College glance Nov 19, 2009
Women's soccer: Santa Clara at Stanford, NCAA third round, 7 p.m.. Note: Seats will be hard to obtain. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
SEC accuses Tvia exec of misrepresenting sales Nov 19, 2009
(11-18) 15:05 PST -- A former executive of Tvia Inc. of Santa Clara inflated the company's revenue by $5 million by making side deals with customers and hiding them from company officials and auditors, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Get Quote. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
SDSU to Play Host to Santa Clara in First Game of West Coast Classic Nov 19, 2009
San Diego State Returns to Viejas Arena to Play Host to Santa Clara in First Game of West Coast Classic - SAN DIEGO STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... San Diego State Returns to Viejas Arena to Play Host to Santa Clara in First Game of West Coast Classic ... SDSU and Santa Clara to meet in game 1 of the West Coast Classic. (Goaztecs.com)
Seventh-Ranked Bruins Head to Oregon for Final Pac-10 Road Trip Nov 18, 2009
500 against Santa Clara on Aug. 28. McGraw also had a career high seven block assists and eight total blocks against Oregon (Oct. (Uclabruins.com)
Get more: Health Nov 18, 2009
Santa Clara County officials have received 147,000 doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine. Tags. (KGO, CA)
49ers: Penalties are selfish, says Singletary — cut them out Nov 18, 2009
SANTA CLARA Mike Singletary talked to tight end Vernon Davis about his two false start penalties in Thursday's win against Chicago. Singletary also met with cornerback Tarell Brown about an unnecessary roughness flag. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Regional Roundup Nov 18, 2009
Jeff Micko, a representative from the Santa Clara Valley Water District, will talk about his region's groundwater recharge program. Brandon Nakagawa will speak on behalf of the Eastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Banking Authority and the Mokelumne River Forum. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Pack dancers clinch titles Nov 18, 2009
Viernes, 16, a longtime Shely Pack Dancers student and senior at Half Moon Bay High School, won the title Saturday at the Northern California chapter of the Dance Masters of America competition held in Santa Clara. She clinched it with a lyrical ballet routine to the heart-tugging I Dreamed a Dream, choreographed by studio owner and teacher Shely Pack-Manning. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Cuts in cash for census may cost state billions Nov 17, 2009
San Francisco and Santa Clara counties ponied up money in their budgets to fund local efforts. For the first time, San Francisco created a "complete count committee," which includes community, business, labor and nonprofit leaders to help with outreach. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Santa Clara Baseball Signs Three Players During... Nov 17, 2009
Santa Clara Baseball Signs Three Players During NLI Period - SANTA CLARA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... Santa Clara Baseball Signs Three Players During NLI Period ... - The Santa Clara University athletics department, along with men's baseball Head Coach , announced the signing of three athletes to National Letters of Intent. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Santa Clara Teams With NCGA, Area Youth Nov 17, 2009
The First Tee program learns from Santa Clara's best ... - The Santa Clara University men's golf team participated in the Northern California Golf Association's (NCGA) youth clinic, mentoring young players at La Rinconada Country Club ... The event was organized by the NCGA Foundation and it featured youth golfers from the First Tee program of San Jose, with additional support provided by Santa Clara alumnus La Rinconada's head golf professional Andy Kimball. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Proposed stadium for 49ers approaching key stages Nov 17, 2009
-- A proposal to build a new stadium in Santa Clara for the 49ers football team is approaching two crucial stages this week. After the environmental report was released Friday on the proposed 68,500 seat stadium, members of Santa Clara's planning commission were set to review the report's assessment of traffic and other issues. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Modesto gymnastics coach pleads not gulty on molestation charges Nov 17, 2009
