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California should replace all voting machines and scannable forms with papers ballots, hand-counted in each precinct.   Full Story

After nearly five years of hard work, the Santa Clara Valley Water District has completed the renovation of the Penitencia Water Treatment Plant.   Full Story

Celebrating National Secretaries Week was the brainchild of Harry F. Klemfuss. His goal was to encourage more people to consider careers in the secretarial/administrative support field.   Full Story

The Santa Clara Valley Water District values the thoughts and opinions of the residents of Santa Clara County, which is why we conduct annual surveys to learn how to best meet the needs of the communities we serve.   Full Story

Pruning is the most common tree maintenance procedure. Pruning should be done with an understanding of how the tree responds to each cut.   Full Story

Parking is a topic that always seems to concern some residents. I was surprised by the number of e-mail and voice mail messages I have received regarding parking in residential areas.   Full Story

I see and am aware of more traffic-related incidents than the typical driver, because I am a member of the Milpitas Police Department's traffic team.   Full Story

Every once in a while, something happens in front of my eyes while I am working, where if I did not see it, I would not believe it.   Full Story