Op-Ed

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

As election season heats up, Mayor Lisa Gillmor and Councilmember Kathy Watanabe want voters to believe the 49ers are solely…

October 30, 2024

Op-Ed: Dear Mayor and Council

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

October 23, 2024
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Op-Ed: Rosen’s Lawless War Against the Death Penalty, Part II

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…

July 23, 2024

Truthish-ness and Truth – Opinion

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

March 29, 2024

Op-Ed: Inaccuracies Found in Voter Information Guide

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

February 15, 2024

Op-Ed: Santa Clara Measures A and B

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

February 12, 2024

Mayor Gillmor Must Own Her Role in ISC Failure – Opinion

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

February 2, 2024

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

Dear Students, Parents, and Community Allies, As a Jewish student at Santa Clara High, I am horrified by the rampant…

January 25, 2024

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

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

January 15, 2024
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In a Fraught Moment, Mayor Gillmor Keeps Her Eye on The Civic Ball – Opinion

Last weekend, someone pasted a sign on the St. Clare statue outside Santa Clara City Hall saying: “Mayor Gilmore [sic]…

January 9, 2024