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Guest Column: Jobs should be No. 1 priority

August 12, 2011

The story is still jobs. House Speaker John Boehner doesn't

March rains give boost to local water supply

April 13, 2012

Do we have enough water? As a board member for the Santa Clara Valley Water District, I can tell you the answer is complicated. The bad news is that this year is shaping up to be one of the driest to date. The good news is that thanks to last year’s heavy rains, our groundwater storage levels are normal. So, it is unlikely that the board will need to call for any mandatory water use reductions.

Ann Sobrato’s Legacy: Educating Today’s Youth

June 4, 2007

The members of the first graduating senior class of Ann Sobrato High School will receive their diploma Friday. Principal Richard Knapp is proud of the Class of 2007 because those seniors have established a welcoming culture and have set a positive tone for the growing student population.

Resumes aren’t dead yet, but …

January 5, 2013

Resumes may not be dead yet, but they are absolutely evolving – and not just moving from printed paper to digital copies. While some businesses still rely on traditional resumes in the hiring process, many are seeking a more complete picture of their future employees and turn to social media sites to learn more about potential hires.

Guest view: ‘Topping off’ ceremony a milestone for Gavilan College

January 25, 2024

With sincere gratitude, I reflect on the truly historic “topping off” ceremony that took place on Jan. 17, 2024. The significance of this day marked a symbolic milestone in the construction of Gavilan College’s San Benito campus, as the last steel beam was placed....

The value in Facebook’s new craze

February 23, 2009

Anyone who's even dabbled in social networking in the past few

Guest View: Feeling poor is more common than ever

November 2, 2010

A homeless man sees a car go past. He holds up his sign. The car

Now is the time to start making changes

February 5, 2009

As it is becoming increasingly clear that this is going to be

Bunco Babes Preempt Peace on Earth

December 19, 2006

Close your eyes and picture this: A warm and cozy ... no, wait a minute. You'd better open your eyes or you won't be able to read the rest of your newspaper. Or worse, you might drift off to sleep and land face first in your cereal bowl, and then you'll be cranky and out-of-sorts the rest of the day.

Guest view: Updated district master plan meets water needs

March 13, 2024

Valley Water is committed to ensuring enough safe, clean water for families, homes, farms and businesses in Santa Clara County today and for future generations. Our agency is updating the Water Supply Master Plan, which helps identify how to maintain a reliable, clean water supply...

Guest view: Support your farmers market this week

Guest view: Elrod Racing embodies American tradition

Guest view: Help is always available

The Housing Trust – Thanks A Billion!

Mayor Steve Tate: SE Quad plan preserves ag

Guest Column: Jobs should be No. 1 priority

March rains give boost to local water supply

Ann Sobrato’s Legacy: Educating Today’s Youth

Resumes aren’t dead yet, but …

Guest view: ‘Topping off’ ceremony a milestone for Gavilan College

The value in Facebook’s new craze

Guest View: Feeling poor is more common than ever

Now is the time to start making changes

Bunco Babes Preempt Peace on Earth

Guest view: Updated district master plan meets water needs

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