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Event: Zumba Extravanganza at Xtreme Fitness Silicon Valley, Sat, Jul 31 10:00a
Every Saturday! Join over 100 zumba lovin' students. Anyone canlearn it! Never be bored with your ca...
Event: Campbell Children’s Theatre Foundation presents: Les Misérables School Edition at Campbell Middle School, Sat, Jul 31 7:30p
The talented student actors and singers of the Campbell Children’s Theatre Foundation will perform...
Event: Author Visit: Gail Tsukiyama at Campbell Library Community Room, Sat, Jul 31 1:30p
Meet Gail Tsukiyama, author of six best-selling novels including Women of the Silk, The Samurais Gar...
Event: Diapering 101 Workshop at Tiny Tots Baby Boutique, Sat, Jul 31 10:00a
The latest cloth diapering techniques and compostable diaper options for eco-conscious parents. Feat...
Event: Author Gail Tsukiyama at Campbell Library, Sat, Jul 31 1:30p
Bay Area author Gail Tsukiyama will talk about her six books including book club favorites The Samur...

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Author Visit: Gail Tsukiyama @ Campbell Library
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 1:30 PM Where: Campbell Library Meet Gail Tsukiyama, author of six best-selling novels includi...

Accepted: Getting into Your First Choice College
When: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - 7:00 PM Where: Campbell Library Students and parents are invited to attend this free 1-hour w...

Toddler Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 3 1/2 and younger, come join us for stories, mus...

Teen Craft: Custom Kicks @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 3:30 PM Where: Campbell Library Revamp your shoes into customized kicks. Bring in old or ne...

Family Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 7:15 PM Where: Campbell Library Come join us for stories, songs and activities for families...

Preschool Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Thursday, August 05, 2010 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 3/12 to 6, come join us for stories, music, and m...

Make a Splash--READ! Come build and play with boats at Campbell Library
When: Thursday, August 05, 2010 - 2:30 PM Where: Campbell Library Build a library armada! We’ll make, float, and even rac...

Practice Test: SAT, ACT and Subject Tests @ Campbell Library
When: Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Sign up to take a free full-length practice test and get th...

Taking Your Job Search to the Next Level at Campbell Library
When: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 7:00 PM Where: Campbell Library Attend a free event to find out about job search resources th...

Toddler Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 3 1/2 and younger, come join us for stories, mus...

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Make a Splash--READ! Come build and play with boats at Campbell Library
When: Thursday, August 05, 2010 - 2:30 PM Where: Campbell Library Build a library armada! We’ll make, float, and even race little boats to say bon voyage to our summer programs.

Family Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 7:15 PM Where: Campbell Library Come join us for stories, songs and activities for families with children ages 4 and up.

Author Visit: Gail Tsukiyama @ Campbell Library
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 1:30 PM Where: Campbell Library Meet Gail Tsukiyama, author of six best-selling novels including Women of the Silk, The Samurais Garden, and her latest novel, The Street of a Thousand Blossoms. Gail Tsukiyama, born in San Francisco to a Chinese mother from Hong Kong and a Japanese father from Hawaii, earned her Master's degree in English from San Francisco State University. She has been a part-time lecturer at SFSU, UC Berkeley, Assistant Professor at Mills College, and a freelance book reviewer for the SF Chronicle and Ms Magazine.

Preschool Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 3/12 to 6, come join us for stories, music, and movement!

Toddler Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 3 1/2 and younger, come join us for stories, music, and movement!
 

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Pizarro: Saratoga history presentation recalls valley's past
Longtime Saratoga residents will be sharing their memories of the Valley of Heart's Delight on Aug. 8.

Campbell Reporter Calendar
Special EventsDowntown Campbell First Friday: "Hot Time in the Old Downtown" is the August theme for this monthly event presented by the Downtown Campbell Business Association.

