Halfway through the decade and the clock continues to tick down on San Jose’s ambitious climate target of...
Editorial: Finding purpose in 2026
Purpose — often defined as the reason for doing something — is a powerful word that can determine one’s direction in life. Most people need purpose. It’s the mojo to start a business, raise a family, elevate a career, tilt a person toward political aspirations or public service. In government an individual’s purpose can be an advocation or self serving. The person might fight for justice, equality or overall public good. Or take advantage of the position for personal gain. The same could be said of an entire government, which might lean toward unity or chaos. For now, the federal...



