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Business

Keep Calm and Cherry On at Sunnyvale’s Orchard Fruit Stand

Author Cynthia ChengPosted on June 19, 2019
On a sunny June day at Sunnyvale’s Orchard Heritage Park, Jose Zavala, 15, pitted cherries. “There’s a tool I use to punch a hole through the cherry so the...
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Public Safety

Flame of Hope Makes Another Successful Run Through Santa Clara, Sunnyvale

Author AdminPosted on June 19, 2019
“This is fabulous. This is what we’re all about. Law enforcement, they’re giving back to the community, they’re volunteering their time; running...
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City Politics

Commissioners Get a Primer on El Camino Real Retail

Author Jacob BournePosted on June 19, 2019
The Planning Commission’s most recent meeting on June 12 was dominated by a study session on the El Camino Real Specific Plan....
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Business

A Family Affair: The Hut Reopens Just in Time for Santa Clara University Graduation

Author Erika TownePosted on June 19, 2019
It’s back and better than ever. After a three year hiatus, the popular Dads and Grads event at The Hut returned to...
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City Politics

Grand Jury Finds Santa Clara Compliance with Public Records Law “Unacceptable”

Author Carolyn SchukPosted on June 18, 2019June 19, 2019
Santa Clara has failed to comply with the California Public Records Act (CPRA) by lacking systems, employee training and documentation to properly...
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Community

A “Summer of Discovery” at Santa Clara Libraries

Author Cynthia ChengPosted on June 18, 2019
At the June 8 Summer Reading Kickoff held at Northside Library, Musician mikO Tolliver from the Rock Star Guitar Academy channeled her love...
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Public Safety

Santa Clara Police Report: June 9 – 15

Author Santa Clara Police DepartmentPosted on June 18, 2019
The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the City and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides...
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Schools

Santa Clara Unified Bids Farewell to Dr. Stan Rose, Talks Disaster Preparedness, Budget

Author Alissa SorotenPosted on June 17, 2019
Though many in attendance were anxious to find out the fate of the Golden State Warriors, the overall theme of June 13...
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Schools

Options for All Partners with Joey Travolta to Train Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Filmmaking

Author Diane AndrewsPosted on June 16, 2019June 17, 2019
Options for All has created an unexpected and exciting career path for Bay Area adults with developmental disabilities — filmmaking. The nonprofit...
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Community

Sunny Dosanjh, Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Author Diane AndrewsPosted on June 15, 2019
A mosaic of photos honoring former U.S. Air Force Sergeant Sunny Dosanjh as Volunteer of the Year for 2018 is on the...

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Letters To The Editor

When I learned of the horrible tragedy in Manhattan concerning the helicopter crash, I recalled that during the 1960s, it was considered chic to use helicopters in downtown Manhattan using the PanAm Building as a heliport. There were many accidents, and using an urban area filled with building for air taxis was eliminated especially after 9/11. Now, Santa Clara’s Bluto Blogger given some money under the table from Jude the Cockroach, is boasting over the moronic idea of skyports at City Place in an area impacted by the airport, an area near a bird refuge, near an area to be littered with large buildings, Respect for the community is never a Jude Barry objective, his attitudes are like mud slime that comes from the slough, filled with stink and staining the area. Be prepared to move about town hoping for no debris.

James Rowen

On February 5th, the Santa Clara City Council voted to enact an ordinance prohibiting smoking in multi-unit residences. Condominiums, townhouses, and duplexes all fall under the ordinance, regardless of whether the resident is an owner or a tenant. The new law is well-intentioned; the city wants to protect residents from the dangerous effects of secondhand smoke. However, the city council failed to provide exception or alternative for residents who rely on medical cannabis for their health. Patients who smoke or vape must take their medication at home, because Santa Clara has already banned smoking in nearly all public spaces. Under the ordinance, cannabis users living in multi-unit residences will be unable to smoke or vape in their own homes, in public spaces, or within 30 feet of any no-smoking zone. There are no such places in most of Santa Clara, therefore residents must leave the city in order to lawfully

Tracey Simmons

I recently read “City Lights Espresso: Where Everybody Knew Your Name” in the Silicon Valley Voice, and learned that the Mayor had coffee there. As a teenager who lives in the Santa Clara School District, I’d love to meet the Mayor over coffee. I think something like Mayor’s Coffee with Teens would be nice, as it could be a welcomed first step toward getting youth to pay attention to the City governance. Teens can provide advice and recommendations to the Mayor concerning issues and policies from recreation, lifestyle, to volunteerism. Mayor’s Coffee with Teens will increase the level of civic engagement of local students, allow them to learn to put ideas into action, and make a direct impact on their communities.

Angela Zheng

Almost forty years ago, as a student council member at San Jose State, I did something very dumb. I supported a motion to fund the University Committee in Solidarity with El Salvador. It was silly and an actin completely out of touch with the interests of my fellow college students. It seemed like a good, my colleagues were bright people, one of whom became Chief of Staff to the Governor, But I had the affliction that some Santa Clara elected officials have, a break with reality. Yes, for the record, and I have said this multiple times, the 49ers are irresponsible at times. But when the city puts its faith in buffoons who do nothing as City Clerk, council members who act with the maturity of nine year olds, it begs the questions n, how long will this go on?

James Rowen

Many Countries and people of the world view us with disdain and disrespect even though we provide money, health care, schooling etc. to illegal aliens. I too am disgusted by our immigration laws. So in order to get back world love and respect, I propose that we change our immigration laws to become exactly like Mexico's. No one criticizes Mexico's laws on illegal immigration so it must be the best and most humane.

Manuel Sousa

In response to "Up in Smoke" and today's letter to the editor (June 5), one major issue that has not been addressed is vaping and smoking e-cigarette products, which have been proven to be harmful. Despite zero-tolerance policies, Santa Clara County school districts should educate students about the highly addictive and harmful consequences of e-cigarette use. The vaping industry specifically targets their advertisements towards young adults.

Chloe Kufeld

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