Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Compromised Management
The City of Santa Clara for years was a very well run city and the envy of other cities. Clean streets and sidewalks, efficient services, and neighborhoods that are respected. It still is a good...
Response to “Will New El Camino Plan Make it Past the Goal Post?”
El Camino Real Specific Plan Transportation Concerns The Santa Clara City Council may ratify the El Camino Real Specific Plan on May 19, 2026. The transportation portion of the proposal panders to the very vocal...
Letter to the Editor: 2026 Elections District 6
District 6 is currently not up for election. The seat is being held by Councilmember Kelly Cox. She was first elected in 2024, unseating former Councilmember and convicted felon Anthony Becker. I list this district...
Letter to the Editor: 2026 Elections: District 3
District 3 was first established in the 2018 election cycle after the Judge in the City of Santa Clara California Voting Rights lawsuit ordered 6 individual Council districts. Karen Hardy replaced Pat Kolstad, a long...
Letter to the Editor: 2026 Elections District 2
District 2 was first established in the 2018 election cycle after the Judge in the City of Santa Clara California Voting Rights lawsuit ordered 6 individual Council districts. Raj Chahal replaced Dominic Caserta who resigned...
Letter to the Editor: 2026 Elections: Mayor
Note to reader: these are my opinions. The Mayor role for the first time in a long time will go to someone possibly outside of the old guard or could the old guard hold power...
Letter to the Editor: 2026 Elections
The 2026 elections are just around the corner in Santa Clara, and everyone is wondering who will run for various open seats. In 2026, there will be no incumbents defending. No automatic advantages. A rare...
AI in Education and a Lack of Policy Leadership
I am a 35‑year‑old graduate student, returning mid‑career to pursue a second master’s degree, and I am deeply concerned about the impact artificial intelligence is having on learning. I began my program at San Francisco...
Letter to the Editor: Fix a Leak Week
The City of Santa Clara this week, starting March 17th is putting on Fix A Leak week which focuses on all the potential ways to seek out water leaks in your home. However, for the...
Demand Resignations in the Valley of the Crooked Delight
The County and the City of Santa Clara have their share of elected and appointed officials who have pushed the boundaries of how much voters and residents can tolerate. Most will miss the fine details...