Toreros Prep for NCAA Tournament Dec 2, 2008
San Diego has now won four of the last five conference championship, as they shared the crown last season with Santa Clara in 2007, won it outright in 2004 and 2006 and finished second in 2005 ... TOREROS PICKED TO THREE-PEAT: San Diego has been selected as the preseason favorite to take home the 2008 West Coast Conference regular season title, narrowly edging out Pepperdine University and Santa Clara University, as voted on by the head coaches in the conference ... The Toreros, who shared the... (Usdtoreros.com)
TEAC Forms Strategic Alliance With SST Group, Inc. to Distribute Its Next Generation Medical Disc Publishing Systems Into Medical Market Dec 1, 2008
Text hiding to spacing. Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- TEAC, a premier manufacturer of Disc Publishing Products, announces its alliance with SST Group, Inc., to distribute its next generation medical disc publishing systems into the medical market. (PR Newswire)
5 area teams make volleyball NCAAs Dec 1, 2008
USF, St. Mary's and Santa Clara also made the tournament ... Also Friday, USF (22-7) will play Duke in Los Angeles and Santa Clara (17-9) will play Kansas State in Seattle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Men: St. Mary's, Santa Clara win Dec 1, 2008
St. Mary's, Santa Clara men win ... Mary's, Santa Clara men win:/c/a/2008/11/30/SP6E14ERJ7 ... Mary's, Santa Clara men win:/c/a/2008/11/30/SP6E14ERJ7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Rainbow Wahine face Belmont in NCAA first round in Los Angeles Dec 1, 2008
Santa Clara (17-9) vs. Kansas St. (24-7). December 5-6 at Clemson, South Carolina. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Viral load: Contagion of humor sells lab stuff Dec 1, 2008
There s a much younger graduate pool with biochem degrees who are PC-savvy and who want information thrown at them fast and entertaining and at their level, said Carol Harp, who manages marketing communications for in Santa Clara and has used CompareNetworks for several straightforward as well as funny videos. The Internet has opened up these doors for us, and we ve gotten to go along for the ride. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Volleyball Draws Purdue in NCAA First Round Dec 1, 2008
5 Washington (24-4) vs. Portland St. (20-8) Santa Clara (17-9) vs. Kansas St. (24-7). December 5-6 at Clemson, South Carolina Tennessee (22-9) vs. Clemson* (22-9) Furman (21-13) vs. No. 12 Utah (24-5). (Uoflsports.com)
Terms of Service Dec 1, 2008
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John Bryant's Dec 1, 2008
Santa Clara University Official Athletic Site. . (Santaclarabroncos.com)
BETTER LIFE: News on surgical breakthroughs and risks Dec 1, 2008
Seattle and San Francisco and Santa Clara, Calif. will soon follow suit. (USA Today -- Money)
Downtown San Jose may be home to health-care center Dec 1, 2008
Almost five years after the San Jose Medical Center left downtown, city officials and a health care provider have zeroed in on a site at 14th and Santa Clara streets that they hope will fill the hole in community medical care ... First, it is up to Santa Clara County, which holds the purse strings, to decide whether the 44-year-old building should receive some of the $50 million promised to San Jose for a downtown health center as a result of the passage of Measure A on Nov. 4 ... Money to fund... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Palo Alto may delay costly bike-sharing program Nov 30, 2008
Instead of establishing an in-city bike program, the report recommends making Palo Alto a possible pilot city in a regional program led by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). The council will discuss the report at its meeting Monday night. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Partial Recount Sought On BART Tax Vote Nov 30, 2008
Opponents of Santa Clara County's Measure B, the sales tax measure on the Nov. 4 ballot to help fund a BART extension into the South Bay, have filed a lawsuit demanding a partial recount ... 78 percent in favor, according to the latest vote count released by Santa Clara County elections officials ... 375 cents on the dollar, to help fund the proposed 16-mile BART extension from Fremont to Milpitas, San Jose and Santa Clara. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Going all-in: Remaking the turkey day game tradition Nov 30, 2008
The 12-school San Francisco City Section plays its title game on Thanksgiving Day at old Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park, which has been downsized to accommodate high school-sized crowds from the days it hosted the 49ers, as well as St. Mary's, Santa Clara and the University of San Francisco when they fielded teams that were a presence on the national scene, long before it was possible for everyone to make a bowl. Just 50 or so miles to the south, in the Central Coast Section, San Jose and... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
