May 14, 2020 Op-Ed: From COVID to Storms, Valley Water is Prepared for a Range of Emergencies By Tony Estremera Valley Water’s board vice chair, Tony Estremera, says the agency is ready to quickly respond to a variety of emergencies. Read More 6
March 9, 2020 Susan Hammer Transformed City’s Political Landscape By Dan Pulcrano Former San Jose Mayor Susan Hammer, a key figure in the revitalization of San Jose’s downtown, died Saturday at the age of 81. Read More 2
November 4, 2019 Op-Ed: Valley Water Seeks Public Input on Flood Protection Project By Barbara Keegan Once Valley Water hears from the community, its team will refine the proposed solutions and present a preferred alternative to the Board of Directors. Read More 3
September 30, 2019 Op-Ed: Valley Water Close to Finalizing Key Flood Protections at Lake Cunningham Park By Tony Estremera Valley Water says the improvements are proof of its dedication to keeping residents and businesses safe from future floods. Read More 4
March 1, 2019 Op-Ed: Key Projects Aim to Provide Flood Protection for Thousands of ESSJ Homes By Tony Estremera Valley Water officials say the agency needs continued public support support in order to reduce flood risks along South Bay waterways. Read More 1
September 12, 2018 Omar Torres Withdraws Challenge to 22-Year Incumbent in Santa Clara Valley Water District Race By Silicon Valley Newsroom Omar Torres has dropped his challenge to Tony Estremera for the District 6 Santa Clara Valley Water District seat. Read More 13
August 30, 2018 Op-Ed: California WaterFix Ensures Clean, Safe Water for Santa Clara County By Tony Estremera Participating in the project means that this county will have a better chance of sustaining its imported water supply in future years. Read More 6
August 8, 2018 Is Santa Clara County’s Legal Aid Society Closed for Good? By The Fly The Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County—near-six-decade-old public interest law firm—is apparently verging on collapse. Read More 7
March 1, 2018 Op-Ed: One Year After the Flood By Barbara Keegan, Richard P. Santos and Tony Estremera In the last 12 months, the water district has taken great strides to reduce the risk of flooding in vulnerable communities along Coyote Creek. Read More 1
October 28, 2015 Water District Board Members Spar, Order Audit of RMC Work By Josh Koehn A testy discussion between SCVWD board and staff prompted an audit to delve into allegations of improper payments to one of the district’s contractors. Read More 16