Latest News Latest News Community Carden Kids Help Families in Need Melissa McKenzie November 30, 2011 On Friday, November 18, the students of Carden Academy in Santa Clara came to school with canned cranberry sauce, instant… City Politics Council Representation on City Committees Carolyn Schuk November 30, 2011 Santa Clara City Council members’ service isn’t limited to their participation in City Council meetings. They also serve on the… Community Giving Thanks Chris Kinney November 30, 2011 For the 5th year, the Marsalli family invited anyone in need or alone to share a free dinner with them… Community Holiday Decorations Contest Nomination Deadline is Near Admin November 30, 2011 Nominations for the annual Holiday Outdoor Decorations Contest will be accepted from Nov. 28 through Dec. 7. Decorate the exterior… Community Homeless for the Holidays in the Santa Clara Valley Diane Andrews November 30, 2011 On any given night in Santa Clara County, 7,045 people are homeless according to a 2011 Santa Clara County Homeless… Public Safety Local Resident Victim of Credit Card Theft and Elder Abuse Cynthia Cheng November 30, 2011 Earlier this year, Christy Kinney was recovering from surgery when she received a bill in the mail for a credit… Opinion J. Edgar / Rated R for sex, bad words and explosions Karl Scott November 30, 2011 J. Edgar is Clint Eastwood’s annual bid for more Oscars. He has won for Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby. His… Community Santa Claran Writes Exciting New Novel Suzy Paluzzi November 30, 2011 Are you looking for a good read for the cold winter months ahead? Marjorie Bicknell Johnson’s book Jaguar Princess is… Community Teddy: 100 Years Atop Santa Clara’s Christmas Tree and Still Going Strong Carolyn Schuk November 30, 2011 One of Santa Clara’s most venerable traditions is turning 100. On Friday, Teddy, the stuffed animal donated in 1911 by… Opinion Interview Insider Bob Goldman November 30, 2011 Those of you who have been keeping score know that I recently wrote about a very revealing self-help book titled,… Opinion CLASS NOTES – Understanding the Meaning of Thanksgiving Margaret Lavin November 23, 2011 People often inquire about my ability to work with middle school children citing their often unpredictable, narcissistic and unruly behavior…. City Politics Council Discussion of El Camino Residential Project Illustrates Policy Challenges Carolyn Schuk November 23, 2011 During elections we love to toss around hot air-filled slogans like “affordable housing,” “green building,” and “transit-oriented development.” But few… Community Getting to Know Santa Clara Vanguard Larry Sacks November 23, 2011 Winners. Undefeated. First place. World Title. Read over the history of the Santa Clara Vanguard, and these words are repeated… Community Downtown San Jose Festivities for the Family over Thanksgiving Weekend Diane Andrews November 23, 2011 Make a trip to downtown San Jose for Thanksgiving weekend festivities the whole family can enjoy. The 39-year-old Harvest Festival,… City Politics How I Balanced the California Budget Carolyn Schuk November 23, 2011 More than a few of us have said – or thought – that surely we could do better than California’s… Business How to Score as a Small Business Owner Diane Andrews November 23, 2011 If you’re wondering what it takes to start a small business in the Bay Area or need expert advice on… Community Loraine’s Century Celebration Admin November 23, 2011 Loraine Gruen celebrated her 100th birthday with her usual Joie de Vivre. Born November 11, 1911, Loraine’s unquenchable spirit has… Opinion Tower Heist / Rated PG-13 for language and minor violence. Karl Scott November 23, 2011 Tower Heist opened in theaters on November 4th. One national theater chain declined to book the film because the studio… BusinessCommunity Recovery Store Offers Hope Cynthia Cheng November 23, 2011 “We never intended to open a recovery store-it just happened,” says Angie Bottorff, a co-owner of All About Recovery, a… Community Santa Clara Arts Walk Celebrates 5 Years and $45K for Local Arts Groups Carolyn Schuk November 23, 2011 The sun was shining both literally and figuratively on the Arts Walk Santa Clara last month when 50 walkers raised… 1 … 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 … 477