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Gilroy officials are considering asking the voters to approve an increase of the city’s transient occupancy tax—commonly referred to as the hotel tax—up to...

Comment now on Gilroy Civic Center Master Plan proposal

Business

The ambitious Gilroy Civic Center Master Plan Draft calls for the demolition of City Hall and its annex building, Wheeler Auditorium, the senior center...

School district, City of Gilroy pledge to work together to improve traffic safety

Community

In a joint meeting Feb. 4, Gilroy Unified School District board members and City Council members pledged to work together to improve pedestrian safety...

Letter: ‘Tort tax’ is a burden we all share

Community

It seems the buzzword captivating Americans these days is “affordability.” Yet everywhere you go in California, prices still seem to be increasing. We’re all...

Santa Clara County breaks ground on Children’s Advocacy Center in Morgan Hill

Business

The County of Santa Clara will soon begin construction of a new Children’s Advocacy Center at Valley Health Center in Morgan Hill. The CAC is...

SVCT produces ‘High School Musical on Stage!’

Community

South Valley Civic Theatre brings the full-length version of Disney’s “High School Musical On Stage!” to the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse this month, featuring...

OPINION

Letter: ‘Tort tax’ is a burden we all share

February 16, 2026

It seems the buzzword captivating Americans these days is “affordability.” Yet everywhere you go in California, prices still seem to be increasing. We’re all seeking relief from the high costs of living, with no end in sight. This trend is already being compounded by a hidden cost driver known as...