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Mercury News Editorial: California should pass Homeowners Rights protections

Mercury News Opinion

The California Homeowner Bill of Rights that the Rev. Eduardo Samaniego wrote about in Sunday's paper is coming up for a crucial vote Wednesday in the Senate Banking Committee. [It's] the best hope for the multitude of homeowners still underwater in California. And for their neighbors.


Play Fair

Mercury News Opinion Letter

Play fair. It's what we're taught at a very young age - at home and in school. But not everyone plays fair, and not everyone has regard for their neighbor. Over the last five years of the foreclosure crisis, big banks have repeatedly flaunted their disregard for rules and their neighbors. This month, the California Legislature has the opportunity to stand with homeowners and bring fairness to the foreclosure process. The Homeowner's Bill of Rights.


Mortgage Crisis Inspires Churches to Send Lenten Season Message to Banks

The New York Times

During the recent weeks of Lent, the Rev. Ryan Bell has led his Southern California congregation into the penitential spirit of the season. By the April weekend when Christians mourn Jesus’ crucifixion and celebrate his resurrection, Mr. Bell said, he will have moved the assets to a local bank as a protest against Bank of America’s role in mass foreclosures and to issue a call for its repentance.


Good News for the Children's Health Initiative

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Let's thank San Jose City Councilmembers for their commitment to the Children's Health Initiative even in time of budget cuts.