February 29, 2020 Letter to the Editor: Do We Really Need Weekend Mail Service? By Guest Columnist A reader whose mail has been arriving at 7pm or later wonders whether the USPS could improve service by scaling back delivery days. Read More 8
February 28, 2020 Letter to the Editor: At-Large Mayor in Sunnyvale Would Empower Special Interests By Guest Columnist The motivations for a directly-elected mayor are the same as ever—concentration of power, self-interest and personal ambitions. Read More 0
February 14, 2020 Op-Ed: YMCA of Silicon Valley Joins Multi-City Coalition Observing ‘Safer Internet Day’ By YMCA of Silicon Valley The initiative is part of a collaboration led by the YMCA to bring Google’s Be Internet Awesome parent workshops to U.S families. Read More 1
February 10, 2020 Op-Ed: 21 Minutes or Less Between 21 Counties By Rishi Kumar Turning this region into a mega-Silicon Valley would go a long way toward addressing our housing, traffic and homelessness challenges. Read More 11
January 29, 2020 Op-Ed: Children, Paint Cans and the California State Assembly By Mark Richardson The most qualified candidate has lived through hardships that voters experience and has a proven track record of service. Read More 2
January 24, 2020 Op-Ed: Revised SB 50 Could Make Silicon Valley Livable Again By Sergio Lopez The newly amended version of SB 50 has a crucial role to play in helping address our region’s affordability crisis. Read More 9
December 3, 2019 Op-Ed: Councilman Diep, Why Are You Misleading Constituents? By Clémence Tiradon Orchard School’s PTA president urges the D4 councilor to oppose a planned freeway overpass to protect the safety of cyclists and pedestrians. Read More 18
November 4, 2019 Op-Ed: Valley Water Seeks Public Input on Flood Protection Project By Barbara Keegan Once Valley Water hears from the community, its team will refine the proposed solutions and present a preferred alternative to the Board of Directors. Read More 3
October 11, 2019 Op-Ed: South Bay Leaders Must Do More to Lift Up LGBTQ Voices By Sergio Lopez In Silicon Valley, we may pride ourselves on our progressive values, but we have more work to do to truly lead in this area. Read More 12
October 11, 2019 Skinner: To Fix Housing Shortage, San Jose Should Legalize Apartments in City’s West Side By Tom Skinner Let an apartment building rise in every neighborhood—especially in West San Jose, Willow Glen, the Rose Garden and Almaden. Read More 4
October 4, 2019 Robinson: Donald Trump Impeached Himself By Rich Robinson The best witness against Donald Trump is not a nameless whistleblower. It is Trump himself, his lawyer and the summary of his “perfect” call. Read More 47
September 30, 2019 Op-Ed: Valley Water Close to Finalizing Key Flood Protections at Lake Cunningham Park By Tony Estremera Valley Water says the improvements are proof of its dedication to keeping residents and businesses safe from future floods. Read More 4
September 20, 2019 Op-Ed: Gov. Gavin Newsom Should Do the Right Thing and Fund Rape Crisis Centers By Tanis Crosby, Sarita Kohli and Erin OBrien Counties shouldn’t be picking up the slack where the state has failed to invest in programs that address sexual and gender-based violence. Read More 12
September 18, 2019 Op-Ed: Climate Change is the Defining Struggle of Every Generation Alive Today By Jamie Minden The “greatest generation” fought two world wars, and we now have to play the cards we’ve been dealt by combatting climate change. Read More 26
September 10, 2019 Op-Ed: SJ Has a Chance to Truly Promote Diversity with Planning Commission Appointment By Andrea Portillo Every district in San Jose deserves to see itself represented on the Planning Commission. Especially the ones made up of brown and black families. Read More 3
September 3, 2019 Op-Ed: Ro Khanna Rejects Hindutva, Launches New Debate for South Asian Americans By Amar Shergill The congressman’s rejection of Hindutva encourages us all to embrace the principles of fundamental human rights that bind us together as Americans. Read More 52