This time that we’re in right now is so crucial, because there’s never been a better time for reform.

- Arnold Schwarzenegger,
Governor of California

From a budget discussion with members of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce at City Summit 2010: CityRising: Economic Resurgence Conference (8.31.10).

The RDA wasn’t sure that this area could make it. For me, the Tropicana has been the chance to show that East San Jose is economically viable.

- Dennis Fong, Class VII,
Owner / CEO, Tropicana Shopping Center

From an article on the restoration of La Placita Tropicana in the Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal (8.20.10)

There's just no reason for a government agency to track the movements of Californians, let alone maintain that information in a database forever and ever.

- Joe Simitian, Class X,
California State Senator

From an article in Palo Alto Online News (8.24.10) about a bill to protect the "locational privacy" of commuters who use FasTrak.

Comerica is doing a lot in the community and a lot in response to the diversity of women. We are trying to be a bank for women and a partner for women in business.

- Michael Fulton,
Class VII,
President, Comerica Bank Western Market

From an article in the Los Gatos Weekly Times (8.16.10) on the launch of the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce and Comerica Bank's IMPOWER to motivate and inspire women to make a difference in the lives of others program featuring Class XV Senior Fellow Ysabel Duron.

If we don't go forward with 33 percent renewable standard for California's energy supply, we undercut all those companies and entrepreneurs creating jobs in solar, wind, biofuels and other renewable forms of energy.

- Carl Guardino, Class XII,
President & CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group

San Jose Mercury News (8.16.10)

I worked with farmworkers because of the heritage of my father. I believed that America provided opportunities for people. I believed that everyone had the right to health care. It never occurred to me that it was a privilege. I never took no for an answer.

- Luisa Buada, Class XXII,
Executive Director, Ravenswood Family
Health Center

From a profile in the San Jose Mercury News (8.13.10).

This energy sector is a great opportunity for innovation. We know the infrastructure needs to be upgraded, and when that happens it’s a great time to make sure it’s connected to a communications fabric. There are strategic control points all over the grid, and every place we see as strategic we plan to build, invest or acquire.

- Laura Ipsen, Class XXI,
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Smart Grid, Cisco Systems, Inc.

Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal (8.6.10)

Our region has the financial resources and the intellectual talent to help spark a philanthropic renaissance.

- Emmett Carson
Class XXII,
CEO and President,
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

From an editorial in the San Jose Mercury News (8.6.10) on the "Giving Pledge" created by Warren Buffett and Bill & Melinda Gates.

His legacy is really a public legacy. He appreciated nature and enjoyed the way you feel and the freedom you have in the out of doors. He wanted the spectacular places of the West available to everyone.

- Audrey Rust, Class XV,
President, Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)

From an article in the San Jose Mercury News (8.3.10) on the death of philanthropist and former Sunset magazine publisher Bill Lane.

When you think of Jerry Rice, you just go, 'Wow!' It's the same type of feeling you get when Steve Jobs comes up with a new product. Jerry was constantly innovative in a way similar to Jobs and Gordon Moore and Andy Grove. That's why a creative place like Northern California was so intrigued by him.

- Ronnie Lott, Class XII,
Managing Director,
Capital Dynamics

From an article in the San Jose Mercury News (8.1.10) on his former teammate Jerry Rice's induction into the NFL Hall of Fame.