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Event: Campbell Community Center presents Beginner Spinning Classes at Campbell Community Center, Sat, Mar 13 8:30a
Finally, a NEW 30-minute Spin class designed for BEGINNERS with no prior spinning experience. This i...
Event: Cosmic Comedy with Swami Beyondananda at The Enlightened Mind, Sat, Mar 13 7:30p
If you love to laugh and are interested in spirituality, politics and consciousness then you won't w...
Event: Andy Santana & Kid Andersen at the Grand Dell at The Grand Dell Saloon, Sat, Mar 13 8:00p
* ANDY SANTANA can’t wait till the 17th and invites you all to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early...
Event: Flooring Trends Homeowner Workshop at Slaughterbeck Floors, Sat, Mar 13 9:00a
Flooring Trends: Colors, Materials, and "Green" Options FREE workshop for homeowners plann...
Event: Me and God: A Love Story Workshop at Campbell United Church of Christ, Fri, Mar 12 7:00p
A 6-week workshop on writing your spiritual autobiography. Workshop fee is $40.00; scholarships are ...

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Free Tax Help at Campbell Library
When: Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 10:00 AM Where: Campbell Library V.I.T.A. volunteers provide weekly tax help every Saturday a...

Friends of the Library Booksale at Campbell Library
When: Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 10:00 AM Where: Campbell Library Bargains galore, proceeds benefit the library!

Images of Ireland: Free Travel Slide Show at Campbell Library
When: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 7:15 PM Where: Campbell Library Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by seeing images of the Emerald Is...

Toddler Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 3 1/2 and younger, come join us for stories, musi...

Preschool Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 3/12 to 6, come join us for stories, music, and mo...

Free Tax Help at Campbell Library
When: Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 6:00 PM Where: Campbell Library V.I.T.A. volunteers provide weekly tax help every Thursday at...

Free Tax Help at Campbell Library
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 10:00 AM Where: Campbell Library V.I.T.A. volunteers provide weekly tax help every Saturday a...

Toddler Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 3 1/2 and younger, come join us for stories, musi...

Amish Quilts: Docent Talk at Campbell Library
When: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 2:00 PM Where: Campbell Library Join us for a slide show and lecture on the DeYoung Museum's...

Preschool Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 3/12 to 6, come join us for stories, music, and mo...

Barnes and Nobles (pruneyard)

Friends of the Library Booksale at Campbell Library
When: Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 10:00 AM Where: Campbell Library Bargains galore, proceeds benefit the library!

Friends of the Library Booksale at Campbell Library
When: Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 10:00 AM Where: Campbell Library Bargains galore, proceeds benefit the library!

Free Tax Help at Campbell Library
When: Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 6:00 PM Where: Campbell Library V.I.T.A. volunteers provide weekly tax help every Thursday at the Campbell Library February 18 - April 8 from 6pm to 8pm. First come, first served. Sign-up sheet available one hour prior to event.

Toddler Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 10:30 AM Where: Campbell Library Kids ages 3 1/2 and younger, come join us for stories, music, and movement!

Toddler Storytime @ Campbell Library
When: Wednesday, March 17, 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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San Jose's Happy Hollow Park & Zoo retains vision from the ground up
Danny the Dragon leads the parade back to Happy Hollow

Campbell shorts: Campbell officials want community input on budget deficit
Residents' input needed at upcoming budget meetingsAs city officials figure out how to tackle a budget deficit approaching $3 million, they want to hear from residents.

Campbell shorts: Campbell photography gallery will unveil new print at open house event
Gallery will unveil new print at open houseThe Aperture Academy is hosting a spring open house party on March 13.

Campbell Reporter Calendar
Special EventsSpring Boutique Applications: The city of Campbell Recreation and Community Services department's spring boutique, which takes place April 24, features jewelry, gifts, housewares and other handmade items.

Sports Shorts: Legends holds soccer tryouts
Legends 93West Valley Legends 93, a girls under-17 Class 1 Division 1 soccer team, is preparing for State Cup.

Mussadi, Higgins team up to throw a no-hitter
Lujane Mussadi and Christine Higgins shared something very special when the Westmont girls softball team opened the 2010 season last week—a no-hitter.

'Plus-sized' models take to the runway
Wedding gowns for all sizes

Santa Clara County's only public Montessori open for tours
San Jose Unified's Hammer Montessori School, a public K-5 magnet school located in Willow Glen, opens its doors to prospective students and their families on March 23 from 6 to 7 p.

Commission allows one Campbell Walgreens to sell alcohol, denies another
It looks like only one of Campbell's two Walgreens drug stores will be allowed to sell alcohol.The Campbell Planning Commission Tuesday night moved to allow the Walgreens at 1570 West Campbell Ave.

League of cities working to stop state from taking local government funds
The League of California Cities is hoping to put a ballot measure on the November ballot that will keep the state from taking local government funds. And one Saratoga councilman is supporting the effort.

Seven South Bay schools ranked among lowest performers in the state
Designation can lead to massive reforms, including closing the campus, converting to a charter or hiring a new principal

Commentary: Hey, here's a tip—be careful how much you tip
You're not the brightest light on the Christmas tree "... you're not the sharpest knife in the drawer ".