A Modesto gymnastics coach pleaded not guilty in Santa Clara County Superior Court last week to charges he molested a 17-year-old gymnast during a meet in San Jose this past summer. Sean Gilham, 53, entered his plea Friday to one felony count of false imprisonment and a misdemeanor charge of annoying or molesting a child. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Public Meetings Nov 17, 2009
Presentation on Santa Clara Valley Water District's groundwater recharge program. Presentation on Eastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Banking Authority. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
SJSU offers new programs in global leadership studies Nov 17, 2009
Speaker Series debuts Nov. 17San Jose City Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Santa Clara St. Speaker Christopher S. DiGiorgio, California managing director of Reservations recommended. David Goll can be reached at 408. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
LMU Claims Top Seed in Upcoming WWPA Championships Nov 17, 2009
Following LMU will be No. 2 Air Force Academy, No. 3 UC San Diego, No. 4 Santa Clara, No. 5 UC Davis, No. 6 Redlands, No. 7 Whittier and No. 8 Chapman ... Game No. 3 at 1:30 p.m., features No. 1 LMU taking on host Chapman, who finished 12-14 overall and 5-6 against the WWPA. The final game is No. 4 Santa Clara taking on No. 5 UC Davis at 3:15 p.m. Santa Clara is 20-11 overall and 10-4 in the WWPA, while UCD is 13-15 overall and 8-7 in league play ... 2009 WWPA CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE Friday,... (Lmulions.com)
Lions Conclude WCC Play at San Francisco, Santa Clara Nov 17, 2009
LMU hits the road and heads to Northern California for matches against San Francisco and Santa Clara to conclude WCC play ... The Lions will square-off against San Francisco (12-13, 6-6) on Thursday night before meeting Santa Clara (15-12, 5-7) on Saturday afternoon. (Lmulions.com)
Doctor In Jackson Case Avoids Jail In Support Case Nov 17, 2009
The woman, Nenita Malibiran of Santa Clara County, Calif. did not attend the hearing and did not immediately respond to a telephone message seeking comment. (Click2Houston, TX)
Women's Water Polo Nov 17, 2009
Michigan Invitational. vs. Cal State Northridge. (Thesundevils.com)
California & The West Nov 17, 2009
Marc Trasolini scored 23 points as Santa Clara defeated Menlo 79-55 on Monday night. By The Associated Press. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cal Travels to Stanford for 112th Big Game Saturday Nov 17, 2009
Defensive backs coach spent two seasons (2003-04) on the staff of the San Francisco 49ers, while football athletic trainer and assistant football athletic trainer both spent time on the 49ers training staff (the 49ers headquarters are in Santa Clara, which is just less than 15 miles south of Stanford). Recruiting coordinator/linebackers coach spent six seasons on the coaching staff at San Jose State, which is just over 15 miles southeast of Stanford. (Calbears.com)
UC Davis Seeded Fifth At WWPA Tourney Nov 17, 2009
Aggies will rematch with Saturday's foe, Santa Clara. (Mark Honbo, Athletics Media Relations)"> Junior Matt Richardson leads the Aggies in assists (25) and steals (28).(Mark Honbo, Athletics Media Relations) Nov. 16, 2009 LOS ANGELES, Calif. - UC Davis, ranked 16th nationally and owner of an 8-7 record in conference games, earned the No. 5 seed at the Western Water Polo Association men's championship tournament, to be held at Chapman University on Nov. 20-22. The Aggies will open with... (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Basketball opens 2009-10 home schedule with Men... Nov 16, 2009
Basketball opens 2009-10 home schedule with Menlo Monday - SANTA CLARA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... Santa Clara (1-0) opens the regular season home slate vs. Menlo College, playing its season opener, on Mon ... Santa Clara will then travel to San Diego State on Thurs. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
SDSU and Saint Mary's to Play in ESPN College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon Late Monday Night Nov 16, 2009
