Preparation for college and a career is important to economic prosperity. How college and career readiness in schools is defined varies across the state. The College/Career Indicator, adopted by the State Board of Education, integrates eight pathways that demonstrate a student’s preparedness for college and a career. College eligibility, such as SAT participation and A-G...
Ritchie: Orchards of the mind
I got a very cordial outreach from my friends at the San Jose Office of Economic Development recently to take a look at some marketing materials they send out to the world promoting San Jose as a location for starting and expanding a business. That office is helpful to us in the commercial real estate...
Bramson: How to place your next wagers now that the Super Bowl is over
In the past week, bettors placed an estimated $23 billion on the Super Bowl. It’s a staggering amount of money by any estimation, and with 68 million Americans participating in wagers ranging from the outcome of the game to the coin flip and the time it takes to sing the national anthem, there’s no question...
Editorial: Santa Clara County saves veterans home — but at what cost?
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors took the right action in saving an East San Jose homeless veterans complex from the wrecking ball — but the property was in total disrepair by the time it did so. The four-plus acres at 10 Kirk Ave. sits on a swatch of land that former owner, Swenson...
Silver Taube: We must remove barriers for workers with disabilities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for individuals with a disability was 7.6% in 2022, about twice as high as the rate for those without a disability. People with a disability were more likely to work in service occupations, production, transportation, material moving and sales than people without a disability. They...
Op-ed: San Jose leaders hide behind city policy to avoid supporting ceasefire
The gravity of the situation in Gaza and the West Bank is undeniable. Since Oct. 7, 100,000 Palestinians have been killed, reported missing or wounded as a result of Israel’s indiscriminate bombing campaign. About half of those killed are children. A ceasefire is overdue and critical to stop the indiscriminate killing of civilians and ensuring...
Philbrick: How can we stop harassment on public transit?
The train car is empty, but the man sits in the seat right beside you. When you avoid eye contact, he stares too long at you. Brushes his hand against your leg. There is nowhere to go and no one to tell, and suddenly an easy ride home feels increasingly uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. Many...
Klein: Lifesaving care may not arrive in time for Sunnyvale residents
Whether it’s a robbery in progress at a local business, a home with a fire in the kitchen or a resident suffering a heart attack, seconds mean the difference between safety and harm and life and death. We care deeply about everyone we serve. The people who live, work and visit our city deserve the...
Bekele: Preparing San Jose for a future full of electric vehicles
When the San Jose City Council meets on Jan. 30, it will have the opportunity to shape green transportation in our city for decades to come. The council will be voting to update our city’s electric vehicle reach code for multi-family housing developments, which will determine the accessibility and affordability of electric vehicles (EVs) for...
Collins: New housing laws you need to know about
With the new year comes a new set of laws in the housing space that we all need to be aware of as renters, housing providers or homeowners. Several new laws affect both renters and housing providers. Assembly Bill 12 prohibits housing providers from collecting a security deposit that is more than one month’s rent....