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Upcoming

Dec 4th: Campbell Community Toy Program Annual Charity Benefit
at: Campbell Community Center

Dec 4th: Orchard Valley Coffee presents Davis Jones
at: Orchard Valley Coffee

Dec 4th: Sonoma Chicken Coop presents King Raffi
at: Sonoma Chicken Coop

Dec 4th: Museum Foundation Presents Holiday Teas at Ainsley House
at: Ainsley House

Dec 5th: Sonya Paz Fine Art - Relocation Grand Opening
at: Sonya Paz Fine Art Gallery

South Bay

Tickets on sale
Tickets on saleAvailable now"Beauty and the Beast." April 24-May 3, 2009. San Jose State University Theatre.

Bay Area sports events
bay area eventsTODAYHorse racing: Golden Gate Fields, Albany, 12:45 p.m.Men's basketball: Santa Clara at San Jose State, 7 p.

3 Things to do Tomorrow
Visual artsGreatest hits from the Cantor "Dürer to Picasso" traverses centuries and the works of 50 artists.

More Local

Event: Alice Alley Cat Boutique at Alice Alley Cat, Thu, Dec 4 9:00a
Come and do your holiday shopping at Alley Cat Boutique. Some of the items on sale include homemade ...
Event: Holiday Tea and Tour at Ainsley House, Thu, Dec 4 1:30p
Join us for tea & treats in the Carriage House followed by a docent led tour of the enchanting A...
Event: South Bay Craft Group Meeting & Workshop at Campbell Library, Wed, Dec 3 6:30p
The monthly meeting of a local craft group. Bring a project to work on or follow along with our demo...
Event: eWomenNetwork 'Accelerated Networking' Dinner Event: Holiday Business Extravaganza at Villa Ragusa, Wed, Dec 3 5:00p
Holiday Business Extravaganza Each member of eWomenNetwork wants to know about you and what you have...
Event: CANCELLED: Mindfulness (Vipassana, Insight) Meditation on Wednesdays at MLA Insight Meditation Center, Wed, Dec 3 9:30a
Mindfulness (Vipassana, Insight) Meditation. Alternate sitting and walking sessions. Instruction/pra...

Library Events

Family Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 - 07:15 PM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 4 years and older, come join us for stories, m...

Preschool Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Thursday December 4th, 2008 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 3/12 to 6, come join us for stories, music, and...

Recycled Holiday Lights
When: Saturday December 6th, 2008 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library What can you do with burned-out light bulbs? Instead of t...

Toddler Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday December 10th, 2008 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2, come join us for stories, mus...

Family Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday December 10th, 2008 - 07:15 PM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 4 years and older, come join us for stories, ...

Preschool Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Thursday December 11th, 2008 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 3/12 to 6, come join us for stories, music, an...

Introduction to the Internet
When: Friday December 12th, 2008 - 10:00 AM Where: Campbell Library Hands-on basic introduction to the Internet.

Used Book Sales @ Campbell Library
When: Saturday December 13th, 2008 - 10:00 AM Where: Campbell Library Book sales are held on the second Saturday of the month....

Toddler Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday December 17th, 2008 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2, come join us for stories, mus...

Family Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday December 17th, 2008 - 07:15 PM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 4 years and older, come join us for stories, ...

Barnes & Nobles (pruneyard)

Various Themes
Various Themes Storytime Toddlers (age 3 and under) Dec 03, 2008 10:30 AM Barnes & Noble Booksellers The Pruneyard ...

Stories and Fun
Stories and Fun Storytime Pre-school (ages 3-6) Dec 05, 2008 10:30 AM Barnes & Noble Booksellers The Pruneyard T...

Spiritually Seeking
Spiritually Seeking Book Group Religion/Inspiration Dec 08, 2008 07:30 PM Barnes & Noble Booksellers The Pruneyard ...

Various Themes
Various Themes Storytime Toddlers (age 3 and under) Dec 10, 2008 10:30 AM Barnes & Noble Booksellers The Pruneyard ...

Stories and Fun
Stories and Fun Storytime Pre-school (ages 3-6) Dec 12, 2008 10:30 AM Barnes & Noble Booksellers The Pruneyard T...

Various Themes
Various Themes Storytime Toddlers (age 3 and under) Dec 17, 2008 10:30 AM Barnes & Noble Booksellers The Pruneyard ...

Poetry Writing
Poetry Writing Writing Group Poetry Dec 17, 2008 07:30 PM Barnes & Noble Booksellers The Pruneyard The Pruneyard...

Stories and Fun
Stories and Fun Storytime Pre-school (ages 3-6) Dec 19, 2008 10:30 AM Barnes & Noble Booksellers The Pruneyard T...

South Bay Writer's Forum
South Bay Writer's Forum Writing Group Dec 19, 2008 07:30 PM Barnes & Noble Booksellers The Pruneyard The Pruney...

