Tag: gilroy
Letter: New faces, new ideas good for Gilroy
Now here is a positive letter for a change. Our new mayor is showing leadership instead of being centered on himself like our last...
Guest View: State, Congress should act now to protect youth online
It’s heartbreaking that in today’s world, every time a child picks up a phone or tablet, parents feel a wave of panic. Not long...
Mattress Recycling Council opens dropoff site in Gilroy
The Mattress Recycling Council recently launched a new “Bye Bye Mattress” program site in Gilroy, offering free mattress drop-offs for businesses and residents.
One of...
VTA urges travelers to save on gas by riding public transit
With gas prices soaring, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is urging residents to consider public transit as an affordable and eco-friendly alternative...
Gilroy youngster selected for elite touring soccer team
Javy Garcia, an eighth-grader at South Valley Middle School in Gilroy, has been selected to participate in an elite level soccer tour with the...
Letter: Mountain lion policy endangers the public
In my previous letters, I documented the public’s concern regarding mountain lion activity. Since then, on Feb. 12 the California Department of Fish and...
Bach to Blues concert returns to Gavilan College March 14
The Bach to Blues concert returns to the theater at Gavilan College on March 14. The annual fundraising event celebrates the college’s vibrant music...
Brown Act update requires Gilroy to maintain remote meeting access
An update to California’s Ralph M. Brown Act—which ensures that local government meetings are open to the public—requires Gilroy and other cities to offer...
Your Estate: Can you go home when you want?
I just saw an article in the New York Times about a 91-year-old woman who just wanted to be able to go back home....
Local film fest prepares to celebrate 20th year in South Valley
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival will mark its 20th anniversary April 8-15 with its most expansive program to date, screening 350 films from...
