Letters to the Editor
Letter from Alan Eft
I’m in favor of Prop 29. Much of what those against it say is just a smoke screen – no pun intended. But, I really don’t care about the arguments. I don’t even care if...
Letter from Mary Jane Jenkins and Maddie Zvalo
Working Together and Going Green Dear Santa Clara Weekly, We all notice the trash that blows throughout the city. But what some of us don’t know is where it goes. Littering is a serious and...
Letter from Don Steinfeld
Dear Editor, The Santa Clara City Council proclaimed May, 2012, as Stroke Awareness Month and I commend them for doing so. As a 35 year old resident of Santa Clara who suffered a stroke 4...
Letter from Marilyn Keever
I was sad to learn recently that Trader Joes may not be part of the renovated Mervyn’s Plaza because they thought there might not be enough business to sustain another store in our location. I...
Letter from Bobbie Plough Ed. D.
Dear Editor, On behalf of the Yes on Measure A Committee – Thank you to all the volunteers, donors, and supportive voters who helped pass Measure A! Your overwhelming support means buses will keep rolling, school libraries...
Letter from James Rowen
The articles in the Weekly are the best evidence of why the Santa Clara Stadium is now a reality. The history and the effort of the team’s ownership and the vision of our elected leaders...
Letter from John Azevedo
All the movers and shakers in Santa Clara, in and out of politics, seem to be behind Measure A and that’s a good thing. After all it is for our children and grand children. Measure...
Letter from wolfgang schaechter
The 49’er stadium construction is underway and, in a few years, we’ll see which faction was right about the benefits of the project for Santa Clara City. The Optimists, Boosters, True Believers, and over 50%...
Letter from John J. George
My two daughters attended Santa Clara Unified School District schools in the 1970s and 80s. Even in the post-Prop 13 years they were provided opportunities such as smaller class sizes, enrichment summer school and Gifted...
Letter from Laurel Jones
Dear Santa Clara: In August of 2012, I will have had the honor of being president of Mission College for two years. In that time I have made many friends and met wonderful college supporters....