It seems that the easiest task in handling the New Year is to pull out the resolutions list from last year and change the date. The usual items like losing weight, quitting smoking, being nicer to the kids and spouse usually last less than 30 days. On occasion, it is a victory when we can … Read more
What a wonderful gift Santa Clara is enjoying this year. While many good experiences are realities in the city, you have to be grateful for the work of your city council. The addition of Jovan Grogan as City Manager and Glen Googins as City Attorney has infused stability, confidence, and optimism. The council’s choices have … Read more
August 8, 2023 was the devasting fire destroying Lahaina, Maui, killing nearly 100 people and leaving thousands homeless. How do you recover from a calamity this major? Some years ago, California had a similarly catastrophic fire that virtually destroyed the town of Paradise. Now, five years later, the community has rebuilt and recovered…if you can … Read more
Victory is sweet in many ways. In the case of the SF 49ers, it was their confrontation last Sunday that was the sweetest. The bad memory of last year’s confrontation with the Philadelphia Eagles was the freak hit on 49er quarterback Brock Purdy. It ended both Purdy’s season and the 49ers’. While getting even has … Read more
Thanksgiving was terrific for the SF 49ers as they shot down the birds from Seattle 31 to 13. The team made it a great holiday for Bay Area 49ers fans. This week will be a major test for the team as they go against the Philadelphia Eagles. The last encounter against the Eagles was in … Read more
As we know, critics you have with you always…even at Thanksgiving time. It seems The Weekly has shocked the community with criticism about Silicon Valley Power. This has created a current of criticism about The Weekly’s reporting. Shakespeare said it best, “Methinks you doth protest too much.” SVP, while under the direction and oversight of … Read more
Coming out of the nap room, fully rested after a week off, the SF 49ers returned to form. Taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars, who possessed an identical record as the 49ers, (5-3) were well…obliterated by the red and gold. This was the type of performance which had been absent the past few games. Fans expect … Read more
Investigative reporter Erika Towne has turned the spotlight on Silicon Valley Power. What has been suspected, and has now been revealed, SVP has turned its autonomy into a power-hungry fiefdom. At a recent City Council meeting, SVP made it known that they would be requesting another rate increase. This would be the third increase within … Read more
Patty Mahan passed away last week. In Santa Clara she was a legend, a leader and a loving contributor to our entire community. Patty’s contribution to the community will be with us for generations. Her thoughtfulness as a council member and then as mayor catapulted Santa Clara intonational prominence. Every organization Patty belonged to was … Read more
The SF 49ers appear to have solved some hurdles in overcoming the challenges of their opponents. The 49ers continue to draw a stadium-packing crowd at football games. In addition, Levi’s Stadium continues to provide a terrific venue for major profile events, providing funds for stadium debt reduction, refurbishing and even demolition. In a high-profile working … Read more