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Sometimes the most meaningful stories begin with a simple conversation and a belief that something greater is possible. Seven months ago, I had a vision:...

Virginia firm drops plans for battery storage site in Coyote Valley

Agriculture

AES Corporation announced it has canceled a proposed Jewelflower Battery Energy Storage System on a 128-acre site in the Coyote Valley near Morgan Hill. The...

Religion: Acknowledging our independence and interdependence

Community

The United States recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The authors and signers announced that they were...

Open Space Authority joins brief opposing Gilroy ICE facility

Agriculture

In the U.S. District Court in San Jose, the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority on July 29 joined the filing of an amicus...

Former camp counselor accused of sexually assaulting third child

Community

Police have identified a third victim of Gilroy resident Anthony Joseph Ramon, who is accused of sexually assaulting children who attended a YMCA summer...

VTA asks public to weigh in on southwest Gilroy road extension

Business

Transportation planners are preparing to begin an environmental study for a project that will extend Santa Teresa Boulevard to the intersection of Highways 101...

OPINION

Letter: Creating pathways, inspiring leaders, transforming lives

August 7, 2026

Sometimes the most meaningful stories begin with a simple conversation and a belief that something greater is possible. Seven months ago, I had a vision: to bring California’s community college presidents together at Santa Clara University with a shared purpose, to celebrate educational opportunity, strengthen partnerships, inspire leadership and create...