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As an alternative of tiered pricing,
put arduous cap on water
I consider Dinesh Desai (“Let market forces remedy water provide challenge,” Letters to the Editor, Web page A6, April 1) is lacking the purpose on our water drawback.
There's a water scarcity. Having extra tiers with larger charges does nothing to save lots of water. Those that can afford the upper charges will simply use as a lot water as they need – no ideas about conserving.
If we’re actually severe about saving water, inform the water prospects (together with golf programs) that they get X quantity of water per thirty days. They will use it nevertheless they see match. However as soon as they attain their restrict, the meter can be turned off or locked till subsequent month. Then we’ll see some conservation.
There would be the expense of changing meters, however I’m positive the water firms would cowl that with a view to save this valuable useful resource.
George Brown
San Jose
After Stone’s shock,
new assessor wanted
I learn that this newspaper has endorsed Larry Stone for one more time period as county assessor (“Re-elect Stone as Santa Clara County assessor,” Web page A6, April 1).
The paper writes that it's important that owners and companies obtain honest valuations of their properties. The editorial cites the accuracy of value determinations made by Stone’s workplace within the newest audit. Nonetheless, there's a query about Stone’s judgment in a single explicit space.
His appraisers, presumably along with his data or at his path, not too long ago started to evaluate residential properties on the Stanford campus, not at their gross sales value however based mostly on gross sales of close by properties in Palo Alto. These value determinations have are available considerably larger than the acquisition costs.
This variation from the long-standing methodology of utilizing gross sales value was with out discover to the affected events. I consider it's time for a change of assessor.
Harry Oberhelman
San Jose
Unsuitable for Newsom
to journey throughout crises
So Gov. Gavin Newsom jetted off for a two-week household trip (“Newsom ignites Twitter feud with selection of novels,” Web page A1, March 1).
Assuming this isn't an April Fools’ Day joke, this appears to be an instance of an absence of management. First, he’s destroying the setting by jetting off, I assume, to a different state reasonably than training what he’s preaching about staying in California for a trip.
Second, has he forgotten California remains to be in a state of emergency? Whereas a state of emergency is asserted the governor ought to keep at his submit. To me, it looks as if a dereliction of obligation.
Alan Heimlich
San Jose
Dairy, beef manufacturing
too expensive for state
I learn with great reduction and appreciation the commentary by Karen Rubio entitled “It’s time for Californians to speak concerning the cow within the room” (Web page A6, March 31). Sure, we're in a severe drought, with no identified finish in sight, and he or she sheds mild on a obtrusive challenge we're not addressing.
Take heed. As Rubio alerts us, meat and dairy merchandise are grabbing 47% of California’s water – to develop meals to feed animals that we then kill and eat. We can't preserve avoiding this unsustainable behavior. Wholesome plant protein is available at your native farmers markets and grocery shops.
Attempt some recipes out. Options are throughout you – your succesful human mind could make this swap, even when simply someday every week at first. It may very well be your fantastic reward to the longer term.
Jeralyn Moran
Palo Alto
Story causes unNecessary
fear over boosters
The headline “Fear rises over too many boosters” (Web page A1, April 3) is deceptive and harmful.
With omicron 2 an imminent menace, folks must be inspired to get a booster (or a second booster if really useful), not discouraged from it. Nonetheless, the truth that boosters have been proven to vastly improve safety towards omicron is just not made clear on this headline or article.
Judy Zellers
Mountain View
Letter ignores Biden’s
achievements, braveness
I disagree with Invoice Graham’s rivalry that President Joe Biden is a tactless and silly diplomat. (“Poland speech affirms Biden unsuited for disaster,” Web page A12, March 3)
What Biden mentioned about Vladimir Putin needing to be faraway from energy is spot on. Donald Trump’s disdain for NATO and his plan to tug america out of NATO had he been re-elected would have considerably weakened the alliance, leading to Putin invading Ukraine even sooner than he did. Putin underestimated the power of Biden to solidify NATO and reply rapidly. Biden demonstrated statesmanship and diplomatic expertise that Trump might by no means obtain. Biden is the suitable president on the proper time.
Lastly, Biden suffers from stuttering. Fairly than ridicule the president for his stutter, Graham ought to applaud Biden’s braveness to talk publicly understanding there can be those that will mock him for his speech obstacle.
Gregory Carlsted
San Jose