After Saint Mary's, the Aztecs will return home to prepare for a Thursday clash with a second consecutive member of the West Coast Conference, Santa Clara. Game Tidbits * San Diego State in search of its first 2-0 start since the 2007-08 season. (Goaztecs.com)
No. 13 Broncos Fall To Second-Ranked Cal, 15-4 Nov 16, 2009
- The No. 13 Santa Clara men's water polo team wrapped up its regular-season schedule this afternoon, falling 15-4 to second-ranked California at the Sullivan Aquatic Center ... Santa Clara opened with the game's first goal at 5:30 in the first period ... The Bears increased the lead to 11 before Santa Clara was able to get another goal, but Hobbs scored his second straight from the two-spot with 47 seconds to go in the quarter. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Clean energy seals deal for company move to Santa Clara Nov 16, 2009
Clean energy seals deal for company move from San Jose to Santa Clara facility - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... Clean energy seals deal for company move from San Jose to Santa Clara facility ... Vicki Thompson DJM Capital Partners will install 144 solar panels before Harris Stratex Networks moves its 300 employees from two San Jose locations to the Great America Place campus in Santa Clara. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Cal Set to Play No.1-Seed Florida State in Second Round of NCAA Tournament Nov 15, 2009
The Bears defeated Santa Clara, 2-0, in the first round ... Cal NCAA Tournament Results (13-16-1 overall) Year FinalResult Round Site Opponent Result 1983 5th place (tie) First Berkeley Cincinnati W, 5-0 Quarterfinal Chapel Hill, NC North Carolina L, 5-2 1984 4th place First Berkeley UC Santa Barbara W, 2-0 Quarterfinal Berkeley Colorado College W, 1-0 (OT) Semifinal Chapel Hill, NC North Carolina L, 2-1 (OT) Consolation Chapel Hill, NC Massachusetts L,4-1 1986 5th place (tie) First Berkeley Cal... (Pac-10.org)
FIRST EVER!!! Wilson qualifies for NCAA Cross C... Nov 15, 2009
- SANTA CLARA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... 06 - the best finish ever for a Santa Clara men's runner. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Broncos Avenge Earlier Loss, Beat UC Davis 10-4 Nov 15, 2009
- The No. 13 Santa Clara men's water polo team, in their final regular season game against a conference opponent before the WWPA Tournament, avenged an 8-7 loss to UC Davis earlier this season by beating the No. 16 Aggies today, 10-4, in Davis ... That was all the scoring that the Aggies would get though, as Santa Clara made a nice stop on UC Davis' set play in the waning seconds of the third, and the Broncos scored three unanswered goals in the fourth ... With the win, Santa Clara improves to... (Santaclarabroncos.com)
UCLA Baseball Signs Eight Standouts to National Letters of Intent Nov 14, 2009
Competed for the South Team at the 2009 North-South Series at Santa Clara University. Older brother, Chris Valaika, plays in the Cincinnati Reds' minor league organization (AAA - Louisville). (Uclabruins.com)
2 arrested in stabbing of 15-year-old San Jose boy Nov 14, 2009
The four suspects are being held in Santa Clara County Jail on two counts each of attempted murder ... Police say the 15 and 16-year-old boys were taken into custody Friday and booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of homicide in the killing of Michael Russell. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Santa Clara Women's Basketball Signs Two Incoming Recruits Nov 14, 2009
- Santa Clara University's women's basketball Head Coach has received commitments from two local guards who will attend the University and be part of the Broncos' team in 2010-11 ... "Both will make immediate contributions on the court and possess qualities that will allow them to excel as student-athletes here at Santa Clara. They are great people who will embrace the mission of our school and represent Santa Clara in a very positive manner.". (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Lions Drop PCH Challenge Match to Pepperdine, 3-1 Nov 14, 2009
LMU returns to action next week when in travels to Northern California to complete WCC play with matches against San Francisco and Santa Clara. . (Lmulions.com)
USC Edged In PKs In NCAA First Round Nov 14, 2009
