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Op-Ed: Thanks to the Current City Council Majority for Saving Santa Clara from Gillmor’s Bad Stadium Deal

Michele RyanOctober 30, 2024

As election season heats up, Mayor Lisa Gillmor and Councilmember Kathy Watanabe want voters to believe the 49ers are solely to blame for every financial issue tied to Levi’s...

Op-Ed

Op-Ed: Dear Mayor and Council

Vickie FairchildOctober 23, 2024

Last night, I spoke at the Santa Clara City Council meeting. I was not able to give my full speech. I had...

Op-Ed: Rosen’s Lawless War Against the Death Penalty, Part II

Erika TowneJuly 23, 2024

Three months ago, District Attorney Jeff Rosen unveiled his controversial scheme to have the death sentences of 14 South Bay murderers reduced to prison terms. Although his plan faltered out of the gate because he failed to coordinate scheduling with...

Op-Ed Opinion

Truthish-ness and Truth – Opinion

The Editorial BoardMarch 29, 2024

A week or so ago, the public was treated to the shameful spectacle of the mayor of Santa Clara browbeating a city...

Op-Ed

Op-Ed: Inaccuracies Found in Voter Information Guide

Erika TowneFebruary 15, 2024

Santa Clarans received their County Voter Information Guide with what I believe are inaccuracies submitted to them. Through research and to ensure...

Op-Ed

Op-Ed: Santa Clara Measures A and B

Christine KoltermannFebruary 12, 2024

Communities thrive when local government operates with transparency, efficiency, and accountability. Appointing a City Clerk and Police Chief with proven track records would ensure...

Op-Ed Opinion

Mayor Gillmor Must Own Her Role in ISC Failure – Opinion

The Editorial BoardFebruary 2, 2024

Please do not commend Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor for her comments or her vote on Tuesday night in regard to the...

Op-Ed Opinion

Op-Ed United Against Hate: Condemning Anti-Semitism in Our School Community – Opinion

Press ReleaseJanuary 25, 2024

Dear Students, Parents, and Community Allies, As a Jewish student at Santa Clara High, I am horrified by the rampant anti-semitism that...

Op-Ed Opinion

Op-Ed: Elected Police Chief Refuses to Provide University Evidence

Erika TowneJanuary 15, 2024

According to the City of Santa Clara’s hiring description for entry level Fire Fighter 1 and Recruit Police Officer, applicants must provide...

In a Fraught Moment, Mayor Gillmor Keeps Her Eye on The Civic Ball – Opinion

The Editorial BoardJanuary 9, 2024

Last weekend, someone pasted a sign on the St. Clare statue outside Santa Clara City Hall saying: “Mayor Gilmore Supports Genocide.”...

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Op-Ed: Thanks to the Current City Council Majority for Saving Santa Clara from Gillmor’s Bad Stadium Deal

Op-Ed: Dear Mayor and Council

Op-Ed: Rosen’s Lawless War Against the Death Penalty, Part II

Truthish-ness and Truth – Opinion

Op-Ed: Inaccuracies Found in Voter Information Guide

Op-Ed: Santa Clara Measures A and B

Mayor Gillmor Must Own Her Role in ISC Failure – Opinion

Op-Ed United Against Hate: Condemning Anti-Semitism in Our School Community – Opinion

Op-Ed: Elected Police Chief Refuses to Provide University Evidence

In a Fraught Moment, Mayor Gillmor Keeps Her Eye on The Civic Ball – Opinion

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