Gilroy’s shortsightedness on consolidating services
It's hard to believe that in this economy, the idea of
Mental illness doesn’t explain gun violence
The notion that mental illness drives the current spate of mass shootings is a dangerous oversimplification. Some shooters, such as the Aurora. Col., movie theater gunman James Holmes, yes, have had diagnosed mental illness, while others have not. To unfairly stereotype people with conditions...
No time like the present to begin addressing local budget troubles
There's a fundamental economic reality that seems to be only
Air isn’t as dirty as the arrogant politics pervasive in San Jose
The arrogant decision by San Jose officials to violate an
How do you eat the downtown white elephant?
It is frustrating when a consultant blows into town, takes our
Keep service requirement for Gilroy high school students
Trustees should not back away from the requirement for Gilroy high school students to log 80 hours of community service prior to graduation. That’s 20 hours a year to give back to the community. It’s a reasonable expectation, and one that builds community spirit. To paraphrase the late President John F. Kennedy, “Ask not what your community can do for you, ask what you can do for your community.”










