Don’t give up class time in an era of tough choices
There's no compelling evidence that confirms class size
Newsprint duties could hurt small newspapers
The printing press remains the symbol—despite the arrival of online news—of the Fourth Estate, of “Freedom of the Press.” That’s why for centuries one of the first acts of authoritarian rulers was to smash the printing presses of the opposition.
In 21st Century democracies, the...
Editorial: The transformative power of public art
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, commerce and rapid urbanization, public art stands as a profound counterbalance—a humanizing force that elevates the collective spirit of a community. Art in public spaces does far more than decorate; it educates, inspires and connects.
Public art is...
Gun-wielding robber, 13, sent home to mommy
It's bad enough to read that a 13-year-old packing a gun was
Our annual holiday poem
‘Twas the night before Christmas in Olde Gilroy
Not a latte was stirring, not even on 5th Street
Gold Toe at the Outlets awaited with stockings
St. Nicholas, sadly, was still Amazon shopping
Guerrero “The Ghost” had hung up his gloves,
But Gilroy football won and had gotten lots of love
So did...
One way to Solve the Christmas Complex – Say it in Spanish
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