Shirakawa Promises Explanation in the Future, Blames Media for ‘Political...
Supervisor George Shirakawa says he doesn’t want his board colleagues, county staff or the community to be distracted by the “political lynching” taking place in regards to media coverage of his...
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County Updates P-Card Policies; Alvarado Moves to Shirakawa’s District
George Shirakawa, presiding over his final meeting as president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, sat mum during a discussion of new county charge card policies, scribbling...
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In a bid to move on from the scandal ignited by county Supervisor George Shirakawa abusing his taxpayer-funded credit card, the Board of Supervisors will tackle the issue Tuesday morning instead of...
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Supervisors to Discuss Immigration Reform
Santa Clara County, inextricably defined by its immigrant population, has long been touted as one of the best places for foreign-born to become successful, engaged members of society. So, as the...
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Rural Metro Financial Woes Put County Ambulance Contract in Jeopardy
The company that provides Santa Clara County’s ambulance services is in need of rescue. In December 2010, the Board of Supervisors contracted with Rural Metro, which missed an important bond payment...
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Accountability Mailer or Hit Piece?
Here comes the clutter of political advertisements. The public's least favorite time of year, when mailboxes are stuffed full of negative mailers and television ads assault the senses. It is caveat...
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County Seeks More Financial Control of Rural/Metro
Santa Clara County wants greater financial control of its embattled EMT service provider, Rural/Metro. In a proposal coming before the Board of Supervisors this week, county officials ask for direct...
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Palo Alto Daily Post: Neighbor Rallies Support for Kavanagh Accuser Christine...
Republished with permission from the Palo Alto Daily Post. When Kristen Podulka saw the news vans outside and read the vitriolic attacks online about her neighbor, she decided to help out. Podulka...
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SJ Reconsiders Recusal Policy Following Councilwoman’s Abstention From Ellis...
It happened so quickly and garnered such cursory media coverage that it was easy to miss. But San Jose Councilwoman Maya Esparza’s recusal last week from a discussion about rent control ignited an...
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Op Ed: It’s Time for a Gender Equality Ordinance in Palo Alto
Today is International Women’s Day. According to the United Nations, this day presents “a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by...
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