Democracy takes a bow
There were cheers last week about the record or near-record turnout levels in the midterm elections in California, and across the U.S. While the numbers were relatively high—approaching 60 percent in some California counties— they were properly qualified by adjectives such as “midterm,” “off-year”...
High court betrays individual rights
The Supreme Court's decision to give local governments virtually unchecked eminent domain powers is a devastating setback for individual and property rights.
Editorial: Council needs to listen to voters when filling vacancy
Marie Blankley will be Gilroy’s next mayor, which means the Gilroy City Council will have to make a decision in December.
Blankley’s council seat will become vacant once Mayor Roland Velasco passes the gavel. The council can decide to fill it by either a special...
Worth taking a longer look at moving to vote-by-mail exclusively
Oregon has increased turnout and raised the comfort level of
Editorial: The cost of ending SNAP—and the hunger it will bring
In the coming days, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces elimination for the month of November, or it may be partially funded—moves that threaten to deepen food insecurity for millions of Americans, including many right here in Gilroy.
SNAP, formerly known as food...