Fisher: After long struggle with Lyme disease, Bart's going home
Bart Fenolio still tires easily, needs a walker to get around and has occasional memory lapses. But for a guy who had been told he was dying of Lou Gehrig's disease and couldn't breathe on his own or pick up a cell phone when I saw him six months ago, Fenolio looks pretty darn good.

Moreland tops Campbell to win D44 crown
Just when you began to wonder if anybody ever would reach base during the championship game of the District 44 major all-stars tournament, Moreland Little League's Justin Kinoshita did just that.

Union 11s top Quito to claim district title
Teams from the Union, Cambrian Park and Quito Little Leagues all reached the final round in District 12 tournament play earlier this month, but only Union could bring home a district pennant.

Campbell sports shorts: Youth sports teams hold sign-ups
Dammit RunThe 37th annual Dammit Run will return to the hills and trails of Los Gatos on Aug. 14. The rugged run that begins at the Los Gatos High School track at 8:30 a.

Campbell Police's Ian White gets top cop honors
The Miracle Mile-Campbell Optimist Club has named officer Ian White of the Campbell Police Department the recipient of the club's 2010 Officer of the Year award.

Campbell History Photo: Smile!
Photograph courtesy of the Campbell Historical MuseumSmile!A crowd, including (at right) George Whipple and Charlie Stoller, gathers in front of cars all decked out with the Stars and Stripes in this photo, circa 1920.

Campbell shorts: Rock Bottom event to aid local nonprofits
Day trip will help support Carol of LightsThe committee behind the Carol of Lights festival is organizing a trip to see Beach Blanket Babylon in San Francisco.

Letters from Campbell Reporter readers
Urging residents, city to stand up against blightThanks to Al Bito from the Campbell city manager's office for detailing the efforts the city has taken to eliminate the blight caused by the business at the corner of Campbell Avenue and Gillman Avenue ("City responds to the concerns of letter

Mother separates, reunites with daughter at light rail station in Campbell
A mother and her toddler who were separated at a light rail station were reunited thanks to the help of the train operator and some Good Samaritans.

Vector Control suppresses spread of West Nile virus in Campbell, West San Jose
The county vector control office has confirmed cases of West Nile virus in an area that spans Campbell and West San Jose.

Downtown Campbell residents call for more speed-calming measures
Residents in the area of S. First Street and E. Rincon and Alice avenues are all too familiar with the audible of screeching cars, only to come outside and find their vehicles fall victim to a hit-and-run. It's been nothing new and residents are saying it sure is getting old.

Campbell shorts: Improvements on E. Campbell Avenue still on track despite slight delays
First Friday seeks more classic carsThe Downtown Campbell Business Association is putting together its First Friday event for the month of August and is looking for a bit of help turning the clocks back.

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Video: Home Crisis Investigation
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Top Rated Dining

1. Orale Fish Tacos
I went here after reading the Yelp reviews. Based on recommendations, I ordered the breaded halibut and red snapper fish...
2. Sal's Pizza
This rating is for the Pizza. The pizza is awesome!!! Great east coast style pizza. The service is awesome and the owner...
3. Taqueria Los Pericos
There are 3 things that you definitely need to try when you go to this restaurant:  1. The chips. 2. Al Pastor 3. Hor...
4. Al Castello Ristorante & Pizzeria
I use to live a block away from there and would eat here on a regular basis.  A new owner took over maybe two years a...
5. A Bellagio Italian Restaurant
We've been here a few times before, but for some reason I never wrote a review.   We had dinner here on Friday night ...
6. Café Artemis
I came to Cafe Artemis for dinner. It's a nice place to have dinner on a warm summer night. They have indoor and outdoor...
7. Twist Cafe
I'll be honest... I am a huge fan of Campbell.  I love the vibe of this town and my opinions of anything Campbell are...
8. La Pizzeria Italian Pizza
One of my friends moved into the neighborhood, so off we went for lunch one day, after we'd helped with the heavy liftin...
9. Negeen Restaurant
This is probably my favorite Persian restaurant in the bay area...and yeah, I'm Persian (like the cat) so I know what's ...
10. Olio
What a pleasant and wonderful surprise in the heart of downtown Campbell! I made a last minute reservation for dinner ce...

