Letter, June 11: Why do we label people?
“Life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it.” Keeping this in mind, why do we insist on labeling people? We are raising our children to place people into categories based on skin color, gender, political preference...
Guest View, Victor Gomez: Sue-happy California ranks third worst
By Victor Gomez
In my 17 years as a central coast franchise owner, I was always grateful for my community and the passion they had for supporting local family-owned businesses. Locally owned businesses, whether franchises or independent, are the backbone of our local and statewide...
Letter: Vote No: Don’t reward mismanagement with higher taxes
Santa Clara County voters should reject Measure A, which would raise the sales tax rate to a staggering 10% for most residents. This would cost families hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year.
Measure A is misleading, regressive and financially irresponsible. We shouldn’t reward...
Religion: Rediscover the lost path
For honor and worship to my Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni (Sod Chandasaro), also known as Luang Pu Wat Paknam (a famous and well-known monk in Thailand). We just celebrated his 139th Birthday on Oct. 10, 2023.
I will go in detail about the method for practicing...
Guest view: Amah Mutsun oppose building on Betabel land
For our tribe, the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, Betabel is much, much more than a vacant lot conveniently located by a Highway 101 offramp. Positioned at the confluence of the San Benito and Pajaro Rivers, where earthquake faults also meet, the Betabel area is a place of power where, for countless generations, our people came together for healing and renewal.
