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March 28, 2026

Editorial: Measure A has pros and cons

Measure A, Santa Clara County’s proposed temporary sales tax increase of 0.625% effective April 1, 2026 and lasting five years is expected to generate $330 million a year for the county’s general fund to help counter large federal funding cuts (especially to Medicaid/Medi-Cal that...

Making a safe highway connection

It's difficult to overstate the importance of improving the

Our view: Chamber opposes sales tax measure and so do we

The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors recently voted to oppose the half-cent general-purpose sales tax measure in a 9-1 vote—a gutsy and important move.

Measure A Dead; Vital GUSD Board

Let's start with the good local news before bemoaning the

Rivas for Assembly

Five candidates are running for California Assembly District 30, and two have emerged as serious contenders to represent the region’s half million residents. The district includes south Santa Clara County and San Benito County and is currently represented by Anna Caballero, who is running...

Teachers union: roadblock on the path to education reform

The evidence is clear: All-day kindergarten would benefit

Frightening Numbers

Only .62 percent of Gilroy High students who attend Gavilan

GUSD claims are out of control

Revulsion

Fund the local library, yes on Measure B

If you're only going to vote yes on one of the numerous ballot

Workers’ comp mess – you can help clean it up

California's workers' compensation system is badly broken. How

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