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February 16, 2026

Editorial: Political Speech Should Be Free

Since California has had strict protections for keeping government open to the people. That’s why we were shocked to see that Gilroy’s Mayor Roland Velasco was giving his state of the city speech to an audience that paid $30 apiece at a Chamber of Commerce fundraiser to hear it last week, and with him were four other city council members.

Council’s retreat menu hardly a healthy alternative

Other than a few items, the City Council's recent retreat agenda

Editorial: These booms aren’t worth celebrating

For years, Gilroyans have been bombarded with the near-nightly sounds of explosive devices being ignited. Naturally, many go to social media to complain and share horror stories with other like-minded residents, lamenting on why the police and fire departments are allegedly sitting on their hands,...

Pacheco Y traffic plan mothballed

.The latest delay in fixing the Pacheco Y, the dangerous, chronic bottleneck where Highways 152 and 156 intersect in south Santa Clara County is being blamed on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's budget plan.

Overhaul English curriculum at Gilroy High

Crafting a reading list with an eye toward political correctness

A sucker punch for agriculture preservation plan

Nearly a year ago, the city asked 11 people to volunteer their

Hindsight 2019

Oct. 25 Time to say thank you Quietly, organically and without delay, our community—and people who had never even visited our community—demonstrated by their selflessness and their gift-giving that humanity and compassion have the capacity to build bridges, join hands, make alliances, find common ground and...

Bypass Key to Downtown

Our View: Construction of the Highway 25 bypass is as vital to

Let it Go, and Move On

Attorney Bruce Tichinin indicated he will appeal his lost suit

Weighted grades – it’s only fair

Well, well, the ghost of Gilroy High School's former principal

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