SANTA CLARA, CALIF. - The USC women's soccer team went into its third consecutive overtime game and took a trip into penalty kicks for the second straight season in NCAA play, but this time came up on the short end of the deciding penalty kick situation. After scoreless frames through regulation and overtime, USC and Oklahoma State's NCAA First Round clash was to be clinched in the penalty box, and the Cowgirls managed to edge out the Women of Troy by a 5-4 tally. (Usctrojans.com)
Travel: Cal's golden oldie Nov 13, 2009
" It's all gold For a gallery of images of Cal's Memorial Stadium, . Alvarez ended up going to Santa Clara on an academic scholarship before becoming a U.S. Navy pilot in 1960. His plane was shot down in 1964, and he became the first American POW in Vietnam, enduring more than eight years of captivity and torture. Though Kapp would probably be the first to tell you that his own life story pales in comparison to his war hero friend's, Kapp made good on his California dream, matriculating at... (ESPN -- College Football)
Texas Tech Opens Season with Sam Houston State Saturday Nov 13, 2009
The six other players signed with Gonzaga (Meghan Winters), Montana State (Kelsey Roben), Pepperdine (Keyah Shealy), Santa Clara (Ruta Zurauskyte), UCLA (Mariah Williams) and Utah (Diana Rolniak). International Flair Freshman is just the second international player to don a Lady Raider uniform. (Texastech.com)
Four Women of Troy Earn All-Pac-10 Accolades Nov 13, 2009
USC's four All-Pac-10 honorees take the field tomorrow with their Trojan teammates against Oklahoma State once again in an NCAA First Round clash in Santa Clara, Calif. at 5:30 p.m. on Friday (Nov. (Usctrojans.com)
Sports Calendar Nov 13, 2009
Santa Clara at Cal State Bakersfield (1220). 7p. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Improvements eyed for Oregon Expressway Nov 13, 2009
5 million Oregon Expressway Improvement Project, which is being implemented by Santa Clara County and which was unanimously endorsed by the Palo Alto City Council Monday night, will modify nine intersections along the busy artery that connects U.S. Highway 101 and Interstate 280 ... " Liz Kniss, president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, said the revisions meet three important goals: improving safety, synchronizing traffic lights for faster travel time and protecting the "flora... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Aztecs Start Quest for Fifth Straight Postseason Appearance on Saturday vs. UCSD Nov 13, 2009
The Aztecs will then return home to get ready for a Thursday clash with a second consecutive member of the West Coast Conference, Santa Clara. Game Tidbits * San Diego State has won four consecutive season-opening games and will go for its fifth on Saturday. (Goaztecs.com)
Craigslist ad leads Palo Alto police to bike thief Nov 13, 2009
Jones was arrested on charges of petty theft with a prior offense, possession of stolen property and grand theft and was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail in San Jose without bail due to a probation violation. Ryan credited good police cooperation among three Palo Alto officers -- one in plainclothes posing as the buyer and two uniformed officers in a squad car -- for the arrest. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
More Intel settlements ahead? Nov 13, 2009
"This is just a down payment," said Catherine Sandoval, a professor of antitrust law at Santa Clara University Law School ... Asked if he expected Intel to be looking to more settlements - the Santa Clara company faces federal and state actions, a $1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Teens get rare inside view of Google, Facebook Nov 12, 2009
Keystoners can also opt to tour several colleges Saturday, including Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley and Santa Clara University, where hey will learn about admissions requirements and social aspects of college life. Other teens will volunteer at My New Red Shoes, an organization that focuses on homeless youth. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Women's Soccer Prepares For NCAA First Round Ve... Nov 12, 2009
Women's Soccer Prepares For NCAA First Round Versus Michigan State - SANTA CLARA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... - The No. 11 Santa Clara women's soccer team is preparing for the program's 20th NCAA Tournament appearance and will take on Michigan State this Friday at 3 p.m. at Buck Shaw Stadium in the first round ... The Women of Troy and the Cowgirls will meet at 5:30 p.m. Friday following the Santa Clara match. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Games to be streamed live online Nov 12, 2009
