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  Santa Clara, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Santa Clara (IPA: [sæntʌ kleɹʌ]), founded in 1777 and incorporated in 1852, is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California.
Santa Clara is home to Golden State Baptist College, International Technological University, Mission College, and Santa Clara University, the latter being the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of California.
Santa Clara is drained by three seasonal creeks, all of which empty into the southern portion of San Francisco Bay; these creeks are San Tomas Aquino Creek, Saratoga Creek, and Calabazas Creek.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Santa_Clara,_California   (960 words)

  
 Santa Clara County, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Santa Clara County is a county located in the San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California.
Santa Clara County was one of the original counties of California, formed in 1850 at the time of statehood.
Santa Clara County is covered by California's 14th congressional district and California's 15th congressional district.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Santa_Clara_County,_California   (1056 words)

  
 Santa Clara, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Santa Clara, founded in 1852, is a city located in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California.
The city is the site of the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asis, and was named after the mission.
It is home to the campus of Santa Clara University, the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of California.
www.gogog.com /project/wikipedia/index.php/Santa_Clara,_California   (653 words)

  
 New Mexico Magazine | Santa Clara Pueblo
The Tewa-speaking pueblo of Santa Clara was established around 1550 when a drought forced their ancestors to move into the fertile Río Grande Valley.
The pueblo's major attraction is Santa Clara Canyon, a deep, tree-lined retreat with several mountain-ringed fishing lakes, developed campsites and picnicking, all by permit.
Santa Clara Pueblo is also noted for its pottery, such as redware, carved flware, melon bowls, polychrome and other artistic mediums.
www.nmmagazine.com /NMGUIDE/clara.html   (199 words)

  
 Santa Clara News
SANTA CLARA Valuation of property in Santa Clara County increased by $21.77 billion, or 9.07 percent, in fiscal year 2006, topping one-quarter of a trillion dollars in total taxable property within the county,...
With Santa Clara County on the verge of building a concert hall at the fairgrounds after more than 1 1/2 years of litigation, the project's fate was thrown into question again Wednesday when the prospective...
Santa Clara County Vector Control District officials will spray a fog of insecticide in an area between West San Jose and Saratoga to prevent the spread of West Nile virus, a potentially deadly disease passed...
www.topix.net /city/santa-clara-ca   (704 words)

  
 Santa Clara Cuba, Che Guevara, Che, Villa Clara | Netssa
There are many reasons to visit Santa Clara, first is the museum of "Decorative Arts" and new Art Gallery, located in Parque Vidal.
The capital of province "Villa Clara" located in central Cuba, about three-hours drive from Havana, 268 km through the National Highway, Santa Clara was founded in 1689 from the village Cubanacan, of ancient Indian.
With the population about 260 000, Santa Clara is a pleasant university city in the center of the island, an important commercial center for minerals, sugarcane, and livestock from the surrounding region.
www.netssa.com /santaclara.html   (706 words)

  
 :: Santa Clara California Hotels : Real Estate : Restaurants :::
Santa Clara's key attractions include the Paramount's Great America theme park, which first opened in 1976, and the Triton Museum of Art.
The city is also home to the Jesuit-run Santa Clara University (SCU), which has approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 3,200 graduate students and boasts one of the highest graduation rates among western regional universities.
Located on the SCU campus is the Mission Santa Clara de Asis, which was founded in 1777 and named after Saint Clare of Assisi.
www.santa-clara.com   (349 words)

  
 The Santa Clara
The Santa Clara is on publishing break until the fall.
A 44-year-old woman was shot and killed early Saturday morning at an apartment complex a block away from Santa Clara, though the homicide had no connection to the university, Santa Clara police spokesman Lt. Jim Buchanan said.
Santa Clara police responded to 820 Bellomy Street within a minute after receiving a 1:33 a.m 911 call regarding a disturbance.
www.thesantaclara.com   (250 words)

  
 California Mission History: Santa Clara de Asís
It was the intention of the padres to found another mission in pretty meadowland a few miles south of San Francisco Bay as soon as the San Francisco mission was well established.
Natural disasters did not prevent Mission Santa Clara from achieving great prosperity, being exceeded at the time only by San Gabriel in the importance of its possessions.
In 1851 the property was given to the Jesuits who founded, and still maintain, the University of Santa Clara on the old mission site.
www.californiamissions.com /cahistory/santaclara.html   (284 words)

  
 The Santa Clara Chorale
Mission Santa Clara was founded by Father Junipero Serra, and was named for Saint Clare of Assisi.
Santa Clara College was founded in 1851 by Father John Nobili, and was the first institute of higher learning in California.
In 1912, Santa Clara College became Santa Clara University and in 1961, the first women undergraduate students were admitted.
www.scc.org   (435 words)

