Letters to the Editor
The World Cup: Part 2 of 2
At this point no one can stop the energy and the national pride of the teams coming to visit Santa Clara. Seeing downtown San Jose packed and alive with watch parties is amazing; however, the...
The World Cup: Part 1 of 2
The FIFA World Cup in Santa Clara is a dream come true for many. The last time the World Cup was here in America was 1994. A hot dog at the games was roughly $3.50,...
Santa Clara Has a Rare Opportunity – Let’s Build a City, Not Just More Buildings
Santa Clara is at a crossroads. On June 29, residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on the proposed Santa Clara Station Area Specific Plan, a vision that could reshape a significant portion of...
The Wrong Robin Hood
To readers, these are opinions based on facts and history. Robin Hood, a heroic outlaw who robbed from the rich to feed the poor is a classic story derived from English folklore that finds its...
Santa Clara Can Have It Too
Every so often, a simple idea comes along that captures a community’s imagination. Recently, a new Instagram group called santaclaracanhaveittoo has been doing just that. I don’t know the people behind the effort, and I...
The Life and Slow Death of Santa Clara’s Entertainment District, Great America, and the Soul of Santa Clara
Santa Clara’s identity is fading year after year, council meeting after council meeting. You look on a map and see the north of Santa Clara, it’s perfectly planned entertainment zone that goes back to the...
Letter to the Editor: Criminal, Whistleblower, Witness or Patsy? Part 2 of 2
Disclaimer: Note to the reader, these are my opinions based on all the facts, evidence and the history. These are observations of the many connections that cannot be denied. The Political Trial What unfolded during...
Letter to the Editor: Criminal, Whistleblower, Witness or Patsy? Part 1 of 2
Disclaimer: Note to the reader, these are my opinions based on all the facts, evidence and the history. These are observations of the many connections that cannot be denied. What do all the roles listed...
Divided SCUSD Board Meetings – Letter to the Editor
As a parent who has watched school board meetings lately, I feel like things have become way too divided. Most teachers, administrators, and board members care about students, but the conversations have turned angry and...
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...