Editorials

Taking your family to a professional sporting event should be fun and passionate, not dangerous. Drunks hurling obscenities and starting fights should not be tolerated.

1. It’s very clear from the numbers that education is working

It's certainly understandable that the Gilroy Unified School District Board of Trustees is talking seriously about placing a parcel tax before voters. Join the crowd.

1. A faith-based organization would be supported by tax funds

Editor's note: It is our Christmas tradition to publish this well-known newspaper editorial. It's a joyful read to the children. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas to you!

 

Yes, it’s an astounding number that Chris Coté has cost the city by forcing legal maneuverings. Under most circumstances, a $45,000 fee assessment from the city would be outlandish, but, as with most issues involving the controversial Coté, a seemingly simple matter has evolved into a nightmarish situation.

Giving Gilroy Police Officers an option to purchase retired guns bought by the city is an idea that makes some sense. But, given the right to buy a retired weapon paid for by the public first is enough of a perk. The officers should pay market value for the weapons.

Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman has delivered – to an extent – on a campaign promise. A group of winery owners, who are understandably wary and jaded from years of trying to work with an unreasonable county staff, is meeting to work through issues that constantly come up.

Significant local news events of the day have pushed the Gavilan College president’s whopping $42,000 salary increase off the front page. But it shouldn’t be ignored.