August 30, 2019 Op-Ed: A Year After Losing Iconic ESSJ Mural, Surviving Chicano Art May Get Some Recognition By Enedina Cardenas Local activists are asking the San Jose Historic Landmark Commission to add several Chicano murals to a citywide Historic Resources Inventory. Read More 14
August 29, 2019 Letter: Displacement Threatens Small Businesses Along San Jose’s Alum Rock Corridor By Jesus Flores Local small businesses represent the community, the City Council’s constituents and the dreams of San Jose families. Read More 4
August 17, 2019 Op-Ed: Float Your Hopes and Dreams at San Jose’s Annual Water Lantern Festival By Anne Lieberman Matchett What makes the Water Lantern Festival so unique is the main event—making and floating water lanterns. Read More 1
August 13, 2019 Op-Ed: Youth Sunrise Activists Call for Climate Justice By Saanvi Thakur and Peri Plantenberg On Aug. 1 the Santa Clara County Democratic Party voted unanimously on a resolution in favor of the DNC holding a climate policy debate. Read More 14
July 11, 2019 Op-Ed: NextFlex Helps Silicon Valley Students Step into STEM By Brynt Parmeter and Emily McGrath Generation Z needs to further develop its STEM education in order to keep up with our increasingly technological society. Read More 0
July 1, 2019 Op-Ed: How Can We Save Elephants From Poaching? Step One: By Raising Awareness By Angelina Lue Once we recognize that we are a part of nature, saving nature and the elephants is really about saving ourselves. Read More 2
July 1, 2019 Op-Ed: Doing Good Business Shouldn’t be Separated From Businesses Doing Good By Garrett Herbert There is a responsibility for businesses to invest back into their local communities. It is the way forward. Read More 0
June 28, 2019 Op-Ed: San Jose’s LGBTQ Community is as Strong as Its Flags are Vibrant By Pam Foley Just like the colors of the rainbow and transgender flags, our local LGBTQ community is varied, vibrant and strong. Read More 5
June 21, 2019 Letter to the Editor: Santa Clara Should Face Consequences for CPRA Non-Compliance By Anthony Becker Former mayoral candidate Anthony Becker said he is embarrassed that Santa Clara failed to comply with basic transparency standards. Read More 16
May 24, 2019 Op-Ed: Our Climate Emergency Calls for Drastic Local Actions By Hoi Poon and Tara Sreekrishnan While federal lawmakers stall on the Green New Deal, local governments are taking actions to drive down emissions at an emergency speed. Read More 23
May 24, 2019 Op-Ed: Santa Clara County Should Keep Reid-Hillview Airport Open By Jennifer Imhoff We all acknowledge the need for housing, but we also know that this need has to be balanced with safety, jobs and community. Read More 9
May 21, 2019 Op-Ed: Latest Homeless Census Highlights Need for New Ideas By Shaunn Cartwright If elected officials had the political will, they’d address the issues with the seriousness it deserves rather than platitudes like “we can do better.” Read More 21
May 14, 2019 Op-Ed: Support for Caregivers is Vital to Their Own Health By Cyndi Mariner The ability for caregivers to discuss what they are going through with others who understand, and without fear of being judged, can be lifesaving. Read More 0
May 8, 2019 Op-Ed: Santa Clara County Should Protect Existing Sanctuary Policy By Becca Hoskins Weakening Santa Clara County’s sanctuary policy will not make our community safer. Doing so will decrease safety for all of us. Read More 27
May 2, 2019 Op-Ed: Santa Clara County Should Build Homeless Intake Center, Shelter at Fairgrounds By Pierluigi Oliverio Such an emergency facility would provide basic shelter, showers, food, storage of belongings, and should permit animal companions. Read More 30
April 16, 2019 Op-Ed: Celebrate Life and Raise Funds at San Jose Derby By Scott Paine and Mary Kay Paine All proceeds from the event benefit the Robby Paine Foundation, which supports organizations that shaped Robby Paine’s life and giving spirit. Read More 2