Guest view: Helping homeless protects creeks
A booming real estate market has benefitted many in Santa Clara County, but many others have not been so fortunate. Homelessness here in one of the most expensive housing markets in the country is a problem that affects everyone. Thousands of individuals and families are currently homeless, and hundreds have resorted to living alongside our local creeks.
No RDA Benefits in RDA-Funded Outdoor Sports Complex
The Morgan Hill Times Aug. 17 editorial supporting the Condit Road outdoor recreation complex is misleading and misinformed. The complex, wonderful in its concept and design, in my opinion will not serve the Redevelopment Agency (RDA). It is funded by RDA dollars but does not fulfill the intent and mission of the RDA and that is a concern. The primary purpose of the complex as stated in the authorizing resolution as approved by the City Council is to bring jobs, new development, reduce crime and blight within the RDA project area. The new sports complex does not do that.
BART: The most significant hurdle is availability of funds
The BART Extension to Milpitas, San Jose and Santa Clara
Businesses Can Make Difference in Lives of Vulnerable Citizens
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
California Focus: Voters show they’re serious about reform
Now we know for sure: California voters are fed up with the
Live Oak High School’s Senior Ball Was Amazing
Amazing is the best word I can think of to describe the night of May 20th, 2006. Held at Monterey's Post Naval Graduate School, Senior Ball is a night that many look forward to and nobody can forget. Sadly, Senior Prom is the beginning of the end for seniors who only have 20 school days left until graduation.
Explaining District’s Position in Classified Employee Labor Dispute
Recently the Morgan Hill Times has printed several letters to the editor regarding the ongoing negotiations between the Service Employees International Union and the Morgan Hill Unified School District. The issue has been the topic of conversation locally and the subject of public comment at recent board meetings. To communicate the district's offer to date and to provide clarification, I offer the following:
Fascinating Stories of Thoroughbreds
One of the greatest race horses of the 20th century, Seabiscuit,
Guest view: Life after mayoralty
By Steve Tate
I loved being the mayor of Morgan Hill. It is a great community and it is the people who live, work and volunteer here that make it such a wonderful place. I’ve now turned the reins over to our new mayor, Rich...