Cynthia Cheng

Cynthia Cheng

Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association Seeks New MembersSanta Clara Valley Square Dancers Association Seeks New Members

Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association Seeks New Members

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

September 28, 2011
Studying Ecology in A Tropical ClassroomStudying Ecology in A Tropical Classroom

Studying Ecology in A Tropical Classroom

"Being in the rainforest has the effect of changing someone forever," says Jean Replicon, a biology instructor at Mission College.…

September 14, 2011
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Bon Appétit at the School Cafeterias of SCUSDBon Appétit at the School Cafeterias of SCUSD

Bon Appétit at the School Cafeterias of SCUSD

This food establishment serves over 8,000 lunches and 3,000 breakfasts daily. Items on the menu for this month include a…

September 7, 2011
A Santa Clara Pillar: Merry Mart UniformsA Santa Clara Pillar: Merry Mart Uniforms

A Santa Clara Pillar: Merry Mart Uniforms

When Leon Poe opened Merry Mart in 1946, it was a children's department store. The Valley Fair Shopping Mall wasn't…

August 24, 2011
David Brum is SCUSD’s Classified Employee of the YearDavid Brum is SCUSD’s Classified Employee of the Year

David Brum is SCUSD’s Classified Employee of the Year

David Brum thought it would be another typical day in May at his job as a senior computer technician for…

August 24, 2011
Santa Clara Student Paints Mural at her Former Middle SchoolSanta Clara Student Paints Mural at her Former Middle School

Santa Clara Student Paints Mural at her Former Middle School

Sumaiya Elahi was born in Bangladesh. When she was in the sixth grade, she and her family moved to the…

August 24, 2011
Getting to Know Bobbie Plough: Santa Clara Unified School District’s New SuperintendentGetting to Know Bobbie Plough: Santa Clara Unified School District’s New Superintendent

Getting to Know Bobbie Plough: Santa Clara Unified School District’s New Superintendent

Bobbie Plough credits her parents for teaching her about the value of education. "My parents revered education and talked about…

August 17, 2011
Fun and Frolic at the Santa Clara County Youth FairFun and Frolic at the Santa Clara County Youth Fair

Fun and Frolic at the Santa Clara County Youth Fair

Vida Anderson has been coming to the Santa Clara County Youth Fair since she was in junior high school over…

August 10, 2011
Pam Fox is SCUSD’s Administrator of the YearPam Fox is SCUSD’s Administrator of the Year

Pam Fox is SCUSD’s Administrator of the Year

Pam Fox has some words of support for those who wish to pursue a career in education: "If you have…

August 10, 2011
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Santa Clara History: The James Lick Mansion

Santa Clara History: The James Lick Mansion

A drive through Santa Clara's Rivermark neighborhood will yield the charming sights of new houses and apartment complexes. Many local…

August 10, 2011