Top Rated Nightlife

1. The Cardiff Lounge
It is with the deepest regret that I must inform you that Pari, the best barmaid in the world (ever) has now left the Cardiff to go onto pastures new at Google.   -No more interesting conversations… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

2. Grill 'Em
Great steak! it's the best steak I have for a long time.  I also like the spicy wings and garlic bread. However, the grilled mushroom and vegetables have too much vinegar in it.   Definitely come back… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

3. Katie Blooms Irish Pub Restaurant
Great place for a fun night out. If you're going out in Campbell you have to check this place out! Great music, awesome DJ on Saturday nights, with music videos playing synced to the music.   The… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

4. Elephant Bar Restaurant
My friends and I went here to eat/drink during one of the Sharks playoff games... surprisingly it wasn't hard to get a seat at the bar, and it didn't take too long to get our first round of beer and… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

5. The Garret
The pizza is mothaphockin awesome!!! It's really hard to find pizza that is not thin crust and still cripsy all around. Toppings are piled on pretty good and buffalo wings are mighty spicy.   Will I… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

6. The Spot
Alright, some of you people need to lighten up! If you want to go to club in the Campbell/LG area that has good drinks, a reasonable dress code, any sense of class then this is the place to go. People… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

7. Khartoum
I think this is one of the only places in Campbell that I would invite people to come out to as the Irish pub gets overly crowded and the bar is impossible to get a drink from.  The spot that calls… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

8. Boswell's
When Flor D. invited me out to Boswell's for a birthday Girl's night out and told me this place was a Dive....I wasn't so sure I wanted to come. But I did and I am glad I did! This place was fun!  … -- Delivered by Feed43 service

9. Coach's Sports Bar & Grill
I say HELL yeah to Coach's!! I was going to the Garret to watch the game WHY?  I feel like those V8 commercials *head bonk*. Coaches is WAY WAY better!  First of all they have REAL drinks, none of… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

10. Effie's Restaurant & Bar
Good food, great service.  Breakfast is awesome.  Dinner is good, I am a huge fan of their Prime Rib, can't get better at that price...   When I lived nearby I was there at least once a week for… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

Top Rated Groceries | Yelp

2. Russian Cafe & Deli
im russian, so i've been to a lot of russian stores around here. i like this one because of reasonable prices and big choice of deli. i used to go to SF every weekend to get something for breakfast… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

3. Bahar International Market
Damn. I totally thought I was going to be the first to review this place!  Great little market with ethnic treats and unusual comestibles. My favorite is the fig jam. I also picked up some Persian… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

4. Nob Hill Foods
I love this store :) i know where everything is, and if i forget, their lay out is never confusing. i love that peet's is there, red box, AND the coinstar machine!! I had no problem with this place,… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

5. Hamilton Euromarket
Alright, so it's hard for this little place to compete with the likes of Orchard Produce across the street and the International Food Bazaar.  But there is a whole slew of special items you can find… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

6. Seakor Deli Products
I have been a customer for many years.  Originally, the two owners were Adam and Joe.  Joe now runs the store in San Francisco and his son Jerry works at the Campbell store, making sausage.  The… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

7. Whole Foods Market
This location is one of my favorites.  I usually shop there after 7:30PM to avoid the parking lot drama and the hurried shoppers.   The staff is generally friendly and helpful. -- Delivered by Feed43 service

8. Trader Joe's
Like other trader joe's, this place is small but carry all the right things.  Trader joe's French Truffles is worth 100 stars :) -- Delivered by Feed43 service

9. 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. -- Delivered by Feed43 service

10. Selam Market
This is an excellent Ethiopian grocery store. They make their injera and mix their spices on site and have all the specialty items for ethiopian cuisine.  FYI. Their injera is delicious and hearty,… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