USF Men's Basketball Travels to Southern California to ... Nov 30, 2008
Taylor posted his first career double-double with a career-high 11 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks against Santa Clara (1/28/08). DONS NOTCH PROGRAM VICTORY NUMBER 1,195: San Francisco collected the 1,195th victory in program history in a 65-63 triumph against Colorado State (11/29/08). (Usfdons.com)
Palo Alto Airport: asset or money pit? Nov 29, 2008
Those were the two conclusions of, respectively, the Santa Clara County and the Palo Alto Airport Working Group, a coalition of city officials, environmentalist group leaders, pilots and other local stakeholders. Now, city officials are considering spending $105,000 on a new analysis that may settle the debate and, in doing so, determine the airport's future. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Local homeless programs are in jeopardy Nov 29, 2008
The Santa Clara County-based agency has provided shelter and services to 20,000 people so far in 2008, which is 4,000 more than last year. The Palo Alto and Menlo Park programs serve about 3,000 people a year. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Two more arrested for Mountain View murders Nov 29, 2008
They were both booked into Los Angeles County jail and are expected to be extradited to Santa Clara County soon. Police said Faith Thomas is being charged with one count of conspiracy to commit murder and will be tried as an adult. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
The preschool puzzle Nov 29, 2008
A recent study by the San Mateo and Santa Clara county offices of education asked kindergarten teachers if the children coming in met their expectations for readiness. The result was that 74 percent of San Mateo County and 62 percent of Santa Clara County kindergartners walk through their classroom doors at least on par with teachers' expectations. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Bargain-Hunters Out In Force Nov 29, 2008
But consumers will probably subject purchases to more scrutiny than in the past, said marketing Professor Dale Achabal, executive director of Santa Clara University's Retail Management Institute. "I think we'll see more decisions based on need rather than desire and a greater focus on price," Achabal said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Helping Victims Of Foreclosure Nov 29, 2008
Season of Sharing bails out S.F. single mom, 3 kids. Article:Season of Sharing bails out S.F. single mom, 3 kids:/c/a/2008/11/26/MN7P14C4DH.DTL Article:Season of Sharing bails out S.F. single mom, 3 kids:/c/a/2008/11/26/MN7P14C4DH.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
San Jose St., Santa Clara, St. Mary's all win Nov 29, 2008
San Jose St., Santa Clara, St. Mary's women all win. Article:San Jose St., Santa Clara, St. Mary's women all win:/c/a/2008/11/28/SP4P14E6NU.DTL Article:San Jose St., Santa Clara, St. Mary's women all win:/c/a/2008/11/28/SP4P14E6NU.DTL ... San Jose St., Santa Clara, St. Mary's women all win. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Up next: NAU Nov 29, 2008
Arizona men's basketball schedule - 2008-09. Arizona men's basketball schedule - 2008-09. (AZCentral -- Sports)
USF Men's Basketball Closes Out Homestand Saturday Against Colorado State Nov 29, 2008
Taylor posted his first career double-double with a career-high 11 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks against Santa Clara (1/28/08). READY FOR AN ENCORE: Junior guard made some big contributions for USF last season and figures prominently in the back court mix once again in 2008-09. (Usfdons.com)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Nov 29, 2008
He said officials did not know how long it would take to reopen the highway, which cuts through the citrus-rich Santa Clara Valley. Flooding and mudslides also damaged or threatened homes in Camarillo and the Casitas Springs area north of Ventura. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Toreros host SD Christian Saturday at 2 pm Nov 29, 2008
WCC STANDINGS (thru Nov. 27th): #9 Gonzaga (3-0), San Francisco (4-1), Portland (3-1), Saint Mary's (3-1), San Diego (2-3), Pepperdine (1-4), Santa Clara (1-4), LMU (0-5) ... Rounding out the coaches poll is No. 4 Santa Clara (30 points), No. 5 USF (23 points), No. 6 Portland (19 points), No. 7 LMU (12 points) and No. 8 Pepperdine (11 pts). (Usdtoreros.com)
Should Taxpayers Bail Out GM's Retirees? Nov 29, 2008