Bulbs are starting to bloom, and many will keep returning
The elegant white callas that are just about to bloom in my garden have their origins in the old country.

Chessin misses medal by one match
Los Gatos High School senior Scott Chessin opened the CIF State Wrestling Championships with a flourish last Friday, winning three bouts in a row and reaching the quarterfinals at Radobank Arena in Bakersfield.

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Video: Home Crisis Investigation
From: http://agentinnercircle.com “If Timothy Geithner—the current United States Secretary of the Treasury—can’t price his home to sell…what does that say about the ability of your clients to price a home correctly in today’s market?” The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Home Crisis Investigation www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Healthcare Protests

House for Sale: Awesome location in Campbell. Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home.
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good article for buyers on the fence.
> Get rid of ‘buyer’s block’ > REThink Real Estate > BY TARA-NICHOLLE NELSON, THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008. > Inman News > Q: I have always wanted to own my own home. I have been saving money for five years toward a down payment and I have worked hard to maintain excellent credit, with the [...]

Top Rated Dining

1. Taqueria Los Pericos
Really great crispy tacos.  I had a combo with the Mexican BBQ pork.  I'm adding this to my short list of neighbor...
2. Taqueria Superior
This place is right next to my work on winchester.   how can i describe the food here... oily, greasy, fatty, cheesy....
3. A Bellagio Italian Restaurant
4.5 stars.  What a cute little Italian spot!! I really love the ambiance here! We were warmly greeted upon entrance b...
4. Jalisco Mexican Food
I've been frequenting Jaliscos for many years now. It's a little icon in Campbell that every one knows about.  It's y...
5. Café Artemis
*****Support the mom and pop joints******  My pal Margo G has been raving about this joint like it's going out of sty...
6. La Pizzeria Italian Pizza
We visited on a Sunday evening where it wasn't too busy.  Still the restaurant was 2/3 full by the time we got there....
7. Twist Cafe
I'm so torn.  Went with a friend today so we ordered two entree's.  One was stellar, the other completely forgetta...
8. Orale Fish Tacos
Orale! Es la puto madre de tacos pescados! I - LOVE - IT - HERE! I've been partial to the red snapper and talapia, but w...
9. Sal's Pizza
Only good for the cannoli. Get the ones with chocolate chip inside, it's fresh made like in NY (not dried out like at Sa...
10. Olio
Had a great dinner there last night; saw their ad in Metro for a $25 prix fixe Sunday supper.  Started with a black m...

Top Rated Nightlife

1. The Cardiff Lounge
The most important part of these five stars is my admission that I do not even like house music. Usually it gives me a headache and annoys me to no end. So why do I obviously love this place? Because… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

2. Elephant Bar Restaurant
Came here for happy hour to digress and extract the evilness of my workweek.  Happy hour is: 9pm to close 7 days a week and 3pm to 7pm Monday through Friday.  (Happy hour dine in is only at the bar… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

3. Katie Blooms Irish Pub Restaurant
It is hard to keep up with this place if you are not single. Its a lot of people looking to hook up. Otherwise, why would you tolerate music too loud, long lines for drinks, no elbow room, and douchy… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

4. Grill 'Em
Grill 'Em does so many things right.   Happy Hour till 2pm- 7pm with $5 apps, $3 Beers, $5 Wells.   The wings, steak bites, calamari are options you need to get with.   Various menu selections: Would… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

5. The Garret
I have been coming here for over 20 years. I used to go to the one in the Pruneyard, that's how long I have been going to the Garret.   They have by far, the best Pizza, Burgers, Hot Wings and Cheese… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

6. The Spot
I really don't know where to begin with this club....  Did I have fun last night? Sure.  Did it remind me of a current MTV reality show? Fo sheez ( Ok, right here is most important- if you can't hang… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

7. Khartoum
Every time I'm here, my drinks don't really taste like what they're supposed to. ie. AMF that tasted more like a blue colored margarita. Maybe I've just had bad luck. The prices is average, as well as… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

8. Boswell's
Not a bad place but a cover is a bit overboard for a dive bar atmosphere.  Its small inside and most of the cougar regulars aren't very friendly.  So watch your back cause the claws come out.  With… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

9. The Kings Head Pub & Restaurant
Alright, to be fair, at one point I would have rated this place much higher, but I think the new owners RUINED it. I'm sure a lot of things were a cost cutting measure, but it jsut made the place… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

10. Coach's Sports Bar & Grill
Great place to get a quick lunch! I have had a few things on the menu and every time I was happy. I would be excited to see sweet potato fries on th menu.   Aside from the food, good drinks. If you… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

Top Rated Groceries | Yelp

1. Oakmont Produce Market
There is a ton of produce here and a lot of it is super-fresh. The day I went the lettuces (butter, red leaf, green leaf) looked like they'd just been picked. I don't think I'd ever been brought… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

