Letters to the Editor
Why Are We Not Voting on Legislation Which Ends Single-family Zoning? – Letter to the Editor
According to census.gov, there are approximately 7 million single-family homes in California, and approximately 21 million people living in them (slightly more than 50% of the state’s population).. SB 9 and SB 10 are high-density...
Republic Metropolitan – Response to Silicon Valley Voice Article – Letter to the Editor
To the Editor, In regards to your article of July 15, 2021 regarding Republic Metropolitan’s proposal at 500 Benton Street in Santa Clara. Republic Metropolitan responded to every specification set forth in the ENA. This...
Council Weak on Oversight Responsibilities – Letter to the Editor
As a concerned Santa Clara citizen, it troubles me that members of our city council do not hold our highly paid civil servants (city staff) accountable. Specifically, in the form of overpaid City Manager Deanna...
Crowing without feathers – Letter to the Editor
Crowing without feathers (in one’s cap) Dear Editor, I get that most people don’t trust the government and most never learned much science in school. But our low national vaccination rate is the fault of...
Think like a Philosopher – Letter to the Editor
French philosopher Rene Descartes once wondered about how he knew he existed. He began examining his thoughts and discovered that he can’t be sure of anything… until he became certain that he was doubting his...
Teens, Step Up! – Letter to the Editor
As a teenager, I did not see the necessity of getting vaccinated due to the possible side effects. Then one day, my employer notified me that the vaccine was soon to be mandatory. So, I...
Our Community Garden Took a Village – Letter to the Editor
Weeding at the Municipal Rose Garden was a perfect volunteering opportunity. Recently, my sister and I went there to help with the preparation of an upcoming event. Specifically, we removed the weeds. As the roses...
Myanmar – Letter to the Editor
Feeling Lucky in Myanmar They came for us Me, Ko Toe and Lay Thandar In the middle of the night At the station We were told to “ride our bikes” So off we went Bow-legged...
SB 9 & SB 10: No affordable housing but giveaways to developers – Letter to the Editor
In early June, our state senators will vote on SB9 and SB10, which upzone single-family zones without California Environmental Quality Act reviews. Upzoning increases land price, and makes it harder for homebuyers to compete with...
There is Always a Silver Lining in Every Cloud – Letter to the Editor
On March 10, 2020, I received an email from my school’s principal that the school would be closing because of the coronavirus. From that day, I have started my quarantine. During that time, I was...