  
 Santa Clara Houses and Homes For Sale as Real Estate in Santa Clara county
The city has a population of 102,895, and is located approximately 45 miles south of San Francisco in Santa Clara County.
If it is newer or older residential real estate for sale in Santa Clara, in Santa Clara County you can be sure we have what you are looking for.
Top, local expert real estate agents and Realtors in Santa Clara and surrounding cities in CA will respond to your request for information for buying or selling homes and other real estate.
www.santa-clara-homes-for-sale.com   (412 words)

  
 CUBAmistad - Santa Clara   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This beautiful park is the central square of Santa Clara.
It has a charming gazebo which is still used for band concerts, as well as a curious set of double sidewalks which curve throughout the park.
Despite the obvious differences in history and culture, Santa Clara has many things in common with Bloomington.
www.bloomington.in.us /~amistad/santaclara.html   (316 words)

  
 Leadership Santa Clara
What the City of Santa Clara will be like as we progress farther into the 21st century depends on the contributions of active and informed local leaders—people like yourself who make a commitment to give back to the community where they live and work.
Leadership Santa Clara is a program designed to prepare current and future leaders for the many challenges that lie ahead.
Full-day sessions are held at a variety of Santa Clara business and government sites, offering a peek behind-the-scenes of different organizations as well as convenient meeting locations.
www.ci.santa-clara.ca.us /community/commu_vol_leadership_sc.html   (434 words)

  
 City of Santa Clara: A Smart Business Move
Santa Clara maintains all the positive aspects about the Valley you've come to expect, including world-class technology infrastructure, a highly-educated workforce, and the ability to make your location work for you.
In Santa Clara the opportunity gets even better with a thirty to forty percent savings on electricity rates and the lowest combined electric, water, and sewer rates of any Bay Area City.
Excellent facilities are available at prices unheard of in recent times, and when you add to that Santa Clara's reliable, cost-efficient municipal services, you have a business plan poised for success.
www.movetosantaclara.com   (216 words)

  
 Cuba Junky - Santa Clara
He was a central leader in Cuba’s war of national liberation and led the victory of the Battle of Santa Clara.
Roberto López Hernández, first secretary of the Communist Party in Villa Clara, and Mercedes Piñon, the monument’s director, unveiled the plaque with the inscription of National Monument.
It is located at the entrance to the museum that houses the documents, photos and other objets of historical value recounting the life and work of the legendary guerrilla.
www.cuba-junky.com /villa-clara/santa-clara-city.htm   (777 words)

  
 Santa Clara Sporting.org Soccer League - Santa Clara Soccer Fields
Welcome to the Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club, a high-level competitive club in Santa Clara, California, and affiliated with the Santa Clara Youth Soccer League.
Santa Clara Sporting is one of the oldest and most successful competitive youth soccer organizations in the United States.
With over 450 players on 28 teams from under-10 to under-18, Santa Clara Sporting continues to have a major impact on the local, district, regional and national soccer scenes.
www.santaclarasporting.com   (261 words)

  
 Hawthorn Suites Santa Clara — Your Extended Stay Hotel in California
The Hawthorn Suites LTD. - Santa Clara is a stylish and sophisticated hotel, thoughtfully designed with the California business traveler in mind.
Centrally located in the Santa Clara/San Jose area, our distinctive lodging is an urban retreat for extended-stay travelers seeking modern convenience mixed with warm, casual California ambiance.
Enjoy Santa Clara, California Hospitality - Our complimentary hot breakfast buffet, evening social hours, movies, high-speed internet access, and an impressive array of business services, you'll feel right at home and work.
www.hssantaclara.com   (302 words)

  
 Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Welcome to the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce and Convention-Visitor's Bureau, your business and visitor resource for Silicon Valley Central.
Located just north of San Jose, Santa Clara is a culturally and economically diverse city.
Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce and Convention-Visitor's Bureau
www.santaclarachamber.org   (90 words)

  
 Santa Clara Youth Soccer League
The Santa Clara Youth Soccer League is a member of the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) participating in Region IV (Western US), Northern California Association (CYSA-N) - District II.
The Santa Clara University Broncos Soccer Program is seeking ball kids for the 2006 home schedule of games to be played at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara.
Santa Clara Youth Soccer is hosting a jamboree event for U8 and U10 Boys and Girls Teams.
www.scyouthsoccer.org   (459 words)

  
 NAMI Santa Clara County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
NAMI Santa Clara County is one of the largest Bay Area NAMI affiliates of the the NAMI California and the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI).
NAMI Santa Clara County received a $4,900 grant from the Rotary Club of San Jose in December 2005.
Many NAMI families in Santa Clara County whose family members live in downtown San Jose are indebted to Grace Community Center for their welcoming open program.
www.namisantaclara.org   (783 words)

