Letters to the Editor
Measure C – Letter to the Editor
I’ve been studying the issue of redistricting in Santa Clara. I read the articles about it in the San Jose and Santa Clara papers. I deduce that the rot of identity politics is dividing Santa...
In the weeds of change-making through student activism – Letter to the Editor
As a voting member in my debate circuit, I find engaging in politics difficult. I learned the hard way when to speak up for what I believed, when to stay out of disputes, and how...
Letter to the Editor: No 1%
I was shocked to recently discover that billionaires are investing millions of dollars into building themselves luxury underground bomb shelters, in case there is some sort of catastrophe, whether war or global climate change. I...
Moonlight Bowling Alley – Letter to the Editor
Santa Clara flattened The Moonlite Bowling Alley. 2 years, 10 mo to be exact! All the bowling, we could have enjoyed. Is there going to be a recreational replacement for the citizens to enjoy? This...
Silicon Valley’s Shame – Letter to the Editor
As a member of Saratoga High School’s debate team (public forum), I recently did research about some of the economic problems facing our nation. During my research, I came across an article on food insecurity...
Measure C – Letter to the Editor
RE The City Attorney’s Measure C analysis: Impartial by whose opinion? Yes means: we change the charter to allow 3 districts٫ get sued again costing millions٫ lose the lawsuit٫ change the charter again to comply...
Keep Mahan’s Seat Open – Letter to the Editor
Gillmor and Watanabe play both sides off against each other, making television ads to get their version of Measure J, written by attorneys for the 49ers, passed, then courting the anti-stadium side by using the...
Letter to the Editor
It seems that my words regarding the decision to appoint someone to fill Patricia Mahan’s council seat were misinterpreted by some council members and the press. I encourage everyone to watch the video of the...
Re: Don Lombardi Article – Letter to the Editor
Very good enjoyable article about Don Lombardi and his retirement…A big void for all of us that have taken our vehicles to him in all the years. Always enjoyed talking to Don as well as...
Anne Kepner: Conscientious Candidate for State Assembly – Letter to the Editor
I encourage my Santa Clara Valley neighbors to choose Anne Kepner as our representative to the California Assembly. I have witnessed Anne’s commitment to public service through her extensive volunteer efforts on behalf of students...