Op-Ed

Mission City Voices: Cambodia Training Camp

It was May 1970 and I am in Cambodia.  Our unit was on the Ho Chi Minh trail in pursuit…

April 8, 2022

Open Letter to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force Members – Op-Ed

Dear Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force Members: First, I want to commend you on deferring the topic of an…

March 4, 2022
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Don’t Let Congress Hurt America’s Innovation Economy – Opinion

Silicon Valley is the envy of world. We boast an innovative tech sector that drives the American economy, a workforce…

January 24, 2022

Suds Jain and Youth Soccer League Politicking – Opinion

Even before he was elected, Council Member Suds Jain was a thorn in the side of the go-along, get-along Old…

January 21, 2022

Learning Responsibilities as a Youngster

It is 1960 in Santa Clara. Like most kids in my small town, I was assigned chores. But soon, there…

January 21, 2022

Santa Clara’s Safe Space for Bigots – Opinion

We don’t argue that Mayor Lisa Gillmor has the right to free speech — even on her City Twitter feed.…

December 28, 2021

Reading Far From the Christmas Crowd

We’re all happy to see the return of holiday traditions this year — at least, insofar as Omicron allows us.…

December 23, 2021

This Is Our Event – OP-ED

“No. I’m sorry, no. This is my event, so no. Thank you anyway. Thank you for being here. I appreciate…

April 2, 2021

Tony Soprano Doesn’t Have a Thing on Santa Clara’s Police Union – Opinion

Monday, Santa Clara businesses received a communication soliciting donations that contained this persuasive piece of copy: “Place our decal in…

March 20, 2021
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$434,000 Worth of Silence at City Hall – OP-ED

When it comes to the voting rights lawsuit Santa Clara lost again last month, the proverbial cat seems to have…

February 5, 2021