Latest News Latest News Business CrossFit Takes Fitness Back to Basics Larry Sacks October 26, 2011 When the topic of gym – excuse me, fitness center – membership comes up, most people think of a high-tech… Business Don’t Expect the Placebo Effect Melissa McKenzie October 26, 2011 Amy Doan looks like a typical club kid. She has bright blue hair, crazy makeup and a curved bar through… Community HSSV Breaks Records at Walk &lsquon Wag Melissa McKenzie October 26, 2011 On a sunny, warm Saturday morning, over 800 people and 300 dogs wagged and walked their way through History San… Opinion Halloween (In)Justice Daris Howard October 26, 2011 As a faculty member at a local university I sometimes have students ask me where I live. I am leery… Opinion CLASS NOTES – Going Green for Halloween Margaret Lavin October 19, 2011 I never realized how ‘green’ my family had been. In the 1970s, we recycled and practiced many other environmentally sound… Arts & Entertainment George Rivera Shares “A Journey of Hope” Cynthia Cheng October 19, 2011 Effective art should captivate, enlighten, and move its audience. George Rivera’s paintings do just that. Viewers of George Rivera’s art… Community Kaiser Permanente Honors 3 Santa Clara Physicians for Teaching and Research Excellence Admin October 19, 2011 For the first time, Kaiser Permanente has honored three physicians at the same medical center, Santa Clara, with prestigious awards… Opinion Ben Hur and The Magnificent 7 / Happy 50th Anniversary editions. Now on Blu Ray and loaded with great extras. Not rated but both films would be PG for violence and gore. But not Al. Karl Scott October 19, 2011 Ben Hur and The Magnificent 7 have turned 50. Both films are considered classics. BH was a groundbreaker, winning 11… Public Safety National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Admin October 19, 2011 Remove potentially dangerous old, unwanted or unused prescription drugs from your medicine cabinet and dispose of them at this event… Community Not Accepting Larry Sacks October 19, 2011 There’s an old expression, “You have to accept what comes your way in life.” While that might be quaint, many… Arts & Entertainment Santa Clara Players Turn 50 Carolyn Schuk October 19, 2011 The Santa Clara Players will celebrate its 50th season with an open house on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, from 11:00… Community SVP MeterConnect Program on Track Carolyn Schuk October 19, 2011 Santa Clara’s city-owned electric utility, Silicon Valley Power (SVP), is preparing to begin rollout of its smart meter program –… Community Vanna White Look-alike Shares Wheel of Fortune Winnings with Hands of Hope Diane Andrews October 19, 2011 When Karen Buchanan of Santa Clara signed up for a Vanna White look-alike contest 18 years ago, she never dreamed… Opinion A Cup of Happiness, to Go Bob Goldman October 19, 2011 I never realized how ‘green’ my family had been. In the 1970s, we recycled and practiced many other environmentally sound… Community Actor Frank Ferrante Transports Packed Santa Clara University Theater to Irreverent World of Groucho Marx Diane Andrews October 19, 2011 Award-winning actor Frank Ferrante is tireless in his energetic, quick-witted portrayal of Groucho Marx, the legendary American comedian he has… Community Car Control Clinic Comes to Santa Clara Larry Sacks October 19, 2011 Teaching teenagers the importance of driving safely is something that everyone seems to agree on. But, teaching how to react… Schools A Healthy Lifestyle Comes to Peterson Larry Sacks October 12, 2011 What do millet, quinoa, barley, brown rice, einkorn and sorghum all have in common? The immediate answer is they’re all… Community Bikram Yoga Practitioners Sweat It Out in Santa Clara Diane Andrews October 12, 2011 “Sweat it out” takes on new meaning at the ten-year-old Bikram Yoga studio in Santa Clara, where about 140 yoga… Community Film Festival Highlights Silicon Valley Role in Video Advances Christy Kinney October 12, 2011 In video, digital technology is where it’s at. And while you won’t see their names on the outside of your… Schools Good Times at Millikin School’s Box Car Movie Night Cynthia Cheng October 12, 2011 Fold out chairs and colorful homemade box cars were parked in front of a projector screen on the playground of… 1 … 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 … 477