Columnist’s wish list
I'm making my list and checking it twice for items I'd like Santa Claus to bring to South County:
Separate wheat from chaff in presidential race
Ben Franklin is frequently cited for "In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes." If you have paid any attention to the current presidential race, you will be tempted to add that Republicans will make an a big deal over illegal immigration. They think that immigration will be a strong issue for them.
‘Tis the season for shopping eco-wisely
Well, the eggnog is in the stores, I find myself avoiding eye contact with smiling people ringing bells, and most of the people I see are still at that point where holiday cheer hasn't yet turned to holiday panic. Yep, it still must be early December.
High expectations will help raise academic achievement
One day I picked my daughter up from high school and she was very excited. "Dad, I received my math test back, and with a bonus question I got 106 percent!" "That's great," I replied. "But you know your mother expects 110 percent." She gave me a long serious look, and then we both burst out laughing. The message her mother and I have always tried to convey to her is that we know she is capable of success, and as a result she is expected to succeed. Having high expectations for our children should be encouraged not only at home but at school as well. Research shows that given the same resources, all students can learn if they are held to the same expectations.
OUR VIEW: Don’t change below market rate standards
1. The city's below market rate pricing guidelines are in accordance with ABAG and HUD and should remain
