InnVision and Habitat for Humanity Silicon Valley recently announced that they are merging with similar organizations from other parts of the Bay Area. It is great to see nonprofits with similar missions merging to form stronger entities. Both had executives who were willing to look at the big picture, ensuring their respective nonprofits were able to continue serving the community. It makes sense for more nonprofits to seek opportunities to combine forces, especially when the CEO is leaving the organization.
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Future of Public Education in Serious Doubt
While participating in last week’s Game Changers 2012 event, which focused on Silicon Valley’s economy and was sponsored by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, I had the sinking feeling that public education was in a baseball “pickle” and down to its last out.
21st Century Education Summit
There is nothing more satisfying than a grassroots effort to change the world for the better. Parents for Great Education hosted a 21st Century Education Summit at DeAnza College last Saturday afternoon. Even though the attendance was under the 250 that had been hoped for, all participants left with a renewed understanding on the importance of providing all students with 21st century skills while finding new ways to fund California’s schools adequately and consistently.
Cipolla Outs Supervisors’ Secret Agenda
BART To County Fairgrounds Ultimate Goal
During a break from his new job sipping margaritas by the pool at a posh Club Med in Saipan, former VTA General Manager Pete Cipolla made the brave announcement that accused his former bosses of a secret agenda.
Mail Ballots Are Trickling in, as CA Voters Still Aren’t Ready to Vote
In 30 counties, including Santa Clara County, in-person voting began Saturday, May 23.
Walgreens Agrees To Pay $6M To Settle Consumer Protection Lawsuit
District Attorney investigators found that Walgreens sold expired over-the-counter drugs, such as aspirin, sunscreen and hand sanitizer.
ICE Doubles Down on Planned ‘Enforcement Actions’ at the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE and Border Patrol have no plans to steer clear of the Super Bowl, despite the tension and unrest after the two fatal shootings in Minnesota.
DA Promotes Co-founder of National Asian American Attorney Association
Paul Jhin becomes the second Asian American prosecutor to become an Assistant District Attorney in the office’s history.
City Removal of RVs, Cars from Streets Gains New Support in Legislature
San Jose, San Francisco and other California cities are ramping up efforts to ticket and tow vehicles that shelter homeless on city streets.
Gov. Newsom Signs Bills to Put Congressional Redistricting Plan on November Ballot
The proposed redistricting would make minor changes in a half dozen Bay Area congressional districts, and expand the 9th Congressional District westward toward the East Bay to bolster potential support for incumbent Democrat Rep. Josh Harder.
Citizens Drive for Hours to Speak in Sacramento, then Lawmakers Cut Them Off
As lawmakers rush through thousands of bills in Sacramento and make decisions in secret, regular Californians are often silenced.
Four Members of Theft Ring Charged with Stealing $65K in Goods from Home Depot Stores
The hardware giant’s stores in Santa Clara County were burglarized at least 15 times. A Home Depot in Emeryville was hit 24 times.
Tsunami Warnings in California and Oregon Lifted after Offshore 7.0 Earthquake
The National Weather Service had issued the warnings for Northern California and parts of southern Oregon after the quake was detected at 10:44am off the coast of Ferndale, about 250 miles north of San Francisco.
Week-long Triple Digit Heat Wave Hits Region
A Red Flag Warning about potential wildfires also is in effect through at least Wednesday, because of soaring temperatures, gusty winds and low humidity.
Newsom Plans Cut Grants to Repair Hazardous Dams
Aiming to store more water and protect the public, legislators are negotiating with the governor to restore $50 million to help repair 42 aging dams throughout the state, including six in Santa Clara County.
Liccardo Calls for Taxpayer-Funded Automatic Recounts in Close Races
Sam Liccardo urged his fellow candidates – and the public – to embrace the results of the 16th Congressional District recount.