Lewis also spent 12 years working as the voice of Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball. He has also done play-by-play and halftime feature work for FSN television broadcasts as well as calling the action for the 2005 West Coast Conference Tournament semifinals and finals on Sirius Satellite Radio. (Calbears.com)
CSU to ask state for $884 million more Nov 12, 2009
Applicants from just six counties - San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Santa Clara, Contra Costa and Marin - will be admitted under the regular criteria: a grade-point average of at least a 3. 0, or failing that, a combination of SAT (or ACT) scores and grades. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Santa Clara Travels to Play at Hawkeye Challenge Nov 12, 2009
SANTA CLARA (1-0) @ IOWA (0-0) Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 - 10 a.m. PT Carver-Hawkeye Arena (15,500) - Iowa City, IA. THE HAWKEYE CHALLENGE: Saturday, November 14 Santa Clara vs. Iowa - 10 a.m. PT Illinois State vs. UCLA - 2:30 p.m. PT Sunday, November 15 UCLA/Illinois State vs. Santa Clara - 9:30 a.m. PT UCLA/Illinois State vs. Iowa - 12 p.m. PT ... GAMES #2/3: Santa Clara travels to play at the University of Iowa's 24th annual KCRG-TV9 Hawkeye Challenge Saturday and Sunday, November 14-15. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Applied Materials to cut 1,300 to 1,500 jobs Nov 12, 2009
SANTA CLARA, California - Applied Materials is laying off 1,300 to 1,500 people over the next year and a half to cut costs as the company grapples with a downturn in business. The chip equipment maker said Wednesday the job cuts represent 10 to 12 percent of its global work force and are part of a restructuring plan to save $450 million a year. (MSNBC -- Business)
Hewlett-Packard's $2.7 Billion Buyout of 3Com Heats Up Rivalry With Cisco Nov 12, 2009
In 2003, 3Com left Silicon Valley, moving to Massachusetts from Santa Clara, California. The company owned the naming rights to the home stadium of the National Football Leagues San Francisco 49ers between 1996 and 2002. (Bloomberg -- US)
Landmark water bill signed Nov 11, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday signs a water conservation law at the Santa Clara Valley Water District headquarters in San Jose with local politicians as a backdrop ... Getty Images - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday signs a water conservation law at the Santa Clara Valley Water District headquarters in San Jose with local politicians as a backdrop. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
No. 17 Men's Soccer Hosts Cal For Senior Night On Saturday Nov 11, 2009
The Cardinal began on the road where they got a 2-0 win over Santa Clara at Buckshaw Stadium ... Simon also reached the 250 win barrier this season with a win at Santa Clara. (Gostanford.com)
Hedge Fund Manager Far Names Marvell Employee in Expanding Galleon Probe Nov 11, 2009
While the company is described in the transcript as Marvel Communications, the person identified by Far, Sam Miri, was affiliated with in Santa Clara, California. Marvell, which is registered in Hamilton, Bermuda, is the maker of the processor that runs Blackberry smart phones. (Bloomberg -- US)
Counties getting bigger doses of H1N1 vaccine Nov 11, 2009
Santa Clara and San Mateo counties are about to get larger doses of H1N1 vaccines because they have so far come up short in state allocations ... An internal e-mail stated that San Mateo County has only received 30 percent of its allotted vaccine doses and Santa Clara has received 33 percent, and would now be considered high priorities for the California Department of Public Health, which is in charge of distributing the vaccines, Thaw said ... But this weekend there will still be long lines of... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Victor Frost pleads 'not guilty' to disturbance Nov 11, 2009
He was arraigned before Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge William J. Monahan at the North County Courthouse in Palo Alto. He returns to court Jan. 12 for a pretrial hearing. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
