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How in the world can you determine the truth in our mixed-up mess of half-truths that are convoluted, contorted, repackaged, rebranded and retold as the “truth?” Like a communicable disease, half-truths are contagious and without investigation, these “news bites,” these half-truths become the “truth.” It is very similar to that game we played as kids … Read more
Progress can be powerful, potent and pleasing when applied with thought, insight and diligence. Santa Clara’s council majority and new administrators are demonstrating this by their attention to detail, priorities and administrative actions. It’s exciting when common sense is the driving force behind council decisions instead of political agendas, individual recognition and egos. However, even … Read more
Yes, the City of Santa Clara has become “mature,” and many of our long-loved facilities are dealing with age. We are aware that no structure, highway or facility lasts forever. With your help and vote, your city council wants to update Santa Clara’s aging infrastructure. It is a bit embarrassing that we have ignored maintenance … Read more
House cleaning usually conjures up visions of a vacuum cleaner, broom, mop and dust rags. Sometimes, this also refers to politics, which is the case we are discussing this week. You are responsible for the city council members you have working for you today. Their responsibility should be to make decisions which are in the … Read more
Jeff Rosen is the Santa Clara County District Attorney who has turned his back on law, order and residents. His record ranks right up there with George Gascon, D.A. from Los Angeles. They both have never met a criminal they didn’t like. They have emptied our jail cells, reduced bail to zero, returned apprehended criminals … Read more
It’s not even election time and the arrows of accusation are flying with fury, ragging on the Santa Clara Council. Well, most of the Council. This “Not So Grand Jury” has been called on again to produce a pro-Gillmor, anti-Council epistle. This callous core of caustic community comrades is castigating the Santa Clara Council for … Read more
Watching Santa Clara City Council meetings may not compete with Real Housewives of Atlanta or even rank in your top ten. However, these meetings are the face of Santa Clara and represent the City’s leadership. The disdain for their colleagues and City staff demonstrated by Mayor Lisa Gillmor and her floundering lone supporter, Kathy Watanabe, … Read more
Your Santa Clara Police Department has gotten what it wants thanks to Mayor Lisa Gillmor, who successfully orchestrated an enviable pay package for the folks in blue. This small force of 150 officers can continue to boast they are the second highest-paid cops in California. In addition, the police union was successful in keeping the … Read more
You have no doubt noticed there have been changes in Santa Clara. Mostly good. It is terrific to see the progress of Santa Clara’s City Council. Resolving the long, and sometimes contentious, issues with the 49ers will add millions in revenue to the City. The majority in charge of the Council can now spend their … Read more
“Go Niners” is now a slogan you can shout without Mayor Lisa Gillmor going off the rails and ragging all over the shouter. Santa Clara has settled its long, drawn-out dispute with the 49ers that should never have happened. Remember, 2010? Gillmor and the City were totally enamored with the idea of the Niners coming … Read more