Grade for charter schools? ‘Needs improvement’
With the start of the fall semester upon us, President Obama has
A Fruitless Fruit Tree; an Old Poinsettia Turns Red Again
It's garden question-and-answer time again! You can e-mail me
County recognizes local groups for cleanup
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this week presented commendations to members of the San Martin Neighborhood Alliance, the San Martin Chamber of Commerce and Greenwaste Recovery, Inc. for their joint efforts in hosting the November 2017 Trash Bash event in San Martin.
Supervisor...
Coping with an inheritance
Inheriting wealth can be a burden and a blessing. Even if you have an inclination that a family member may remember you in their last will and testament, there are many facets to the process of inheritance that you may not have considered. Here are some things you may want to keep in mind if it comes to pass.
Will Rogers was a South Valley regular
By sheer coincidence, the presidential election next year will
Update from the county supe
I am pleased to announce the launch of 911 texting services throughout Santa Clara County. This new option will help those who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired and anyone who feels unsafe speaking over the phone. The county operates a consolidated (law,...
It’s time to revisit MLB’s replay review rule
Major League Baseball needs to expand instant replay. I know all
Limb takes out power, closes Hecker Pass
A falling tree limb at approximately 2:40 pm April 3, took down a quarter mile of high-tension power lines between Burchell Road and Syngenta Flowers on Hecker Pass Road, igniting a one-acre vegetation fire, Â knocking out power and closing the road to traffic for...
















