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Guest View: Small businesses offer something different

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Fast food chains are fixed in our day-to-day lives. Whether it is a morning iced coffee or an afternoon craving for a burger, these...

Guest View: Why schools need to prepare students for real life

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Most students spend around 13 years in school learning math formulas, vocabulary words and historical events—and figuring out how to pass tests. However, even...

Letter: Running for District 5 seat

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Dear Friends and Neighbors, After long and thoughtful consideration, I have decided to announce my candidacy for Gilroy City Council District 5. It’s been four...

Santa Clara County, Attorney General file lawsuit to block ICE facility in Gilroy

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County Counsel Tony LoPresti filed a lawsuit seeking to halt construction of a proposed Immigration and...

New boat inspection rules take effect June 15 in Santa Clara County

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New vessel inspection and quarantine rules aimed at preventing the spread of invasive mussels will take effect June 15 at all Santa Clara County...

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Guest View: Small businesses offer something different

June 15, 2026

Fast food chains are fixed in our day-to-day lives. Whether it is a morning iced coffee or an afternoon craving for a burger, these options are convenient, familiar and often the easiest choice for a quick meal. But while these large chains are a key part of modern life, small...