The promise is now suspect, says Stephen Diamond, an associate professor of law at Santa Clara University in California who has studied the auto-industry VEBAs. Last summer, the UAW allowed GM to defer a $1. (Time.com)
Layoffs begin in Silicon Valley Nov 28, 2008
The unemployment rate in Santa Clara County, home to Silicon Valley, rose to 6 ... The unemployment rate in Santa Clara County, home to Silicon Valley, rose to 6 ... After the tech bubble burst, Santa Clara County alone lost more than 200,000 jobs, 20 percent of its job base. (Boston Globe)
UAA women take third straight Shootout Nov 28, 2008
Two years ago, UAA beat University of California Riverside by five points and last year edged Santa Clara by two. Tuesday's win was only UAA's fourth win against a team from a BCS conference (Wake Forest, 1990; Georgia Tech, 1994; Clemson, 2003; South Florida in 1983, long before the Bulls joined the Big East). (Anchorage Daily News)
They've wormed their way into his heart Nov 27, 2008
In just 17 months, after he took a free class on composting with the wiggly critters, Gach has become the go-to guy for all kinds of worms in his part of California: Santa Clara, San Mateo and Alameda counties ... He signed up for one of the classes on composting with worms offered free every year by Santa Clara County Department of Agriculture and Environmental Management, Integrated Waste Management Division ... He's an expert at teaching people how not to kill their worms, said Zachary... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Study: Premature-birth drug has no benefit Nov 27, 2008
A drug commonly used to prevent premature births has no benefit in prolonging pregnancies, according to a study by the Stanford University School of Medicine, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Nifedipine, a muscle relaxant used to maintain pregnancy after an initial bout of preterm labor, is no more effective than a placebo, according to the study. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
A turkey's eye view of Thanksgiving Nov 27, 2008
Suddenly the black cougars hiding out in the baylands, previously content to feast on the duckpond population, now is emboldened to cruise from San Mateo into Santa Clara property. We need to cast out our elected officials which have let this come to pass. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
'Second chance' warrant program to begin Nov 27, 2008
Santa Clara County law enforcement agencies will offer the gift of freedom this holiday season to people with outstanding misdemeanor criminal and traffic warrants, according to the sheriff's office. The "Operation Second Chance 2008" program will allow all law enforcement agencies in the county to hand out citations with a new court date for those with outstanding warrants instead of booking the people into jail. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Retail experts get real about downturn, future prospects Nov 27, 2008
Some tenants are moving to cheaper spaces, prompting some retail centers to delay development by one or two years, said Jim Randolph, senior vice president of in Santa Clara. Retailers and restaurants also want to make sure construction on a center is starting and anchors have signed before they commit, Randolph and Gibson said. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
More of this story... Nov 27, 2008
In June, Silicon Valley Power, the municipal utility for the City of Santa Clara, Calif. joined a growing roster of utilities that have deployed 3Ms Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced (ACCR) transmission lines for situations in which greater capacity is needed while minimizing environmental and economic impact. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
High-speed rail board meets in San Jose Nov 27, 2008
The nine-member board will meet beginning at 10 a.m. Dec. 3 in the chambers of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors at 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose. Rod Diridon, a former member of the county board of supervisors currently serving on High-Speed Rail Authority board, said members of the public and business community are encouraged to attend and speak at the meeting. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Arizona just gets by Santa Clara Nov 26, 2008
Chase Budinger scored 22 points as Arizona defeated Santa Clara 69-66 on Tuesday night at the NIT Season Tip-Off in Athens, Ga ... Hill's dunk was the result of one of two turnovers by Santa Clara (1-4) in the game's final minutes ... Santa Clara, which lost to Georgia 54-58 in another close one in the event's opener Monday, was led by 24 points from Bryant and 21 by Kevin Foster. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Campus crib sheet Nov 26, 2008
