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Discontent amongst the Laurelwood Elementary School community has been brewing since they heard the Superintendent was snubbing their choice for a new Principal. Though not explicitly on the agenda,...

Opinion

Mission City Voices: The Best Job Ever

Larry FloraApril 29, 2022

It was 1973. I couldn’t remember what led me to the Westgate Convalescent Home but I’m glad we found each other. The...

Community

Local Soroptimist Aids Ukrainian Refugees

Diane AndrewsApril 28, 2022April 28, 2022

It’s a story of international sisterhood. Of privileged women helping women in need. Silicon Valley Soroptimist, Jodie Fillhardt, made the questionable decision...

Milestones

Milestones – Stupid Lives and Breeds! – Opinion

Miles H Barber, PublisherApril 27, 2022

Stupid is simply the absence of common sense. Most readers of this column have encountered both. Santa Clara has witnessed six years...

Sports

Bruins Softball Improving on the Diamond

Andrew BenschApril 27, 2022

The Santa Clara Bruins varsity softball squad is going through a tough season this year. A record of 1-7 in league and...

Community

A Step Ahead Helps Students Make Strides in STEM

Cynthia ChengApril 27, 2022

Young people who want to enrich their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) skills, but are unable to participate in costly programs,...

Community

SCPD Program Serves Special Needs Community

Diane AndrewsApril 26, 2022

Forewarned is forearmed. Picture this scenario: Police officers called to a high-stress situation, don’t get compliance to their verbal commands. The situation...

Schools

Laurelwood Elementary Principal Search Rebooted

Erika TowneApril 22, 2022

After public outcry and an accusation by the district superintendent of compromised “integrity”, the search for a new principal of Laurelwood Elementary...