Campbell: General

Car ends up in yard after missed Pollard Road left turn

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:19:36 PDT

"A car attempting to make a left turn from Pollard Road onto York Avenue on June 5 lost control and crashed into a home, damaging the house's gas line, police said." No one was hurt and no foul play is suspected. The driver claimed there was a problem with the brakes but an inspection "revealed no malfunction with the brakes". The unoccupied house is near Jack Fischer Park.
http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_9575551

Campbell man still recovering after beating

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:48:18 PDT

A Campbell man was beaten up on April 24 Pejham on West Hamilton Avenue. He was trying to defend a young woman who was being harassed by a drunk parolee. The victim, Hamid Pejham, is "a 59-year-old convenience store clerk who collects and maintains bicycles in his spare time."
His injuries are detailed below:
Today Pejham can barely stand for a few minutes before he gets too dizzy, a result of the repeated kicks and punches to the head. When speaking,...more

Planes Late At Night

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:53:52 PDT

Anyone have any idea what those planes are doing flying right now? They've been out for at least half an hour. If they're fumigating, I wish they'd let us know because on a hot night like this, we have the windows open, especially the one right next to the clean dishes in the kitchen. I used to hear planes flying as late as 2 am in the past few months. Thankfully I haven't been awake lately at that time to hear them. It's not loud enough to be a nuisance since I don't usually keep the windows open but I've...more

Scam Alert: Magazine Solictors & Mail Theft

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:18:46 PDT

We just had another door-to-door magazine solicitor come by, despite our glaringly large NO SOLICITING sign on the door. This is probably the fifth time in the past year. This is a scam! Please do not buy magazines from these people! If you already purchased a magazine, you have 72 hours to cancel the order.
The article Campbell residents warned about mail thefts by Cathy Weselby appears in both the Campbell Reporter (page 6, April 11, 2008) and the Mercury News.
Here's...more

Businesses that have Come and Gone in Downtown Campbell

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:46:03 PDT

Businesses come and go (and change) for many reasons -- some good, some bad, and some probably sad.
I felt like making a list -- here are some that came to mind -- I wonder what I left off -- and what I don't remember?
Tutta Bella
Urban Ice Cream
Kensington Art Center
Pandemonium
Plugged...more

ACS - Relay for life of Campbell Volunteers Needed

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:18:00 PDT

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is the largest annual not-for-profit fundraising event in the world. It is an overnight team event that raises awareness of cancer in the community and raises funds to fight cancer. Throughout Relay for Life, teams of friends, family and co-workers commit to keeping at least one member walking on the track...because cancer never sleeps. It will take place right here in Campbell on July 12-13 at the Campbell Community Center.
Last year's event raised over $300,000! Go Campbell!
This...more

Event: St. Patty's Day Cruise and Pub Ride

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:30:07 PDT

What up Guy's and Gal's,
O.k. so here's the deal....I am trying to organize a St. Patricks Day cruise and bar hop.I am on my own trying to get a Nor-Cal chapter of the Chopaderos bike club started.But I can't start a club with out members right?.We are not repesentin the Chopaderos at this point,just trying to see who is serious about this and who is not. So here I am trying to recruit enough guy's and gal's to dust off there rides,custom,oldskool or new skool.....as long as they got a...more

Good Gardener & Tree Trimmer Wanted

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:11:13 PST

Can anyone recommend a good gardener in the Campbell area? We also need someone who trims trees (doesn't have to be the same gardener, as I know not all of them trim trees.) We prefer someone who doesn't use pesticides. Thanks!

Hooters Coming to Campbell

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:49:48 PST

The old Spoons site on the corner of Hamilton and Bascom will become a Hooters and likely open in April.
The cover story in today's Campbell Reporter, Whether it's naughty or nice, Hooters comes to town, says, "Campbell officials have little say as to whether Hooters can open within its city limits...as long as Hooters has
the same operational hours and number of seats as Spoons, the chain
does...more

Event: Cantabile Chorale Holiday Concert

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:21:25 PST

Join Cantabile Chorale and special guest artists The Menlo Brass Quintet and T. Paul Rosas, organ, as we initiate the holiday season.
Shimmering brass and rich organ accompany 40 Cantabile Chorale voices in an array of familiar Christmas anthems. The spotlight moves in turn from favorites by Renaissance Masters Palestrina, Sch�tz and Praetorius to classic French carols and Regina Caeli by Jonathan Willcocks.
Then on to contemporary works by our three local...more

