Letters to the Editor
Leadership – Beyond Pandemic – OP-ED
Leading is not easy. It is easy to fit in. It is hard to stand out. Standing out is no longer optional in the post-pandemic new normal. You have to start saying something to the...
Open letter to Dr. Cody re: schools should remain closed – OP-ED
Dear Dr. Cody: Due to your decisive leadership in executing one of the nation’s first stay-at-home orders, you have saved over 19,000 lives in the Bay Area (San Jose Mercury News, 12 May 2020). We,...
For those of us who wear the badge of honor – Letter to the Editor
As a law enforcement officer for almost 32 years, I have seen many changes within the field of law enforcement — some bad, but most of the changes have been for the good of law...
Raises – Letter to the Editor
I’m outraged that the Superintendent and members be given a raise to incentivize them to perform. Goals should be set for them and if the goals aren’t met fire them. If they meet the goals...
Chokeholds – Letter to the Editor
You got it a little bit wrong. “Banning” chokeholds so that they’re only used when really, really necessary is quite a contradiction. Is someone saying that they used to be used recreationally up till the...
Retire The Redskins – Letter to the Editor
The Washington Redskins National Football League franchise is a disgrace! In the year 2020, Washington team owner Daniel Snyder cannot possibly continue to rationalize keeping his ridiculously racist team name in the face of widespread, righteous...
Wearing A Mask – Letter to the Editor
Wear a mask Will you? A simple act of courtesy To show you care No better way to say Neighbor, hey I’m here for you I will protect you from harm A mask, some say...
Letter to the Editor
I find it comical that Santana reports that City employees are “squeezing” money from every available department to “cobble” something together. I have a more efficient idea. How about we cut the salaries, benefits and...
Santa Clara City Budget – Letter to the Editor
The WEEKLY reported that the City of Santa Clara is facing budget issues for various reasons. A few weeks ago, Santa Clara sent out the city’s “INSIDE” newsletter that is now printed on glossy paper with...
The Tearing Down of Statues – Is it Justified? – Letter to the Editor
Following the death of George Floyd, many protestors have destroyed monuments that pay homage to historic oppressors of ethnic minorities. Recently, the Catholic Church removed a statue of Father Junípero Serra from San Luis Obispo...