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April 21, 2026

Three steps to improving Hecker Pass plan

The Hecker Pass Specific Plan, which is now before the city

Whopping victory for library tax

It is gratifying indeed that our community recognizes the value of a community library – so much so that a continuation of the library parcel tax passed with a whopping 81 percent of the vote. Getting the necessary two-thirds majority to continue the $33.66 per year charge for a single family home was not a problem.

All journalists must be protected

New York Times reporter Judith Miller has spent two weeks in jail – and counting – for refusing to identify a source for a story she didn't even write.

Editorial: Supreme Court Keeps City Officials from Hiding Records

The California Supreme Court last week put a sock in the argument that it’s OK for elected officials and government employees to keep citizens out of the loop by using private email and texting accounts to conduct the public’s business.

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...

Clause for GHS teachers must go – now

While we're glad that some progress is being made in the

Volunteers key to garlic success

Today, for the 25th time, Gilroy will welcome garlic lovers from

8 Band-Aid Props

Once again, California voters are presented with a bevy of

Fast-track Tribal Folly

Our former Santa Clara County supervisor turned Congressman is

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