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During my Economics class discussion on circular flow, the diagram of money moving in and out of the U.S. economy, one student we’ll call Jack asked two keen questions: Why do minimum wage workers at Westfield Valley Fair make different wages? In addition, does raising the minimum wage help the economy? Teachers love that kind … Read more
Santa Clara Police Chief Mike Sellers gave a gallant speech at the Stadium Authority Meeting last Thursday. In his 16 minutes, he demonstrated that police officers are not only physically brave, but also morally brave. Emerging from the confusion of the Measure J Compliance Audit, Seller’s speech was a breath of fresh air for this … Read more
Santa Clara’s City Place development plan isn’t just another building project. In addition to being the biggest development project proposed in the City’s history, it has a personal connection for me. As an environmental contractor, I provided groundwater monitoring services to the City of Santa Clara at this proposed site from 1976 to 1998. This … Read more
With the football season underway and the first 49ers home pre-season game at Levi’s Stadium on Aug. 23, the 49ers recently released details on a myriad of “enhancements to the venue designed to enrich the visitor experience for the upcoming football season.” According to a statement from the 49ers, in early 2015, the 49ers invited … Read more
The pomp and circumstance surrounding the opening of Levi’s Stadium seems to have been mere months ago, but the home of the 49ers opened one year ago. While welcoming over two million guests in the maiden year, the stadium is heading into it’s second year, almost quietly, with little pomp. Much has transpired in the … Read more
As Super Bowl 50 inches closer and closer by the day, the City of Santa Clara has been gearing up in an array of ways for the historic event, to be held February 7, 2016 at Levi’s Stadium. Focused on beautifying the City, having painted the top of a water storage tank viewable by aircraft … Read more
The Super Bowl 50 Host Committee recently held a two-day familiarization trip for the NFL and its official partners on Nov. 10 and 11. Helping acquaint the NFL with its partners to the San Francisco Bay Area market, the familiarization event showcased the venues throughout the region; providing information about local attractions and venues to … Read more
Striving to increase physical fitness and encourage healthy lifestyles in today’s youth, the 49ers continued an established history of working with local schools, celebrating the grand opening of an innovative, new outdoor fitness zone for students at Don Callejon School on Nov. 3. Built as part of the 49ers’ commitment to the NFL’s Play 60 … Read more
All streaks eventually are broken. The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak. Cal Ripken, Junior’s consecutive games played streak. Streaks come to an end. Seemingly a massive family reunion, this year’s Mission City Bowl game between the Wilcox Chargers and Santa Clara Bruins had plenty to cheer on, a homecoming of sorts, with alumni from years gone by … Read more
Rivalry games bring an unprecedented intensity on the field that is unparalleled. Taunts are amplified. Runners, hoping to gain every extra inch, make swifter moves. Jitters and nerves blister sweaty and tiring bodies. Tackles are stronger, with cleats and shoulder pads clanging harder than ever. With 28 consecutive Mission City Bowl regular season victories, as … Read more