Author: Miles H Barber, Publisher
MilestonesOp-Ed
Milestones – Gillmor’s Power Play – Opinion
July 16, 2026
It is only July and it appears there is more interest in the November election than the results of FIFA...
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Milestones – Late to the Party – Opinion
July 9, 2026
Fédération Internationale de Football Association is more often called FIFA. It is perhaps the largest sporting competition in the world....
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Milestones – Bullet Train to Wealth Tax? – Opinion
July 2, 2026
Now this is a stupid idea whose time has not come, and it never should. A wealth tax on success...
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Milestones – You Have to Ask Why? – Opinion
June 25, 2026
With Santa Clara being host to a major part of the World Cup games, why hasn’t our city laid out...
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Milestones – Welcome to Santa Clara – Opinion
June 18, 2026
We warmly welcome the teams, coaches, and visitors who have come to compete, attend, and cheer at the FIFA events....
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Milestones – Wishful Thoughts – Opinion
June 4, 2026
Huge thanks to our Weekly reporter David Alexander for peeling the lid off the monumentally manufactured mess at Santa Clara’s...
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Milestones – From Fairy Tale to Nightmare – Opinion
May 27, 2026
Once upon a time, the City of Santa Clara enjoyed the fruits of its investment in a convention center, run...
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Milestones – Daniel Chung is … – Opinion
May 21, 2026
Daniel Chung is running for District Attorney. He has about 25 good reasons why voters support him. One reason is...
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Milestones – The Good Old Boys May Not Be So Good – Opinion
May 14, 2026
In reading over the glossy mailings from candidates for office, you would think we have the gems of political jewels....
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Milestones – Your Vote is Vital – Opinion
May 6, 2026
The 2026 California voters’ guide lists nearly 60 candidates for governor. Ridiculous, you think? Are there really that many outstanding...









