Editorials

Good work getting a master plan

If the San Jose Fire Department hires Gilroy Fire Chief Jeff

The city’s new hardscrabble stance on the vacant unreinforced masonry buildings downtown is, understandably, born of frustration. Years of trying to cajole, incentivize, plead, push and assist have resulted in hardly any change. Vacant buildings dominate the central block. It’s an embarrassment to the community, and it’s no wonder that Mayor Don Gage, a born-and-raised Gilroyan, has had enough.

Passion. It's a key ingredient for triumph in the arts world.

As sample and absentee ballots begin to arrive in mailboxes across South County, we're moved to remind readers of the reasons why we're urging a no vote on Measure A in June.

The following organizations and individuals deserve either

Ever since the late 1980s when voters narrowly deeded all of

JEERS: To City Administrator Jay Baksa for bringing the pay

For an out-of-town representative, incumbent 28th District State

The rate-hike dance which the Santa Clara Valley Water District