ISPs pick up slack as federal broadband program ends
The Affordable Connectivity Program, a federal program that provides internet access to low-income families, has ended after Congress failed to reach an agreement to keep funding it. Over 23 million households—including thousands in Santa Clara and San Benito counties—will no longer receive federal subsidies...
Response to the attack in New Zealand
Justice, reason and respect demand that we respond to the horrific attack that targeted the Islamic community in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15. The death toll has risen to 50 as of March 20, and at least an additional 50 victims were injured...
Water District Officials Consider Pay Raises
The Santa Clara Valley Water District board of directors will
Finding beauty in unexpected places
Luis Franco doesn’t travel to far away lands to shoot exotic things. He prefers to find beauty that others miss right in front of them.
Warriors on wheels
gilroy—It’s often said that to truly understand something, you have to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. On Saturday, Gilroyans from all walks of life put those words into action—except they put themselves in someone else’s chair.
Spoking My Mind: Fine February favorites
Last month, I shared that 2025 would be my final year writing this column; after 25 years of Spoking My Mind, I felt it was time to hang up my helmet. (Let me clarify: I’ll stop bike writing, but never stop bike riding.) Thank...

