The Chronicle's Top 25 Nov 11, 2009
The Chronicle Top 25 football rankings include schools within San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin and parts of Sonoma counties, along with members of the West Catholic, Marin County and Santa Clara Valley athletic leagues. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fall Season Underway for SCU Men's Crew Nov 11, 2009
HEAD OF THE AMERICAN (October 24, 2009) - After a long summer break, followed by roughly four weeks on the water, the Santa Clara men's crew team traveled to Lake Natoma, Sacramento, to compete at the Head of the American, an annual 5k head race hosted by the Sacramento State Aquatic Center on October 24 ... 00 5th 392 Santa Clara - Men A - 16:11 ... 00 14th 398 Santa Clara - Men B - 17:56. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
USC Has Rematches In Sight For NCAA Tournament Nov 11, 2009
USC heads to Santa Clara for NCAA First and Second Round action ... 13) at 5:30 p.m. at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif ... On the other side of the bracket for the weekend is host and No. 4 seed Santa Clara (13-6-1) and Michigan State (11-4-4). (Usctrojans.com)
Spherix Sought Investments, `Information Edge' From Technology Executives Nov 11, 2009
Far, 47, earned his bachelors degree in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California Berkeley and an MBA and a masters in electrical engineering from Santa Clara University, which is based in Silicon Valley, which runs from San Francisco in the north to San Jose in the south ... He also received a law degree from Santa Clara University. (Bloomberg)
Women of Troy Earn Fifth Straight NCAA Spot Nov 10, 2009
USC sets up for a shorter road trip this week, opening NCAA ation in Santa Clara, Calif ... 13) at 5:30 p.m. at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif ... On the other side of the bracket for the weekend is host and No. 4 seed Santa Clara (13-6-1) and Michigan State (11-4-4). (Usctrojans.com)
Oracle vows fight as EC objects to acquisition of Sun Nov 10, 2009
A sign is posted outside of the Sun Microsystems headquarters in Santa Clara, California ... The Santa Clara, California-based Sun noted that a statement of objections "does not prejudge the European Commission's final decision" and is subject to appeal, and Oracle said it planned to "vigorously oppose" the EC move. (Yahoo! Asia News)
This Week in Pac-10 Women's Basketball Nov 10, 2009
Santa Clara, 11:30 a.m./2 p.m. CT Hawkeye Challenge Tournament, Iowa City, Iowa South Dakota State at Arizona State, 2 p.m. MT UC Davis at Washington State, 2 p.m. PT Idaho State at California, 5 p.m. PT Fresno State at USC, 5:30 p.m. PT. Monday, November 16 Eastern Washington at Oregon, 7 p.m. PT. (Pac-10.org)
Niners must get better quickly Nov 10, 2009
SANTA CLARA -- Only a month ago, the San Francisco 49ers sat alone in first place atop the NFC West standings and were thinking playoffs. And why not. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Men's Tennis Has Strong Showing At Gael Invitational Nov 10, 2009
Schumacher earned a bye in the first round, before defeating Grant Fleming of Santa Clara 6-1, 5-7, 1-0 (10-8) in the quarterfinals. In the White Singles flight, San Francisco's advanced to the semifinals, before falling to Sherif Hamdy, the third seed, 6-4, 6-4. (Usfdons.com)
UNC Hosts High Point In NCAA First Round Friday Nov 10, 2009
Casey Nogueira and the Tar Heels will host High Point Friday at 5 p.m. in the NCAA Tournament first round. CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--Defending NCAA champion and 2009 ACC champion North Carolina has received one of the top four seeds in the 2009 NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship and will play host to Big South Conference champion High Point Friday at 5 p.m. at Fetzer Field in the NCAA Tournament first round. (Tarheelblue.com)
Whole Foods moves forward with leaner plans in San Jose Nov 10, 2009
He said he s helping the retailer find another future store site in Santa Clara County, though he declined to mention specific locations. Moon of Whole Foods said the Austin, Texas-based chain also plans to move forward with a second previously announced San Jose store at The Alameda and Stockton Avenue, near downtown. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
