community

Norma De la Vega Universidad de California Melina Granados de 6 años de edad, aprendió, durante un curso de verano que hablar en público puede ser intimidante pero también muy emocionante.  “Hola mi nombre es Melina Granados y soy la vicepresidente de 4-H y en este club he aprendido...

Sacramento An urgency bill by State Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) to modif y the terms of a land sale between the state Department of General Services and the Santa Clara Housing Authority, was approved with strong bipartisan support in the Senate today. Senate Bill 680 will allow an innovative...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Consumer advocates are speaking out after ITT Technical Institute closed all 130 of its for-profit schools on Tuesday September 6, 2016. This includes 15 locations in California, leaving 35,000 students in limbo. The move came after the U.S. Department of Education banned ITT from accepting new...

Santa Clara County This is your chance to play your own piano concerto in a backdrop of nature. For the third consecutive year Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation is placing five pianos in the most picturesque spots in five County Parks and they’re there for your enjoyment beginning...

Office of Dave Cortese A new health center focused on the needs of African Americans received $350,000 from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, to cover construction and other initial costs of launching the project. The Board voted unanimously to support the Roots...

Support from more than 100 endorsers, spanning elected officials, organizations, unions, businesses, and faith leader Santa Clara County On Monday August 15th, the Affordable Housing campaign announced the official launch of the YES on A for Affordable Housing Campaign. After the official ballot measure designation by the Santa Clara...

Through food and connecting to local businesses, new site offers many amenities Yvette Licea Special to El Observador Along highway 101, there has been a sign announcing the arrival of Santa Clara’s first Whole Foods Market. Now, the 50,000 square foot store is ready to serve healthy and organic...

Suzanne Potter California News Service OAKLAND, Calif. –  On August 2nd 16,000 communities across the country took part in the 33rd annual National Night Out https://natw.org, a program designed to foster relationships and understanding between police and the communities they serve. Organizers say the mission is particularly relevant in...