Opinion

The Middle East, the birthplace of so many religions, seems always to be a place of discord. Recent revolutions in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia are still being played out, the consequences uncertain. A civil war in Syria is killing thousands of civilians. Iran’s suspected drive to build nuclear weapons may bring vast destruction to the region.

If the county registrar of voters had to make a million-dollar

To hear many Jackson Oaks residents talk, public trails would make the perfect setting for Stephen King's next novel. Based on their comments at last week's Morgan Hill Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee meeting, trails are rife with fire bugs, litter bugs, careless smokers, vandals, burglars, sex offenders, drunk and amorous teenagers, drug users, homeless people, peeping Toms, and reckless bikers running over hapless pedestrians trying to escape vicious animal attacks.

It sure would have been nice to have a visit from our

What exactly is the purpose of the special meeting - retreat -

County Will Pay for Draconian Safety Net Cuts

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I have introduced legislation to address the root causes of the refugee crisis in Central America before it reaches our border: the Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization Act. This is a comprehensive, five-pronged strategy to combat the underlying violence and instability that compels thousands...

Is there anyone who isn't ready to welcome the merry month of