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Handstands for Charity

Admin

September 28, 2011

On Saturday, September 17, 20,478 gymnasts and other participants from across the country stood on their hands at 1 p.m….

JW House Announces Bold New Dream at 3rd Anniversary Celebration

Diane Andrews

September 28, 2011

JW House is the last dream come true of Jan Willem Knapen, the late teenager—a victim of cancer—whose vision it…

KeyPoint Gets High Credit Rating for 3rd Annual Car Show

Diane Andrews

September 28, 2011

Car enthusiasts gave top ratings to KeyPoint Credit Union for sponsoring a third annual car show benefitting the Santa Clara…

Legal Briefs

Carolyn Schuk

September 28, 2011

In what alternative universe did the Santa Clara city government think an open lawsuit against a prospective City Attorney would…

Drive / Rated R for bloody violence, bad words and nudity.

Karl Scott

September 28, 2011

If you decide to make a movie it is best to have a story deserving of the honor. If you…

Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association Seeks New Members

Cynthia Cheng

September 28, 2011

Jerry Janke learned to square dance 47 years ago. “I moved to Northern California from San Fernando Valley and I…

Let’s Get Famous!

Bob Goldman

September 28, 2011

I know! You don’t get the respect or the money you deserve. But thanks to Marsha Friedman, you can get…

Contagion / Rated PG-13 for adult themes, violence, bad words and gruesome death.

Karl Scott

September 21, 2011

Director Steven Soderbergh (Ocean’s 11, 12 and 13, Erin Brockovich and Traffic) returns with a story about disease and death….

The Dish: The Party Lives on at Pizza Party

April J. Jones

September 21, 2011

Almost 49 years ago, Capn’s Galley Pizza and Pipes opened its doors for the first time. Over the next 15…

Happiness Is Now a Requirement at Work

Bob Goldman

September 21, 2011

It’s bad enough that our managers expect us to be productive, submissive and committed. Now, it appears that we also…

A Young Man’s Fight Against a Relentless Disease

Kristi Wright

September 21, 2011

Matt Rupel turns 21 in October. Nine years ago he was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA): a genetic disease that…

Back in Time at the Harris-Lass House Museum Movie Night

Diane Andrews

September 21, 2011

It was Friday night at the movies with popcorn and hot apple cider at the Harris-Lass Museum House barn. The…

Charity Cars for Kids Thrift Store Touts Rock Bottom Prices

Diane Andrews

September 21, 2011

Savvy thrift store shoppers need to know about the rock bottom prices at Charity Cars for Kids Thrift Store in…

Star Shines at Starting Arts

Larry Sacks

September 21, 2011

The tension in the room was palpable as the crowd awaited the star’s arrival. As he strode into the room,…

Uncorking Fun in the Sun at 31st Art and Wine Festival

Diane Andrews

September 21, 2011

If you were one of the Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival goers grumbling Sunday because you didn’t get a…

Verdict on the California Voting Rights Act: The Jury is Still Out

Carolyn Schuk

September 21, 2011

Don’t say the 2002 California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) hasn’t had results. It’s just that results aren’t necessarily those civil…

CLASS NOTES – SIGNS OF GANG INFLUENCE

Admin

September 21, 2011

Kids on every school campus show their allegiance to our Bay Area sports teams by donning their colors and logos,…

Citti’s Florists Annual Golf Tourney an “Eagle” for Charity

Admin

September 14, 2011

Friday September 9th, hundreds of golfers, volunteers and vendors gathered at Coyote Creek Golf Links for the 9th annual Citti’s…

Fifty Years Young

Admin

September 14, 2011

50 years already? Yes! This year is Adrian Wilcox High School’s 50th birthday! With this year being such a remarkable…

Remembering 9/11 Together: Neighbors Shed Fear and Build Friendship at Muslim Community Association

Carolyn Schuk

September 14, 2011

On Tuesday morning September, 11, 2001 founding director of American Muslim Voice (amuslimvoice.org) Samina Sundas was shopping in Costco, when…

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