Various Themes
Various Themes Storytime Toddlers (age 3 and under) Dec 24, 2008 10:30 AM Barnes & Noble Booksellers The Pruneyard ...
 

News

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Campbell Reporter

El Quito neighbors more concerned with traffic than development
The numbers are in, and in a surprising turn of events, Saratogans living in the El Quito neighborhood declared that traffic was a bigger issue to them than the development of the Quito Village Shopping Center.

Los Gatos teacher gets national award for excellence in Jewish Education
In October, Varda Bashan was one of 50 teachers nationwide who received a national Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education during a ceremony in New York.

Blotter: Teen, 15, reports that friend had passed out; police suspect both were drunk
Battery — On Nov. 23 at 11:30 a.m. on Theresa Avenue. During an argument, a person pushed another person outside.

Letter: Proposition 8 brings out worst in some people
I was sorry to read that Councilman Evan Low received threatening phone calls ("Councilman Low reports threats of recall over Prop.

Campbell woman celebrates 100th birthday with Village School students
Josephine Spano has seen a lot in her lifetime, but she never expected to see the day she would turn 100 years old. That day came on Nov. 25. The longtime Campbell resident celebrated her milestone birthday at Village School, greeted warmly by students carrying cards and wanting to shake the hand of the woman who had reached the century mark.

Campbell shorts: Newspaper publishing letters from Santa
The Campbell Reporter is asking parents to collect their children's letters to Santa and send them to our office.

Holiday crafts, entertainment San Jose's Cambrian branch library
The Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave., is holding a variety of events from entertainment to craft classes to celebrate the holiday season.

Dogs and cats have a place to get away from it all at Campbell pet spa
The phrase 'sitting in the lap of luxury' may be a gross understatement when it comes to the newest pet resort in Campbell. From flat-screen TVs to a bone-shaped pool, Paws Crossing Pet Resort and Spa has just about everything to make it the premier pet center in the Silicon Valley.

Inaugural teddy bear tea to feature collection of Rose Garden resident
The San Jose Woman's Club is hosting a teddy bear tea in the group's historic building on Dec. 7, hoping it will become an annual event.

David Thomas
David Blair Thomas, 54, of Orrtanna, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at the Chambersburg Hospital.

Digital Video Mixer Review: Videonics MXPro
Last August, Videomaker reviewed the MXPro Digital Video Mixer from Videonics. Since that time, Videonics has made a couple of improvements to the MXPro, so we decided to take a quick look at the updated model.

Reward fund in San Jose cat torture case rises to $3,200
The reward fund to help track down the person who tortured Mo the cat at a San Jose apartment complex has jumped to $3,200. Local residents immediately offered to donate $700 for the fund and PETA , a national ...

Fainting Couch Update
Back on June 11, 2008 , I wrote a blog entry about the 19th century backless couch my mother gave me, which is now being restored.

5 Helpful Santa Clara County Senior Citizen Resources
Here are 5 helpful resources for Santa Clara County senior citizens and their families: 1. The Santa Clara County Meals On Wheels Program a. Specifically for homebound seniors who have limited ability to ...

Campbell Times


Rising Young Authors

Measure O receives key endorsements

Are you financially exposed?

Times

Election 2008 -

Jason Baker takes candidacy very seriously

Times

Election 2008 -

David Barclay hopes to energize youth vote

Times

Election 2008 -

Matt Walker wants to make a difference


Campbell History and Facts


Wikipedia Entry - Geography, demograhics, history, politics, fact

Schools looking forward

Tom Francois

Past lives in present

Eclectic mix of eateries

Little known Campbell facts

School landmark reborn

City of Campbell government

Downtown events

Grand link to past

A feeling of community

 

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2008 CCS football, Week 12 capsules for Small School Division
No. 1 Scotts Valley [10-1] vs. No. 4 Sacred Heart Prep [10-0-1] WHEN: Today. TIME: 3 p.m. PLACE: Westmont High.
EVENT: 7th Annual San Francisco Bay Area International Salsa Congress
SOURCE: AllAboutJazz.com Publicity PB&G Productions, Inc. , renowned Salsa dance promoters and directors of world championship salsa dance team Pretty Boys & Girls, bring Latin dance and music enthusiasts ...
PB&G Productions Presents 7th Annual San Francisco Bay Area...
PB&G Productions, Inc. , renowned Salsa dance promoters and directors of world championship salsa dance team Pretty Boys & Girls, bring Latin dance and music enthusiasts together for the "7th Annual San ...
Support for Palin felt like flip-flop
Against my better judgment, I'm going to rise to the bait that Kevin Myers dangled before me with his pro-Sarah Palin hagiography, flip-flopping nicely back from his anti-Palin rant on September 18 when he ...
Reward fund in San Jose cat torture case rises to $3,200
The reward fund to help track down the person who tortured Mo the cat at a San Jose apartment complex has jumped to $3,200. Local residents immediately offered to donate $700 for the fund and PETA , a national ...
Ross Engineering Corp. Became an ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company and Receives ISO/IEC ...
Ross Engineering Corp. Became an ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company and Receives ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accreditation As part of our continuous commitment to product excellence and customer satisfaction, Ross ...
Digital Video Mixer Review: Videonics MXPro
Last August, Videomaker reviewed the MXPro Digital Video Mixer from Videonics. Since that time, Videonics has made a couple of improvements to the MXPro, so we decided to take a quick look at the updated model.

