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Lawrence Plaza Food Court Serves Asian Food

Cynthia Cheng

May 18, 2011

At lunchtime, the Lawrence Plaza at 3561 El Camino Real is packed. Some people wait in line for a hot…

Thor / Rated PG-13 for violence and bad guys with drool problems

Karl Scott

May 18, 2011

Thor is the latest Marvel Comics tale about super heroes brought to the big screen. This one is the actual…

On Track for the Cure at the American Cancer Society’s 2011 Santa Clara Relay for Life

Diane Andrews

May 18, 2011

Everyone lost their “Mommy” when Samantha Nguyen died of cancer in 2009 at age 62. “She had a big impact…

Ray’s Sewing Machine Center Still in Vogue at 64

Diane Andrews

May 18, 2011

Arlene Gresham made diapers for her first-born child on a White treadle sewing machine she bought used for $5. But…

Santa Clara Puts Bond Sales Pedal to the Metal in Uncertain Market

Carolyn Schuk

May 18, 2011

A climate of rising interest rates for municipal debt and declining property tax revenues wouldn’t seem to be a market…

Vietnamese American Authors Speak at San Jose State University

Cynthia Cheng

May 18, 2011

Growing up, Angie Chau was not satisfied with the cinematic images depicting Vietnamese people. “In the media, the people I…

The Desk Chair of Death

Admin

May 18, 2011

When it comes to getting healthy, there’s only one exercise that works for me. The instant I see a copy…

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Larry Sacks

May 11, 2011

The latest production by the Wilcox Stage Company, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, opened on Thursday, May 5 at the…

Triton Gala: A Truly Hands-On Tradition

Carolyn Schuk

May 11, 2011

It’s appropriate that an art museum dedicated to innovative contemporary art puts a unique spin on the challenge of raising…

17th Annual Bike to Work Day Tomorrow

Diane Andrews

May 11, 2011

Seven energizer stations around Santa Clara will offer free beverages, snacks, and encouragement to bicyclists on their way to work…

Lights! Action! Work!

Admin

May 11, 2011

If you think that nobody at your company listens to you, think again. Based on what I’ve just learned from…

Bill Wilson Center 7

Carolyn Schuk

May 11, 2011

In 1977 the Bill Wilson Center (BWC) opened its first shelter for homeless and runaway teenagers. Now those services are…

Crowning the May Queen at St. Justin’s

Carolyn Schuk

May 11, 2011

One of the charms of the City of Santa Clara is the way this town preserves deeply rooted traditions –…

Dynasty Do It For Love of The Game

Melissa McKenzie

May 11, 2011

“Put me in, coach – I’m ready to play, today.” That line from John Fogerty’s Centerfield has become somewhat of…

Fifteen Animals Find Forever Homes at SVACA’s Adoptathon

Melissa McKenzie

May 11, 2011

The dogs were on their best behavior and the cats looked cute as could be, as numerous families looked through…

Internal Schism Brings National Attention to Local Scientology Leader

Carolyn Schuk

May 11, 2011

A leader of the local Church of Scientology (CoS) on Saratoga Ave., John Allender, has drawn national attention for his…

Local Firefighters Plan 4,000-mile Bike Ride to Commemorate Fallen 9/11 Firefighters

Diane Andrews

May 11, 2011

No one can fill the boots of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11/01 in the aftermath when…

The Wildest Dream / Rated PG for scenes of rigorous climbing and people smoking in old B&W footage.

Karl Scott

May 11, 2011

So, what’s your wildest dream? Mine always takes place every year around the same date. While you are sitting watching…

New South Bay Opera Company Makes Opera Audience-Friendly

Carolyn Schuk

May 11, 2011

Opera is the most costly of all the performing arts to stage. So an economic depression would seem like a…

Nutrition Themed Poster Contest Encourages Healthy Eating

Cynthia Cheng

May 11, 2011

You hear it all the time- eat healthy, get your greens, cut down on sugars and fats. To help others…

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