Just like the colors of the rainbow and transgender flags, our local LGBTQ community is varied, vibrant and strong.

Former mayoral candidate Anthony Becker said he is embarrassed that Santa Clara failed to comply with basic transparency standards.

While federal lawmakers stall on the Green New Deal, local governments are taking actions to drive down emissions at an emergency speed.

We all acknowledge the need for housing, but we also know that this need has to be balanced with safety, jobs and community.

If elected officials had the political will, they’d address the issues with the seriousness it deserves rather than platitudes like “we can do better.”

The ability for caregivers to discuss what they are going through with others who understand, and without fear of being judged, can be lifesaving.

Weakening Santa Clara County’s sanctuary policy will not make our community safer. Doing so will decrease safety for all of us.

Such an emergency facility would provide basic shelter, showers, food, storage of belongings, and should permit animal companions.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Robby Paine Foundation, which supports organizations that shaped Robby Paine’s life and giving spirit.

Through this mechanism of retaining land ownership, we expect that Measure A funds will support the housing needs voters approved.

The VTA can and should re-allocate funds from its Measure B highway programs to protect highly used bus lines in Santa Clara County.

The county needs to make more deals happen and gain as much leverage as possible on the voter-approved funds.

Although we like to think of the United States as a democracy that actively engages our citizens, we consistently fall short of making that a reality.

Since the city has chosen not to waive its cannabis tax for medical patients, there is no advantage to renewing one’s Rx card.

We cannot continue to exist in a country where gun violence causes over 30,000 deaths each year.

Thanks to public opposition, the county stopped the project. But it should also condemn its parks division for conducting business in secret.