Top Rated Active Life Spots | Yelp

1. ISOTONEX High Intensity Training
As much as I enjoy group exercise, I found I was not getting the desired results. Enter Isotonex.    You know a trainer's value when, despite the per session charge, has such a full schedule that… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

2. FUSE Fitness
I started personal training with Jane a couple weeks ago and she is whipping my ass into shape!   Every session has been challenging but Jane is encouraging and accommodating without letting you be a… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

3. Tread
I stopped by to pick up a new pair of gloves which I was able to find a great selection of. Lots of other goodies out for you to look at too.  The shop is right out there for you to see and it's… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

4. Sedusa Studios
Never in my life would I have thought that I would take a pole dancing class.  If my mother ever knew I took a pole dancing class, she would dis-own me, take my last name away, and say she never gave… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

5. The Running Revolution
If you need a running shoe but don't know where to start, this is the place. You need to be evaluated first - to get you into the right shoe. They will spend time evaluating your needs. Running… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

6. Campbell Park
Love it here!!! We go here at least 3 times a week.  Great for running, walking, walking the dogs, biking, sitting in the sun reading a book in the grass, basketball, kids to play on the playground,… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

7. Xtreme Fitness Silicon Valley
THEY ARE MOVING!!!  Don't go to the location on White Oaks.  You'll find that Dave and Xtreme Fitness are not there any longer.  Check their website for updates. -- Delivered by Feed43 service

8. Campbell Community Center
I can't say enough good things about this facility. For the past several years, i have been using the athletic facilities and I am simply in love with this place.  First off, all of the facilities… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

9. Sherry Han's Yoga Center
Sherry Han is nothing short of amazing!!  My mother is a yoga instructor because of her. And who better to learn yoga from than her mentor? So I have been coming to Sherry's for a little more than a… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

10. Los Gatos Creek Trail
Great for running, biking, walking, walking the dogs.   Hubs likes to bike to the Lexington Reservoir from Campbell Park using the trail.   We enjoy walking the dogs from Campbell Park to the dog park… -- Delivered by Feed43 service
 

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Budget Correction Strategy Endorsed
City Council held a several-hour public study session on the Strategy on May 4 and endorsed the plan with only minor changes. The FY 11 budget will be formally
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.
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.
Budget Correction Strategy Released
The City Manager has released his recommended Budget Correction Strategy (64kb pdf) with more than 130 specific budget adjustments. The City Council will discuss the Strategy at a study session on May 4 and the FY 11 budget will be formally introduced on June 15.
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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Robber picked the ‘wrong’ person in Campbell
According to the Campbell police log, someone stole a “tip jar” from the counter of a business on South Bascom Avenue and fled. The employee chased the suspect and his friends out of the store and located them. The employee seems to have taken a risk here, but it appears to have paid...
Returned to sender in Campbell
As holiday shopping season nears (well, kind of), it’s worth highlighting this item on the Campbell police log: Someone took delivered packages from a resident’s front door area. The thief then returned the merchandise to the store and got a refund. I know many people feel safe having...
Palo Alto biker woes
Today’s Palo Alto police log includes a rash of thefts of locked bikes. Finding a good lock and a successful place to secure it has always been a challenge. I’ve known several people — especially college students on various Bay Area campuses — who thought they had done all...
Fremont scenario fit for TV
Found this item of interest on the Fremont police log (which doesn’t come to us in a form that lends itself to including as an attachment): The incident started when a resident on Dali Street reported a theft of a laptop from his vehicle. Victim checked the area and found a stereo and other...
Deputies’ weekend to-do list: nap DUI scofflaws
Those with outstanding DUI-related warrants in Santa Clara County beware. Sheriff’s deputies will be out conducting what the office is calling Avoid the 13 sweeps, “targeting suspects who either failed to show up for a court date or violated their probation in a DUI case,”...