Campbell Blog

“Rates are falling. but…”
Mortgage rates fall, but many borrowers will have trouble qualifying Graph the trend here:

Wow gas below two!!!


Wow. Gas below 3 bucks now…
Wow prices dropping everywhere…even in gas!  If you follow a gasbuddy.com…you’ll see this:

Wow…Reason To Buy Now!
Interest rates on jumbos…did you know about the changes to the High Balance Conforming Limit???: Attached are copies of the slides from Wells Fargo. Here is some information buyers should be aware of, and great details for sellers (they need to be aware of how this impacts the potential buyers considering to buy their [...]

westmont basketball website and schedule
the new schedule is up. find it at here or at westmontbasketball.com to keep in touch with all the other stuff a going on.

Top Rated Nightlife

1. The Cardiff Lounge
The house was rockin' last night @ the 5 yr!!! The vibe was cool and there was a live pongo drum set to go with the sick beats all night... This place is a thursday night soulful house party that is…

2. Elephant Bar Restaurant
I liked this place five years ago...I went about si months ago and the whole menu had changed to practically all seafood...eww.  The bar is awesome but the menu....eh...not so much.

3. Katie Blooms Irish Pub Restaurant
I'm a little ambivalent about Katie's...it has gotten caught up in and perhaps is responsible for Campbell becoming a "scene" the last couple years. And by scene I mean long ass lines to get in on…

4. The Garret
I came here a lot with my friend Cassidy when I was going through my vegetarian phase. We would order up a large cheese and pineapple pizza and some sides of ranch. The pizza was decent, not too mush,…

5. Khartoum
This place is okay. Its good but its not the best bar I've been too. Gets too crowded on Friday and Saturday nights. Bring a jacket cause you will be waiting outside for 45 minutes to get in this…

6. Kings Head Pub & Restaurant the
Nice pub atmosphere, decent live music, and an entertaining open mic.  Great place to spend St. Patrick's day if you plan on drinking heavily and don't mind the huge crowd.  The food is nothing…

7. Boswell's
if you'd like to know where all the wanna be M.I.L.Fs and cougars go, this must be the place...haha I kid...? The place is pretty laid back and chill, always a good time with friends when I go,…

8. Adam's Apple Grill & Bar
My boyfriend and I can only afford to come here on special occasions...but i think 20-25 bucks for a steak dinner is pretty common at steak places, isn't it?  The first time I came, they hooked me…

9. Coach's Sports Bar & Grill
I think this is actually one of my favorite bars in Campbell. The crowds cool, people just mingle...good beer selection, nice bartenders...nice interior, plenty of tv's...good music...they even have…

10. The Spot
A star for their sex on the beaches, but other than that this place reaked of lame-ness. Want to be surrounded by a bunch of meatheads, plastic bit*%#$, or just snotty people in general, then I say go…

Top Rated Groceries | Yelp

1. Whole Foods Market
This was my first whole foods ever and I absolutely adore this place! I heard of this place before my initial visit a few years ago and didn't really know what was so awesome about it. I just happened…

2. Russian Cafe & Deli
+two stars for the two items which I couldn't find anywhere else. -one star for being nosy. -one star for the extremely high prices, as compared to other stores. -one star for not giving me the right…

3. Trader Joe's
I heart turkey stuffed bell peppers in the pre-pack section, they are so yummy. AND, the wine selection is pretty unique and well priced especially for those like me who love wine but are completly…

4. Seakor Deli Products
Their kielbasa is really good! The man at the fron (Mr. Seakor I guess) chopped off like a two inch piece of it for me to sample. He also gave me a big sample of sernik (cheesecake) without charge. It…

5. Hamilton Euromarket
i came here yesterday because i saw it was open and wanted to get my euro on!  i had my mind set on a cadbury flake bar but they said they didn't have those.  i guess i will have to go to the british…

6. Bahar International Market
What a superb find!!!  My friend and I were driving around getting some Bollywood Party decorations and we accidentally found this place while at a stop light on Hamilton.  The name caught our…

7. Merienneth Store
Best filipino shop in Campbell, actually the only Filipino shop in Campbell. My mom always asks me to get her phone cards here. Friendly workers here. The place is a little small though.

