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Editorial: The cost of ending SNAP—and the hunger it will bring

November 6, 2025

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County sales tax, Prop 50 win big in Nov. 4 election

November 6, 2025

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Water district removes homeless from Gilroy sites

November 6, 2025

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Food lines grow as feds suspend food assistance

November 6, 2025

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Editorial: The cost of ending SNAP—and the hunger it will bring

Community

In the coming days, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces elimination for the month of November, or it may be partially funded—moves...

County sales tax, Prop 50 win big in Nov. 4 election

Community

With 100% of precinct ballots counted, Santa Clara County voters on Nov. 4 overwhelmingly supported adding 0.625% to the county sales tax rate for...

Water district removes homeless from Gilroy sites

Community

Valley Water this week evicted about 60 unhoused people from encampments on two of its properties in Gilroy, and homeless advocates say the residents...

Food lines grow as feds suspend food assistance

Business

Food pantries across South County are experiencing unprecedented demand following the suspension of SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, with lines wrapping...

Letter: Thank a teacher

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If you can read this letter, maybe you should thank a teacher. The week of Nov. 2-8 is California Retired Teachers Week, and we...

Betabel node developer changes plans from commercial to housing

Business

The owner of a 23-acre property on Highway 101—where the Betabel Commercial Development proposal has been the subject of an environmental study and lawsuit—recently...

Editorial: The cost of ending SNAP—and the hunger it will bring

November 6, 2025

In the coming days, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces elimination for the month of November, or it may be partially funded—moves that threaten to deepen food insecurity for millions of Americans, including many right here in Gilroy. SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is not a handout....