Why We Need Prop 36 for Public Safety

Why We Need Prop 36 for Public Safety

After eight years as a Palo Alto councilmember and Mayor, I’ve seen how State officials too often drift apart from their communities and focus on big donors, special interests and ideological pressure groups.  They end up doing very little, while telling voters it’s a...
San Jose leaders push Proposition 36 as critics fight back

San Jose leaders push Proposition 36 as critics fight back

by Vicente Vera September 10, 2024 https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-leaders-push-proposition-36-as-critics-fight-back/ Allure Accents, a clothing store for women in Eastridge Center, experienced thefts two weeks after opening, the manager said. Photo by Vicente...
The Currys have the right to speak out

The Currys have the right to speak out

As we all do about what is built next door   GUEST OPINION BY LYDIA KOU Palo Alto Daily PostFebruary 6, 2023 Basketball legend Steph Curry recently sent a letter to local officials expressing concerns about how a new housing development near his Atherton home...
California State Auditor releases scathing report on RHNA process

California State Auditor releases scathing report on RHNA process

April 6, 2022: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Susan Candell, thecandells@comcast.net On March 17, Michael S. Tilden, the Acting California State Auditor, issued a blistering critique of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and its Regional Housing...