Latest News Latest News Arts & Entertainment Santa Clara Chorale Brings Comfort and Joy to Holiday Season Diane Andrews December 12, 2012 Santa Clara Chorale guest conductor Dr. Charlene Archibeque, professor emerita at San Jose State University, gave high praise to the… Sports Santa Clara Swim Club Breaks Record at Junior Nationals Admin December 12, 2012 Competing among 900 of the best swimmers from throughout the U.S., Santa Clara Swim Club recently sent several members to… City Politics State’s Claim that City Land was “Owned” by RDA is Questionable Carolyn Schuk December 12, 2012 Santa Clara’s redevelopment agency (RDA) wasn’t just an agency for fostering city improvements. It was also used – in an… Community SVP’s New Solar Array is an All-Around Win Carolyn Schuk December 12, 2012 Santa Clara’s new Jenny Strand Solar Research and Development Park could be called a win-win squared. It’s a win for… Schools Wilcox High School Junior Chosen to Study Climate Change in Bangladesh Diane Andrews December 12, 2012 A four-week, all-expense-paid trip to Bangladesh may not be at the top of your travel list, but 16-year-old Wilcox High… Opinion Flirting With Disaster Bob Goldman December 12, 2012 Tell me, reader, have I mentioned lately how cute you are? Because you are extremely cute. And very intelligent, too…. Community Celebrating South Bay’s 2012 Olympians Carolyn Schuk December 12, 2012 A few weeks ago, past and present met at Santa Clara University, where U.S. Rep. Mike Honda (D-15th District, California)… Community Breakfast with Santa Melissa McKenzie December 5, 2012 Fifteen Santa Clara High School cheerleaders helped make Christmas extra special for 121 people at the City of Santa Clara’s… Opinion Red Dawn / Rated PG-13 for violence and language Karl Scott December 5, 2012 America has been invaded. That is the premise of Red Dawn. Although we hear about the invasion, all we see… Opinion An Affair to Forget Bob Goldman December 5, 2012 Well, it’s pretty darn clear — the army needs to totally rethink basic training. It is no longer enough to… Community Blue Star Moms and Texas Instruments Volunteers Host Breakfast for Homeless Veterans Diane Andrews November 28, 2012 The South Bay Blue Star Moms teamed with Texas Instruments in Santa Clara to host a pancake breakfast for 43… Community December 2012 Calendar Admin November 28, 2012 Ongoing – Farmers Market Every Saturday morning The Downtown Santa Clara Farmers Market continues its popular year-round engagement every Saturday… City Politics Hilmar Neighborhood Traffic Woes Worse Than Ever Carolyn Schuk November 28, 2012 Two weeks ago the Santa Clara City Council revisited the traffic and trash problems in the Hilmar neighborhood that residents… Community It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shots Jonathan Blum November 28, 2012 It’s that time of year again. Kids come home with fevers, and coworkers come to work sick. The best way… Community Marsalli Family Holds Sixth Annual Thanksgiving Feast Melissa McKenzie November 28, 2012 Within the first hour, the Marsalli family and a handful of volunteers had served Thanksgiving dinner to over 300 of… Opinion Lincoln/rated PG-13 for dirty politics and war Karl Scott November 28, 2012 This long-time-coming pet project of Steven Spielberg’s has finally made it to the big screen. It runs two and a… Sports Panthers Miss Nationals Amid Controversy Melissa McKenzie November 28, 2012 A day that started with elation and the potential to reach nationals, turned into tears as the Santa Clara Panthers… Community Pooja Chauhan Captures Precious Memories Cynthia Cheng November 28, 2012 “I have very few pictures of my childhood, but the few pictures I do have bring back happy memories,” says… Opinion Burned Up or Burned Out? Bob Goldman November 28, 2012 “All of a sudden you’re exhausted, you’re feeling cynical and unattached. And you think, ‘What happened to me?’” Well, you… Opinion CLASS NOTES – Thankful for a Modern Day Thanksgiving Margaret Lavin November 21, 2012 Charles Dickens penned, “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many – not your past misfortunes, of… 1 … 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 … 477