Letters to the Editor
Letter from Nick Dellaporta
The 49ers have shown that they can be civic-minded and generous to communities through volunteerism and philanthropy. It is ironic and disappointing, then, that they are suing Santa Clara County’s Oversight Board to try to...
Letter from James Rowen
The sadness of the stadium saga is not that there is still opposition to the stadium. The Battle of Chavez Canyon in Los Angeles still divides Dodger fans and many older Latinos. It is sad...
Letter from Ken McAlister
Re: Senior Tax Exemption June 20, 2012 issue Perhaps unintentional, but the statement “Though voters overwhelmingly supported …” seemed an inappropriate lead for an article intended to help seniors file for an exemption. I am...
Letter from James Rowen
Miles is correct when he points out that Ina Bendis and Christine Kolterman are both political tumors malignantly investing themselves into our school district’s respiratory system. Kolterman is filled with loathing for our city officials...
Letter from Ed Garcia
I purchased a brick for the S.C. Veterans Memorial a few years ago. I am a Navy veteran of the Korean War (NOT Conflict). Now I read that our City Manager was awarded a brick...
Letter from Anne Bays
My Trip in the Park On Wednesday night, 6-20-12, my husband and I went to Central Park for the summer concert series. I was walking from the handicapped parking lot to the pavilion when I...
Letter from Alan Eft
I’m in favor of Prop 29. Much of what those against it say is just a smoke screen – no pun intended. But, I really don’t care about the arguments. I don’t even care if...
Letter from Mary Jane Jenkins and Maddie Zvalo
Working Together and Going Green Dear Santa Clara Weekly, We all notice the trash that blows throughout the city. But what some of us don’t know is where it goes. Littering is a serious and...
Letter from Don Steinfeld
Dear Editor, The Santa Clara City Council proclaimed May, 2012, as Stroke Awareness Month and I commend them for doing so. As a 35 year old resident of Santa Clara who suffered a stroke 4...
Letter from Marilyn Keever
I was sad to learn recently that Trader Joes may not be part of the renovated Mervyn’s Plaza because they thought there might not be enough business to sustain another store in our location. I...