8. Nob Hill Foods
Amazing customer service, produce and poultry is always fresh. The sandwiches and sushi is always fresh and off the hook! This place rocks! Every time I go to the store without a doubt my bagger…

9. Charlee's Jiffy Market
This place has improved a lot (new owners I think), but it still lacks basic liquor store necessities. No shortage of hard alcohol, but very limited beer, wine, and snack selection. Perfect if you are…

10. African Foods Market
Serendipity brought me here the day I planned to make my favorite Ghanaian dish.  I needed some palm oil and couldn't believe my luck. My eager enthusiasm overshadowed the weird guy behind the counter…

Top Rated Active Life Spots | Yelp

1. Sedusa Studios
Sedusa has a beautiful studio that totally puts you in the mood for sensual dancing. I've taken two pole dance classes and plan to take a lap dance class soon. The instructors are all very encouraging…

2. The Running Revolution
for newbies and seasoned pros alike; if you're serious about running, Running Revolution should be your #1 stop. they analyze your feet and your run, then find the proper shoe to improve and support…

3. Iso-Tonix Personal Training and Sports Nutrition
Ray is a terrific personal trainer and I would recommend him to anyone who wants to seriously get in shape.  I had a personal trainer at 24hr fitness who was horrible, which made me hesitant to spend…

4. Campbell Community Center
The classes here are really good. The work-out classes are short enough to be able to fit into any schedule and tough enough to really get you working. The Little One loved her Karate class and her…

5. Gold's Gym
I love Gold's Gym! Not only is it super clean and everyone who works there is really friendly, it's not an intimidating place to work out. Everyone keeps to themselves and there is a large range of…

6. AlaVie Fitness
If you are looking for results, this is an awesome way to kickstart a new regime :P...I wasn't expecting much, but in 4 weeks I had dropped 5% body fat and had formed a wonderful routine of eating…

7. Los Gatos Creek Trail
As a person who both walks and bikes on this trail, I highly recommend this trail for both. The trail is more or less flat with a few small hills to get the blood pumping a bit.   I will add this: You…

8. Sherry Han's Yoga Center
I just took my first yoga class ever there last Thursday and it was great! It is a very relaxing environment and I really feel like my body (and mind) got a lot out of it. Sherry helps you realize…

9. Hardtke Batting Cage
If you want to play with the big boys and practice your hitting with some top flight instructors, head to Hardtke in Campbell, close to San Jose.  I went to Westmont High School not too far from there…

10. Jack Fischer Park
This park is awesome! We went there on a late Saturday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all. The water park part rocks! Clean, safe and (at least on the day we went) non-bratty kids! Woohoo!
 

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What's New

Family Fun Fridays are Fun for the Whole Family
Family Fun Fridays are back for a third summer of Friday Fun at the Campbell Historical Museum. Beginning June 20 through August 22 we will have hands-on crafts activities for families to enjoy.
Building Permit Information On-Line!
Now Customers of the City of Campbell Building Inspection Division can view the permit activity and fees associated with permits issued by the Division.
The City Faces Fiscal Challenge: A Message From The City Manager
The City of Campbell has struggled with budget issues for several years. As a result, the City has initiated an outreach effort to hear from residents what is important to you. Please click the link below to learn more and to share your thoughts with the City.
Community Notification System
The City of Campbell successfully tested the CodeRed Emergency Notification System last week. CodeRED is a telephone notification system that can dial tens of thousands of telephone numbers in an hour and deliver a recorded message. The City of Campbell is encouraging residents to update their information and also provide an alternative telephone number via our CodeRed Residential Update page.
Holiday Closure Notice
City Offices Will Close at Noon Wednesday, December 24, 2008 and will remain closed until Monday, January 5, 2009. Although the Police department business office will be closed for routine business matters, police officers and dispatchers will be available to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.

Budget News

Budget Information for Fiscal Year 2008-2009
The Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 is now available on the City's website. The Budget Message is a 244kb pdf.
Community Feedback Survey
The City of Campbell has created a Community Feedback Survey to broaden our outreach and to assist us in developing long term plan to meet our ongoing needs. Please let us know your priorities by completing this survey.
Citywide Mailings on Measure O available
Electronic copies of mailings sent to city residents regarding Measure O are available on the City's Fiscal Message webpage.
City of Campbell Outreach Survey
The City of Campbell has struggled with budget issues for several years. As a result, the City has initiated an outreach effort to hear from residents what is important to you. Please click the link below to learn more and to share your thoughts with the City.
October 2007 Staff Report on City of Campbell's Operating/Capital Needs
In October of 2007, this staff report, describing the City of Campbell's Operating/Capital needs, was prepared by staff for the City Council. Please read this report for further information.

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Part-time and Seasonal Job Opportunities
- Public Works High School Internship (link) - Crossing Guard Part-Time Temporary (80kb pdf)
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