It's expected to make the field, and St. Mary's and Santa Clara have good chances, too ... Santa Clara finished fourth in the Western Water Polo Association tournament over the weekend, ending its season at 16-14, 10-7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Laptop sales, merger help HP beat estimates Nov 26, 2008
Santa Clara chipmaker Intel Corp. recently slashed $1 billion from its guidance for the October-December quarter because of falling demand for its chips. HP did see significant weakness in other key areas, however. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Broncos to play Arizona Tonight in Athens Nov 26, 2008
Santa Clara University Official Athletic Site ... Playing in the Dick Sporting Good NIT Season Tip-Off Consolation Bracket, the Santa Clara basketball team, 1-3, will play the University of Arizona, 2-1, in Athens, Ga ... Santa Clara fell on Monday night to Georgia 54-48. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Men's basketball roundup: Georgia shuts down Santa Clara Nov 26, 2008
Albert Jackson scored 12 points and helped contain Santa Clara center John Bryant, leading Georgia past the Broncos 54-48 on Monday night in the NIT Season Tip-Off in Athens, Ga ... Georgia (4-1) won with defense, finishing with 11 steals and nine blocked shots while holding Santa Clara to 37 ... Santa Clara (1-3) committed 25 turnovers, leading to 22 points for Georgia. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Home prices down by record amount in September Nov 26, 2008
The Los Angeles trade group defines the region as San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Solano, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Association President James Liptak said in a statement that most October sales probably opened escrow before the credit freeze set in, so the full impact won't become clear until November and December. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Big Bone game Nov 26, 2008
" The kids at San Jose Academy might not remember this season's game too fondly. The Bulldogs are 0-9 and have scored a total of 18 points the past three games. And they're doing so in the West Valley League, the lowest division in the 24-team Blossom Valley Athletic League. Meanwhile, Lincoln is 5-4 in the Mount Hamilton League, the top division in the BVAL. The Lions were offered a playoff spot in the California Interscholastic Federation Central Coast Section, but they declined it to play the... (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Report shows California homes selling faster Nov 26, 2008
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Fatigue-fighting tips for the sleep deprived Nov 25, 2008
Exercise increases blood pressure and heart rate and activates the whole sympathetic nervous system, says Thomas Plante, professor of psychology at Santa Clara University in California. For those with no major cardiovascular problems, this wakes you up and gives you a healthy boost in the morning. (MSNBC -- Health)
Cal women's ranking is their best ever Nov 25, 2008
No. Arizona 68, Santa Clara 51: The Broncos fell to 0-4 after losing in Flagstaff, Ariz. Redshirt freshman Kelli Parker scored 12 points and sophomore Lena Gipson added 11. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Local teams today Nov 25, 2008
Santa Clara (1-3 ) vs. Arizona (2-1), 2:45 p.m. (NIT Season Tip-Off consolation round at Athens, Ga. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Monday Local Scoreboard Nov 25, 2008
Georgia 54, Santa Clara 48 ... N. Arizona 68, Santa Clara 51. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Monday's College Basketball Scores Nov 25, 2008
Georgia 54, Santa Clara 48. Harding 66, Ala. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Terms of Service Nov 25, 2008
shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in the county of Santa Clara, California or the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ... agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within the county of Santa Clara, California or the Northern District of California, and agree to waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over the parties by such courts and to venue in such courts. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Monday's Major College Basketball Scores Nov 25, 2008
Georgia 54, Santa Clara 48. Kentucky 91, Longwood 57. (International Herald Tribune)
Bulldogs Face Oklahoma State In Thanksgiving Day Matchup Nov 25, 2008
Santa Clara University halted the streak with an 84-73 victory Feb. 12, 2007 ... Carroll Williams, Santa Clara University (165-137) and Dick Davey, SCU (122-88) hold the top two spots. (Gozags.com)
Women's Water Polo Adds Four for 2009-10 Nov 25, 2008
Morgan chose to attend LMU over both Santa Clara and Michigan. "Morgan is a player that should be able to develop within our system and make an impact in college water polo," said Loughran. (Lmulions.com)
