Girls To Attend Tech Trek

Diane Andrews

May 21, 2014

The Sunnyvale-Cupertino Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), which includes Santa Clara, selected Santa Clara seventh graders…

Arts & Entertainment

Alice with a Twist

Melissa McKenzie

May 21, 2014

The Wilcox Stage Company is taking a trip down the rabbit hole with its spring production of Alice in Wonderland….

Community

Aldyth Parle: Dec. 3, 1924 – May 1, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

May 14, 2014

The City of Santa Clara is in mourning for one of its most beloved citizens, Aldyth Parle, 89, who died…

City Politics

City Desk: May 7, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

May 14, 2014

New Development Proposal Brings Industrial-to-Residential Conversion, Regional Planning Issues to the Fore A study session preceding Apr. 24’s Santa Clara…