Milestones – Around Town Ramblings! – Opinion

Publisher Miles Barber looks back on 2023, paying tribute to former Santa Clara mayor Patty Mahan and the current City leadership in place.

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

Milestones – Maui is Making It – Opinion

Publisher Miles Barber talks about what he has witnessed first-hand as the island of Maui recovers from August's devastating fires.

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

Milestones – On to Completion! – Opinion

Publisher Miles Barber celebrates the 49ers' latest victory over the Philadelphia Eagles as well as the completion of the Downtown Precise Plan.

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

Milestones – Wires Crossed? – Opinion

Publisher Miles Barber talks about The Weekly's recent criticism of Silicon Valley Power and the reporting matters to the community.

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

Milestones – Musings Around Town! – Opinion

Publisher Miles Barber talks about the 49ers latest win and how the stadium has brought so much to Santa Clara despite critics like Mayor Lisa Gillmor.

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

Milestones – This Will Blow Your Fuse! – Opinion

Publisher Miles Barber asks the City of Santa Clara to remember why Silicon Valley Power was initially founded, to help the residents.

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

Milestones – A Legend has Left Us! – Opinion

Publisher Miles Barber takes a moment to remember Patty Mahan and what she contributed to bring Santa Clara to the forefront of Silicon Valley.

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

Milestones – Reality Begins with a Thought! – Opinion

Publisher Miles Barber says one of the biggest problems at Levi's Stadium is parking and there's a simple solution that could help everyone.

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

Milestones – We have always done it this way! – Opinion

Publisher Miles Barber says just because it's always been done this way, it doesn't mean the City should continue w/ an elected police chief and city clerk.

If we have always done it that way, we are probably out of touch. This applies to almost everything including Santa Clara’s elected chief of police and city clerk. Before you wrinkle up this article for a quick discard to the garbage can, give a minute to consider your options. If this issue is one … Read more