New Santa Clara council members say ties to police won’t cause problems
This month’s elections resulted in a Santa Clara City Council with strong ties to law enforcement and limited diversity.
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Santa Clara University allowed to expand footprint, but must move historic house
Santa Clara University’s plans for a new art and art history building, along with additional parking, were approved by the City Council after the school agreed to relocate three historic structures.
A tradition turns 100 — century-old teddy bear stays atop Santa Clara’s tree (PHOTOS)
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Santa Clara Civic Center on Friday night to sing “Happy Birthday” to the city’s 100-year-old mascot, which took its usual place atop the holiday tree.
Life has changed for Bay Area Muslims since 9/11
Today, as U.S. residents from coast to coast reflect on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Bay Area Muslim residents explain how their lives have also changed in the last decade.
Fourth of July fireworks shows of all kinds in the South Bay
There are lots of choices this Independence Day to check out some cool fireworks. See which shows are closest to you.
Peninsula police use smart phones, tablets when responding to calls in the field
Peninsula police departments are using smart phones and netbooks to help them quickly respond to calls. Apps help them map and search areas, download photos and videos of suspects, and write reports from the field.
Santa Clara entertainment information firm to benefit from FCC proposal
A proposed FCC regulation would give third-party consumer electronics manufacturers access to television channels and exclusive, on-demand content without needing approval from cable and satellite providers.
Bay Area photographer promotes conservation with marine life portraits
Susan Middleton, wildlife photographer, snaps portraits of rare sea life to promote conservation efforts. When a bird died from consuming plastic shreds, she photographed the plastic to make an artistic point.
Santa Clara County DA and narcotics squad disagree on med marijuana laws
Santa Clara’s narcotics squad plans to continue investigating medicinal marijuana dispensaries, putting it at odds with the district attorney’s office.