  
 Official Website Of The Santa Clara Police Department Home Page
The Santa Clara Police Department is part of a team effort from your City government to make Santa Clara a pleasant and safe place to live.
The personnel of the Santa Clara Police Department stand ready to serve the Mission City to keep our families and businesses safe and successful.
The Santa Clara Police Department is delighted to bring you our first online annual report (3.8MB PDF).
www.scpd.org   (180 words)

  
 Santa Clara Valley (CA) Cursillo Home Page
Santa Clara Servant Community Primarily Anglican/Episcopal: multiple denominations
Santa Clara Co. Cursillo FAQ Page List of good Cursillo FAQ links.
The Santa Clara Servant Community meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Ave.
www.geocities.com /Heartland/1347/amdec.html   (1622 words)

  
 Agnews Insane Asylum, Santa Clara County, California -- National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
Today known as the world famous Sun Microsystems/Agnews Developmental Center, the campus-like setting of the former Agnews Insane Asylum consists of a grouping of numerous reinforced concrete, brick, stucco and tile buildings.
The auditorium and mansion have been used for many public events since their restoration was completed including performances by the community ballet, chorale, symphony and drum and bugle corps.
For rental of the auditorium and mansion, contact the City of Santa Clara's Parks and Recreation Department at 408-615-2261.
www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/santaclara/agn.htm   (770 words)

  
 Santa Clara Vanguard - A Non-Profit Youth Music & Dance Organization
Amidst beautiful blue skies and strawberry shortcake, the Vanguard Cadets completed their final camp Memorial Weekend at Mission College in Santa Clara.
To continue a tradition of pride, respect, and excellence of a champion.
No portion of this site may be reproduced without the express written consent of the Santa Clara Vanguard Booster Club.
www.scvanguard.org   (348 words)

  
 Santa Clara Convention and Visitor's Bureau - Silicon Valley Central - Santa Clara Hotels, Santa Clara Attractions, ...
Santa Clara Convention and Visitor's Bureau - Silicon Valley Central - Santa Clara Hotels, Santa Clara Attractions, Santa Clara Meetings and Conventions
The Santa Clara Convention & Visitor's Bureau and the Santa Clara Convention Center welcomes you to our website.
Santa Clara is the ideal location for business meetings, conventions and leisure travel in California.
www.santaclara.org   (170 words)

  
 Santa Clara University - Official Athletic Site
Santa Clara University offers camps in a variety of sports throughout the summer with high level coaching from our well-respected coaching staffs.
Santa Clara University freshman Amaechi Igwe has been called in to the United States Under-20 national team for a two-game series against Canada this week.
Santa Clara Baseball head coach Mark O'Brien on Tuesday announced the signing of another standout member of his stellar recruiting class of 2006.
santaclarabroncos.cstv.com   (493 words)

  
 The County of Santa Clara - Sheriff, Office of the (ELO)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office has 630 sworn personnel and a budget of $105,440,872.00.
The Sheriff's Office also maintains contracts with the Valley Transportation Authority and the Santa Clara County Parks Department for law enforcement services.
The Sheriff of Santa Clara County is pleased to announce that currently within the jurisdiction of the Sheriff there are no reported missing persons.
www.sccgov.org /portal/site/sheriff   (298 words)

  
 Santa Clara
In 1851 Santa Clara College was established in the old mission buildings.
Lieutenant José Joaquín Moraga arrived in the Santa Clara Valley with 14 settlers and their families on November 29, 1777 to found El Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe near the present civic center.
In 1853 Rogers secured organization of the school as Santa Clara Township School District No. 2, the school was renamed in Moreland's honor in 1862.
ohp.parks.ca.gov /?page_id=21522   (3153 words)

  
 NBC11.com - Health - West Nile Virus Detected In Santa Clara Co.
Despite the cold and wet weather, the mosquitoes are surviving.
Instead of waiting until May, mosquitoes in Santa Clara County are already breeding and some of their offspring are carrying West Nile virus.
Kriss Costa, of Santa Clara County Vector Control, says, "What we're seeing is a lot of mosquitoes that could potentially infect humans later on in the season."
www.nbc11.com /health/8089971/detail.html   (567 words)

  
 Santa Clara Ballet
Since 1973, we have fostered the art of dance in the Santa Clara Valley and beyond.
Our success is measured in the love of dance instilled in the thousands of children and adults that have come through the school, the company, and the theater.
The Santa Clara Ballet School offers a variety of excellent classes for all levels and abilities.
www.geocities.com /Vienna/Strasse/7530/SCBallet.html   (659 words)

  
 Santa Clara City Library - About the Library - Branch Locations, Hours, & Phone Numbers
The Central Park Library is the largest Santa Clara City Library facility.
The Mission Library Family Reading Center is also headquarters for "READ Santa Clara." English-speaking adults can improve their reading, writing, or math skills through this free literacy program.
Click on READ Santa Clara for more information.
www.library.ci.santa-clara.ca.us /about-the-library/locations.html   (169 words)

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