USF Volleyball Inks A Pair Nov 25, 2008
Bergold chose USF over other schools including Santa Clara, Arizona State, Cal Poly, UC Irvine and Washington State. "Lauren is a versatile offensive player with good arm swing and solid blocking, who knows how to play within herself," commented Doron. (Usfdons.com)
2nd arrest for pointing laser at chopper Nov 25, 2008
On Nov. 17, the Santa Clara County sheriff's office arrested 39-year-old Michael Weeker of Campbell on suspicion of shining a green laser at police helicopters and several other aircraft over the past three years. Similar arrests have been made in Concord and Los Gatos, authorities said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
UCLA senior from Alamo among 32 Rhodes scholars Nov 25, 2008
Among the other recipients of the scholarship with local ties are Noelle Lopez of Tucson, a student at Santa Clara University, and Sarah Kleinman of Indianapolis, a student at Stanford University. This year, more than 1,500 students applied for the scholarship and then underwent a rigorous series of interviews examining academic achievement, character, leadership and such qualities as "physical vigor and a spirit of unselfishness," according to a statement on the Rhodes Trust's Web site. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Men's Hoops Continues Homestand With Air Force On Wednesday Nov 25, 2008
The Cardinal will play only three non-league road games this year, making stops at Yale, Colorado State and Santa Clara. In fact, the non-conference travel slate is even lighter than the 2006-07 campaign, when the Cardinal visited only Fresno State and Virginia, picking up victories at both sites. (Gostanford.com)
W Field Hockey Nov 24, 2008
UC DAVIS, The Official Athletic Site. UC Davis has named Vianney Campos the head coach of its re-established women's field hockey program, announced Director of Athletics Greg Warzecka. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Get Ready for the Car 2.0 Era Nov 24, 2008
In the Bay Area, the report suggests that Santa Clara, Alameda and San Mateo would be good first options for an EV network ... San Francisco residents might be a good candidates to buy electric vehicles, but could be more attracted to charging the cars at their workplaces, which are often in the Silicon Valley and Santa Clara regions. (Earth2Tech)
Pinn Brothers builder hit hard as mechanic's liens on the rise Nov 24, 2008
Liens have risen 30 percent from 2007 to 2008 in Santa Clara County ... Mechanic s liens the canary in the coal mine for the homebuilding industry are on the rise, and one of the hardest hit builders in Santa Clara County is ... Mechanic s liens have risen more than 30 percent from an average of 38 a month in 2007 to 50 a month in 2008 in Santa Clara County. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Builders try new incentives Nov 24, 2008
Then I look at what has sold overall in Santa Clara County, and I see how few sales there are across all those communities, and I think, really, what can I expect. For the week ending Nov. 9, Parker said five new homes sold in Santa Clara County, and two of them were built by Regis. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Eli Ayalon, DSP Group CEO, to Chair Likud Election Campaign Nov 23, 2008
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Bay Area mob lynched kidnappers 75 years ago Nov 23, 2008
Hart, well known in San Jose, was a promising young man who drove a brand new yellow roadster and had graduated that spring from Santa Clara University ... But Santa Clara County Sheriff William Emig had them returned to San Jose and held in the county jail ... They came from San Jose, from Santa Clara, from Morgan Hill and Palo Alto. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Chief Johnson recounts progress in police professionalism; plans to 'takes some time off' Nov 23, 2008
The chiefs I know in this area we've got a great group of chiefs in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County -- they treat all the employees as they should ... I can just visualize attorneys queueing around the courthouses in Santa Clara County and the 9th District with briefs in hand. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
A proper tribute for Pete Newell Nov 23, 2008
Editor - With Pete Newell passing away, the athletic directors at Stanford, Cal, Santa Clara, San Jose State, USF and St Mary's should push to revive the Pete Newell Challenge every December starting in 2009, with just Bay Area teams ... Come on, Stanford, Cal, USF, Santa Clara, San Jose State and St. Mary's - let's do Pete Newell justice. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
