One of the jewels of Santa Clara is Mission Santa Clara de Asis, located on the University of Santa Clara campus. Founded on Jan. 12, 1777, it was the eighth mission in a chain of 21 throughout California established by Father Junipero Serra. It was the only mission to be named for a woman ‑ Saint Claire of Assisi, a childhood friend of Saint Francis - and it became...
In Sunnyvale, it is common to find individuals who are running small businesses in online and offline formats. Business owners use their talents to create full-time jobs, temporary employment opportunities and groups of friends who share the same types of hobbies, interests or concerns within our Silicon Valley community. However, before leaping into business ownership responsibilities, it...
Saint Mary's Graduate Business Programs are grounded in this same rich history and tradition of excellence. With a focus on global perspective and responsible business, all of our five distinct graduate business degree programs are designed for working professionals who seek the knowledge and skills needed to accelerate their careers.
A California vacation getaway need not entail a long trip across this enormous state, a flight or even a day-long drive. There are plenty of...
Welcome to Sunnyvale.com - The Heart of Silicon Valley
Well known in the Bay Area for its diverse population and progressive approach to life, Sunnyvale, CA is a favorite amongst both Bay Area residents and visitors to the area. Incorporated in 1912, and located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale is now home to more than 140,000 residents, and to many of the leaders of the high tech industry - a far cry from the fruit orchards that made it famous throughout the country for more than 50 years.
Visitors and residents both enjoy the peaceful suburban setting and the multitude of parks and outdoor public spaces that have become the hallmark of Sunnyvale's city planning. With an enormous variety of culinary choices, a comprehensive hospitality industry, and easy access to San Francisco, San Jose, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the Pacific Ocean, Sunnyvale offers the perfect mix of a picturesque smaller city and proximity to an array of activities and entertainment choices.
The local economy began to shift from fruit to technology in the 1930's, with a naval airfield (Moffett Field), and continued to change throughout the course of World War II with many local companies aiding in the war effort and refocusing their efforts. This change toward a technology-focused local economy has continued to the present day and created the world famous Silicon Valley area in which most of the software and technology leaders are headquartered. Sunnyvale is home to Yahoo, Lockheed Martin, Palm, Inc., Juniper Networks, AMD, NetApp, Spansion, Simco Electronics, Mirapoint, AppliedMicro, Maxim Integrated Products, Ariba and many more who help to make the city what it is today.
Residents in Sunnyvale are proud to have access to highly regarded and nationally recognized schools in their public school system. Also nearby are many distinguished Universities and higher education opportunities such as Stanford University, Santa Clara University, UC Santa Cruz, San Jose State University, the Art Institute of California Sunnyvale, De Anza College, Cogswell College, Mission College, and many more within a short drive.
Sunnyvale is one of the few U.S. cities to have a single unified Department of Public Safety, where all personnel are trained as firefighters, police officers, and EMTs, so they can respond to an emergency in any of the three roles.
Sunnyvale is home to an impressive variety of local shopping and dining options boasting 49 separate neighborhood and regional shopping centers. Picturesque downtown Sunnyvale, including historic Murphy Avenue, was recently completely remodeled and is now the envy of the South Bay. The perfect area to stroll around, shop, enjoy a bite and a drink, or watch one of the many outdoor concert and musical events, the new downtown Sunnyvale is an attraction unto itself.
In San Francisco Bay communities and Silicon Valley, the times -- they are a-changin'. Many of the smaller nightclubs and entertainment bars that once offered live bands have cutback on costs through offering hosted DJ spin-shows and mechanical karaoke nights. However, nestled into a hard-to-find Sunnyvale strip mall, The Quarter Note nightclub still offers nightly live music, professional jam...
The Sunnyvale 'Toys R Us' building that is located at 130 East El Camino in Sunnyvale, was built over land that was once an active apple ranch during the late 1800s. In our Sunnyvale area, large fruit...
People of all ages know the story of Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer. For adults, Tom Sawyer's adventures probably bring them back to the time when they first discovered these magical tales, and for kids,...
The Sunnyvale Downtown Association and Broadcom present their 3rd annual Jazz & Beyond series, "A Musical Dining Experience." The series includes live music & food from over twenty restaurants located on Murphy Avenue. "Picture one huge street, explains Joel Wyrick, Executive Director of the Sunnyvale Downtown Association, "You sit down and your sever presents you a menu featuring...
An Abundance of Great Restaurants in Sunnyvale and Silicon Valley Sunnyvale and Silicon Valley are about more than just high tech. The tech area also has an abundance of great restaurants. Sunnyvale has one of the most popular of the area's fooderies: Dish Dash, with a Middle Eastern menu. Dish Dash offers lamb, beef, chicken, fish and vegetarian dishes with the flavors of north Africa and Arabia. Aficionados...
A Santa Clara and San Jose institution, the Westfield Valley Fair shopping center boasts the largest collection of name brand and luxury retailers under one roof in the entire San Francisco Bay Area. Comprised of over 240 stores, a food court, kiosk retailers, and several restaurants, Westfield Valley Fair is a destination for shoppers from miles around. With two separate Macy’s...
Sunny, 60°F on Friday, January 27, 2012
