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The world’s most popular rock band, U2, played to a sold-out Levi’s Stadium last Wednesday night. Sixty thousand fans were enthralled, elated appreciative and inspired. Fans from around the world came to see this show right here in Santa Clara. They filled our restaurants and hotels and spent millions in our community. The estimated revenue … Read more
You have been told for years “It’s like riding a bicycle, you never forget how.” While this may apply to riding a bike, it doesn’t always work in the absence of common sense. Even the more skilled biker can take a spill during a mental lapse. It seems our Mayor and a few Council members … Read more
Demonizing developers is a dopey idea destined to decimate dollars and deem us destitute. Citizens, what are you thinking? Have you forgotten? It wasn’t that long ago, just before you bought your ranch rambler, orchards were being ripped out to build housing for you and your neighbors. After all, you needed a place to live … Read more
It should be obvious to most residents of Santa Clara that not every citizen sees City issues the same way. That was proven again during our last election. The general rule in American politics is the winner is determined by the majority vote. Which usually works in most elections if you omit the electoral college. … Read more
Ever notice that some things are not as they seem? Like a counterfeit $100 bill? It looks good, it has all the right markings but there is just something missing. When tested, it just doesn’t spend well at the bank. A few months ago, voters were promised a lot of changes and that Santa Clara … Read more
Freedom is not free. It is attached to an expensive price tag, paid for with the blood of our mothers and fathers who fought, were wounded and many never to return. There are few families in Santa Clara that have been left untouched by the struggle to remain free. With every generation, the challenge to … Read more
Dealing directly with decisions that determine our destiny is a deep dilemma, dramatized in the duality of the direction decided. A case in point is the recent brouhaha over our City Council’s reluctance to sign an agreement with our hired hands who provide basic security services at our stadium. Landmark is a company that has … Read more
Councilmember Debi Davis had it right in 2015 when she voted against an increase in the minimum wage. Her voice was lost to the madding crowd on Council who for the most part never had to make a payroll. Santa Clara’s minimum wage jumped from $9 an hour to $11.10 on January 1, 2016. It … Read more
Things may not be working out so well for Mayor Gillmor’s 2017 agenda. Let’s take a brief look at some of the issues that have become a plague on the platter of programs she has proposed. You remember the 49ers audit she launched with fanfare and trumpeting during the election? This was a wild claim … Read more
“The Zookeeper’s Wife” is a recent edition and addition to the great works penned by Diane Ackerman. While she has created other best sellers and essays, this story captures the essence of life in war torn Warsaw as if you are there. Taken from the diaries of Antonina Zabinski and her husband Jan, we are … Read more