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For people who are undecided about which candidates to vote for, I have good news your choices this year are easy.   Full Story

It's hard to believe, but we are already in our sixth week of the 2008-09 school year. In my column last month, I exalted the great gains in the Academic Performance Index in our regular kindergarten through 12th-grade schools and the district.   Full Story

I would like to welcome the Milpitas community to the 2008-09 school year. The Board of Education and the many talented and caring teachers, administrators, and support staff, are anticipating another academically challenging and exciting school year for our more than 9,600 students and their families.   Full Story

Santa Clara County has taken several steps to increase the capacity of the rehabilitation programs it offers to high-risk youth in our juvenile justice system.   Full Story

The Rev. Rick Warren in a televised program this weekend brought up the question to both presidential candidates: "When does life begin?   Full Story

Santa Clara County will soon ask residents living in the unincorporated areas to move beyond recycling to help our local environment.   Full Story

As a lifelong resident of Santa Clara County it disheartens me to see trash and debris polluting our creeks, streams and rivers.   Full Story

Several weeks ago I was off duty and was driving north on Interstate 680. The traffic was pretty heavy and I came across a traffic accident in the area of I-680 and Scott Creek Road.   Full Story