Ex-big leaguer Ryan Garko talks about life in baseball
Once you reach the major leagues, staying at that level of competition and being consistent is the challenge. Pro baseball is not easy and Ryan Garko understands this better than almost anyone.
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San Jose Bike Party is not your typical Silicon Valley cycling group
Every third Friday, hundreds — and sometimes thousands — of participants gather to partake in a cycling tour of San Jose that hopes to shed a new light on the suburban landscape of Silicon Valley’s largest city.
Prized PEZessions: Burlingame shop a mecca for toy collectors
The Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia began as a computer store nearly 20 years ago but is now a mecca for PEZ collectors. It also features banned toys and the world’s largest PEZ dispensing machine.
Scarcity of Silicon Valley work visas affecting Canadian entrepreneurs
In Silicon Valley — a global hub for technology — many want to move here to fulfill their dreams. However, tightened U.S. regulations are not making it easy to get a visa.
Football more than a game to players who know the damage of concussions
What was first thought to be minor headaches has emerged into a serious problem for athletes who play contact sports. Stanford’s Anthony Wilkerson reflects on concussions in football.
Art and tech intersect at Silicon Valley Contemporary art fair
The inaugural Silicon Valley Contemporary and Modern Fine Art Fair showcased the merging of art, science and technology through a focus on video art and digital installations from around the world.
Gay or straight, ‘You Can Play’ project provides platform for Stanford athletes
The “You Can Play” campaign encourages equality for all athletes, regardless of sexual orientation. Many collegiate and professional teams have recorded videos in support of the program.
Santa Clara County hosts annual Citizenship Day
To help green card holders become U.S. citizens, the Santa Clara County Citizenship Collaborative held its annual Citizenship Day at San Jose City College on April 12.
A behind-the-scenes look at Stanford Cardinal football
Many football fans don’t really know what goes into the product they see on the field weekly throughout the season. Get a glimpse into Stanford’s play-calling philosophy through the minds and words of the Stanford coaching staff.