Campbell Community Meeting Report: S. Winchester Dev Plan

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:57:18 PDT

A crowd consisting primarily of local residents attended a meeting recently in the Campbell City Hall Chambers to discuss their ideas of the development of Winchester Blvd. from Hamilton to Budd Avenue and to hear city staff present various kinds of design standard possibilities as the boulevard is developed. Led by Acting Community Development Director Jackie Young Lind, ideas and concerns were recorded and recapped at the end of the evening.
Primary concerns were traffic and parking, with citizens asking to know about traffic studies and how parking would affect surrounding...more

Event: Heart of Chaos Chalk Art Festival - Cambrian Neighborhood

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:18:19 PDT

Come out and experience the magic of "sidewalk" chalk art at the Camden Community Center! Featured artists will be demonstrating their craft from 10am to 2pm. You're invited to join in and try your hand at chalk art! There will also be face painting for children and prizes for best chalk art!
The chalk art festival will bring an explosion of color, vitality and a sense of community to the Cambrian neighboorhood as Heart of Chaos artists demonstrate the many varieties of chalk art and invite the children and adults...more

PSA: West Nile Virus found in parts of Campbell, San Jose, S

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:35:06 PDT

If you live in Campbell, San Jose, Saratoga or Los Gatos (the area surrounding the 95124 zip code) and received a neon green postcard from the Santa Clara County Vector Control, it's because birds with West Nile Virus have been found within 2 miles of your home. More info and a map of the area of concern can be found here.
Traps have been set for adult mosquitoes. We just received a yellow postcard from SCCVC stating that infected mosquitoes have been found. Weather permitting, they will be fogging our area...more

Downtown Residents Establish Neighborhood Association

Sat, 12 May 2007 01:53:32 PDT

Downtown Campbell residents have recently formed their own association called the Downtown Campbell Neighborhood Association (DCNA).
The organization was started by a committee of residents concerned about the growth and development of the area and its effect on the character and safety of the surrounding neighborhoods.
In late 2006, residents of Downtown Campbell formed an informational e-mail network to communicate about development issues and city meetings. In early 2007 a committee of residents created the DCNA to create a platform to voice...more

Car thefts in Campbell and surrounding areas are up 50%

Tue, 08 May 2007 11:37:26 PDT

Car thefts are up 50% in the first part of 2007, according to this article in the Campbell Reporter. If you park your car outside, I'd advise getting an alarm with a starter disable. Cars that are most likely to be stolen include early 1990s Honda Civics and Honda Accords, Saturns and Toyota Camrys.
Excerpts from the article:
* With car thefts on the rise in Campbell, police are advising all residents to lock their vehicles and keep their valuables with...more

Volunteers needed for the Campbell Highland Games June 16

Tue, 08 May 2007 11:33:23 PDT

The Campbell Highland Games has been around for 29 years. This year's games will be held on Saturday June 16 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Campbell Community Center. We need help starting on Friday all day and of course on Saturday from 7 am - 8 pm.
We need over 200 volunteers to help the games run smoothly. We would love to have you help out. Individuals wanting to volunteer can help in these areas: ticket sales, t-shirt & soda sales in our information booth, beer sales (checking id's...more

Moving the Campbell Museum

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:58:13 PDT

This editorial piece, written by Sally Howe (Publisher and Editor, Campbell Express), was published in the Campbell Express on March 28, 2007:
Pardon me if I take umbrage with the Campbell City Council's decision to do a "study" on the feasibility of "moving" our Campbell Museum. Sounds like they may have already made up their minds, but they certainly didn't ask ME -- and I've been here longer than they have!
I shouldn't really say they because it was a three-two vote...more

Campbell Library Teen Poetry Contest (April 2007)

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:34:46 PDT

To celebrate National Poetry Month in April 2007, the Campbell Library is holding a Teen Poetry Contest!
Beginning April 3, each student may submit up to three original poems (no longer than 30 lines). The deadline for entering is April 30, 2007. One middle school and one high school winner will receive a $25 cash prize.
Entry forms will be available at either the Children's or the Adult Reference desks at Campbell Public Library, 77 Harrison Avenue in Campbell. For more information,...more

Rash of purse, wallet thefts reported at Campbell stores

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 01:04:00 PDT

This is a good reminder to be vigilant about not leaving your wallets and purses unattended, no matter where you are. A recent Mercury News article states that "Since October, more than 20 purses and wallets have been reported stolen by shoppers at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market on South Bascom Avenue in Campbell, according to police."

Architecture in Downtown Campbell Redevelopment

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 02:31:14 PST

There were two fascinating community meetings held by the City of Campbell (one on November 30, 2006 and the other on February 5, 2007) to discuss plans to redevelop East Campbell Avenue, specifically the area between the Light Rail tracks and Highway 17 underpass. You can download the Power Point presentation for the meeting here, but be warned: the file is 7MB in size.
One of the issues raised at the meeting was that of architecture. There is clearly a sense, by the specialists brought in to design the plan, that...more