2. Russian Cafe & Deli
Russian brown bread. Check. Poppyseed roll. Check. Packets of instant borscht, product of Poland. Check. Israeli chocolate wafers. Check.  Ben and I stopped in here by chance this weekend. We were… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

3. Whole Foods Market
As I once told a fellow Cal grad friend of mine... "Whole Foods Market is where wannabe hippies drive their brand-new volvos to purchase overpriced organic blueberries."  Although I should have kicked… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

4. Nob Hill Foods
5 stars for service! Of course I could always get cheaper products at the Chinese grocery store, but Nob Hill is roughly 1.3 minutes away from my house. And! sometimes I don't feel like increasing my… -- 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
This is my go to place for Easter and Christmas celebrations to purchase kielbasa.  It is fresh, tasty and lean.  Whenever I have served meat from this deli, the guests have thoroughly enjoyed it.   I… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

7. Trader Joe's
I like Trader Joe's in general but my issue is that they don't have everything and I'm forced to make another trip to Whole Foods or some other grocery store. They don't carry white chocolate?… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

8. Bahar International Market
Luv coming to this small grocer for my Persian Ice Cream sandwich fix. Located next to Negeen Restaurant, come for fresh fruits and veg, nuts & dried fruits in bins, as well as authentic perisan… -- 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
Not a huge selection, but they have everything you need if you're interested in venturing into the wonderful world of cooking Ethiopian food at home.  The best part, by far, is that they sell homemade… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

Top Rated Active Life Spots | Yelp

2. FUSE Fitness
If you want to get your ass whooped, here is the place to be. I took a free boot camp session and yes, it literally kicked my butt. What I find awesome about this place is the unique workouts… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

3. Sedusa Studios
I have a whole new appreciation for dancers thanks to this place and that's saying a lot since I already respect those ladies a whole bunch.   A friend of mine celebrated part of her bachelorette… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

4. The Running Revolution
Wonderful store. For an hour, their employee: listened to my ideas regarding what shoe I'd like, analyzed my step, explained what shoes I need and why, and brought out half dozen pairs for me to try… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

5. Tread
I've been to a lot of bike shops over the years and Tread is pretty close to the top of the heap. Very good selection and even better staff, who know their stuff.   The mechanics are first rate,… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

6. Xtreme Fitness Silicon Valley
The classes are pretty good but I am not pleased with the way they run their business. It just doesn't make any sense to me how they price their memberships. I purchased an UNLIMITED membership for a… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

7. Campbell Park
Campbell Park is big, clean and green! Nice basketball courts, playground for the kids, restroom, plenty of garbage cans and trail.   The only down side is parking. The park gets packed and I don't… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

8. Sherry Han's Yoga Center
I love Sherry's yoga classes!!  Since arriving on the West Coast from Boston late last year, I knew I wanted to get back into the Yoga classroom, my previous practice being limited to Hatha sessions… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

9. Campbell Community Center
I would rate the track a 3.5   I love how the lights are on at night until 10p. But there's way too many people so you have to jog around them if you want to go faster. There's a lot of parking and a… -- Delivered by Feed43 service

10. Harmony Birth & Family
Harmony has changed my life.  I started going to harmony while trying to concieve and continued prenatal yoga through my entire pregnancy.  I enjoyed drop in class on Thursdays with Marti and did… -- Delivered by Feed43 service
 

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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.
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.
Fiscal Challenge Update
On February 22, 2010, an update on the current budget and projections for the next five years were presented to the City Council. Ongoing budget deficits of between $2-3 million are anticipated in each of the out years. This is not a sustainable situation and staff is currently working on developing a budget correction strategy. A process for moving forward was outlined on the 22nd as noted in the report below. The process will include gathering input from Council, the community and staff. We hope you will be part of the process as there could be significant impacts to the community.
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.
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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Tracking DUI checkpoints
I’ve created a new category in the Crime Blog for people who want to know where law enforcement officials plan DUI checkpoints. The first one to come across my desk is for Santa Cruz on Saturday. Here are the details. DUI checkpoint a2a_linkname="Tracking DUI...
Dog days in Los Gatos
Twice this weekend people in Los Gatos reported problems with neighbor dogs. According to the police log, on Friday it was a “barking dog abatement” issue on Winchester Boulevard. The next day it was a report of a “nuisance dog” on University Avenue. I sure wish more dog...
Lose your bong in Menlo Park?
According to the Menlo Park police log, someone found a bong on hookah and turned it into the cops. Somehow I don’t think the owner will go claim it, but who knows? Police log Sept. 25 a2a_linkname="Lose your bong in Menlo...
Mac Book too hot to handle in Campbell
According to the Campbell police log, someone in that fair city purchased a MAC Book and then decided that he had received stolen property. (The log doesn’t say where he purchased it, but I’m guessing it wasn’t from a major retailer.) Police checked the serial number and found...
Risky behavior in Campbell
Reading an item on the Campbell log reminded me of advice I got from my dad when I was a young driver: Don’t engage another driver, either verbally or with eye contact — especially if there’s a potential confrontation building, such as if someone got cut off or the like. A...