Diane Andrews

Diane Andrews

Jenn Panko: Santa Clara’s First Female Fire Battalion ChiefJenn Panko: Santa Clara’s First Female Fire Battalion Chief

Jenn Panko: Santa Clara’s First Female Fire Battalion Chief

“Why isn’t she a chief?” Santa Clara Fire Department (SCFD) Chief Ruben Torres said to himself while talking with SCFD…

August 30, 2022
Creating Breathing Spaces for CaregiversCreating Breathing Spaces for Caregivers

Creating Breathing Spaces for Caregivers

Cyndi Mariner knows first-hand what it is to care for dependent loved ones 24/7 with no experience, few resources, and…

August 2, 2022
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Mike Aasen’s Big DecisionMike Aasen’s Big Decision

Mike Aasen’s Big Decision

Just to be sure he'd be happy in retirement, Mike Aasen flew to Hawaii with his wife for a couple…

July 25, 2022
Gabrielle Antolovich: Activist for Minority RightsGabrielle Antolovich: Activist for Minority Rights

Gabrielle Antolovich: Activist for Minority Rights

“The LGBTQ+ community is the only minority that encompasses all minorities," said activist Gabrielle Antolovich, Board President of the Billy…

July 7, 2022
Sunnyvale’s Bill Reed on Growing Up Happy in the Valley of Heart’s DelightSunnyvale’s Bill Reed on Growing Up Happy in the Valley of Heart’s Delight

Sunnyvale’s Bill Reed on Growing Up Happy in the Valley of Heart’s Delight

It was Father's Day and 96-year-old—on June 29—William (Bill) Reed and his son Patrick Reed reminisced as they walked around…

June 24, 2022
The Last Hurrah for the American FlagThe Last Hurrah for the American Flag

The Last Hurrah for the American Flag

Each year around Flag Day on June 14, American Legion Post 419 in Santa Clara gathers a year's accumulation of…

June 9, 2022
Pride Flag Raising Stirs HopePride Flag Raising Stirs Hope

Pride Flag Raising Stirs Hope

Gabrielle Antolovich, Ken Yeager and Anthony Becker, on behalf of the LGBTQIA+ community, pulled together as one to raise high…

June 7, 2022
Soroptimist Classy Bag Affaire ReboundsSoroptimist Classy Bag Affaire Rebounds

Soroptimist Classy Bag Affaire Rebounds

The Classy Bag Affaire on May 21 was a high-end bag heaven for the philanthropic-minded women and friends of Soroptimist…

May 31, 2022
The Great Escape: Local Theater ReturnsThe Great Escape: Local Theater Returns

The Great Escape: Local Theater Returns

A Silicon Valley performing arts tour may be just the ticket to escape the woes of the world. Three local…

May 17, 2022
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Local Soroptimist Aids Ukrainian Refugees

Local Soroptimist Aids Ukrainian Refugees

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

April 28, 2022