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Bay Area theater where 2-time Emmy-winner Zendaya got her start to close after 50 years
Despite fundraising, and a huge show of support in the East Bay, a beloved community theater group will have its final curtain call after 50 years.On Thursday, California Shakespeare Theater or "Cal Shakes" in Orinda announced it is suspending operations, beginning layoffs, and taking steps towards what will be the ultimate closure of the company.The theater suffered a serious financial blow due lack of funding, low ticket sales and the COVID-19 pandemic.RELATED: Bay Area theater where Zendaya got her start faces permanent closure due to financial difficultiesBay Area's Cal Shakes theater, established in 1974 and attended by actress Zendaya, faces...
Desis On The Ballot: Satish Chandra, Santa Clara City Council, District 1
An avid proponent of public safety, Satish Chandra is running for the first time as a candidate for Santa Clara City Council, District 1. “Ensuring the safety and security of our residents is paramount,” says Chandra, who also currently serves on the Chief Advisory Committee Board of the Santa Clara Police Department. Born in Telangana, India, Chandra came to the U.S. in 2000, and has been a resident of Santa Clara for over a decade. He wants to bring to governance his 25 years of IT industry expertise, with a focus on data-driven decision-making. In an email interview with India Currents , Chandra says the Indian diaspora is underrepresented in U.S. politics and it needs to actively participate in the democratic process. “This is our opportunity to express our gratitude to this great nation,” he says.
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