Guest Perspectives Facts, not fear: Public decisions require civility By Suzanne FleckerUpdated Apr 9, 2026 San Mateo County is losing the ability to engage in civil public dialogue. At recent meetings, including the Board of Supervisors informationa…
Guest Perspectives Woke By Craig WiesnerUpdated Nov 22, 2021 I had just finished telling a story about my childhood when someone declared “You were ‘woke’ even then!” I had no idea what she was talking a…
Local News Foster City Council to adopt code of conduct By Zachary Clark Daily Journal staffUpdated Oct 12, 2020 The Foster City Council unanimously agreed to develop a code of conduct policy for councilmembers at a meeting Monday.
Local News Two vie for one Foster City Council seat in recall By Zachary Clark Daily Journal staff Updated Mar 6, 2020 Two candidates promising to restore civility on the Foster City Council are running in March for a seat that may or may not be vacant.
Columnists Things that matter By Dorothy Dimitre Dec 20, 2019 “Life is a shipwreck, but don’t forget to sing in the lifeboats.” — Voltaire.
Guest Perspectives Is civility dead? By Catherine Mahanpour Updated Aug 15, 2018 When did it become OK to disrespect someone because of his or her views or religion or race? Edward Kennedy once said: “I hope for an America …
