Opinion

Millions of Americans have been watching our federal government wrestle with the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obama Care. One side is touting the need for major medical reform that will insure millions of people who currently do not have coverage. They have produced hundreds of commercials and held countless press conferences speaking to our need for humanity and sensibility.

Dear Editor. On Friday and Saturday, a local artist will be

Dear Editor, I was on the southbound Caltrain train that struck

This is a follow-up to the Aug. 16 article describing what Santa Clara County has done to the Mt. Madonna archery range. In this letter, I hope to shed light on what kind of people we have at our county level. On the one positive...

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.

EDITOR: Swimming has been a part of my life for as long as I can

Dear Editor, In the past, Garlic Festival traffic has been

South County residents are invited to an enjoyable event that

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