Editorials
2018
Hirokawa for sheriff
After 20 years as sheriff, a strong challenge to Laurie Smith is overdue
May 30, 2018 |
2 comments
After 20 years as sheriff, a strong challenge to Laurie Smith is overdue
Between Laurie Smith, 66, who is asking for a sixth, four-year term, and John Hirokawa -- who like Smith went up through the ranks over his more than 35 years with the department until retiring in 2016 at age 61 -- we think Hirokawa is the better choice.
May 30, 2018 |
2 comments
Hendrickson for judge
Cindy Hendrickson's extensive experience in the criminal court system and her management experience make her the easy choice in this election.
May 30, 2018 | 3 comments
Yes on Measure E
Counselors working out of closets. Cramped and outdated classrooms, libraries and cafeterias. Portables, some damaged and past their lifespans, crowding out parking spaces. That's what students and staff at Mountain View and Los Altos high schools have encountered in recent years as increased housing development has led to a rise in enrollment -- a trend that's only expected to continue.
May 23, 2018 | 8 comments
No on Regional Measure 3
Ballot measure to increase bridge tolls by $3 over next six years is too much
May 14, 2018 |
2 comments
Ballot measure to increase bridge tolls by $3 over next six years is too much
RM3's toll increases, along with the implementation of inflation escalators, ask for too much and attempt to leverage the public's frustration over bad traffic to disproportionately penalize bridge commuters.
May 14, 2018 |
2 comments
Recall Judge Persky
Accountability to the public does not threaten judicial independence
May 18, 2018 |
30 comments
Accountability to the public does not threaten judicial independence
Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Persky abused his discretion, disrespected a jury, failed a crime victim and broke trust with the public he serves.
May 18, 2018 |
30 comments
2017
Health care proposal cruel and indefensible
The public must continue to oppose, loudly and forcefully, the Republicans' proposals to replace the current Affordable Care Act with a program that would leave Americans with far less health care access. The current Senate proposal would significantly impact health care in Santa Clara County.
July 6, 2017 | 3 comments
Fine-dining Korean restaurant to open in Palo Alto
By Elena Kadvany | 16 comments | 5,688 views
Couples: “True love is a decision between the head and the heart . . .
By Chandrama Anderson | 1 comment | 992 views
U-Pick at Webb Ranch
By Laura Stec | 0 comments | 960 views
