Editorial: Political Speech Should Be Free
Since California has had strict protections for keeping government open to the people. That’s why we were shocked to see that Gilroy’s Mayor Roland Velasco was giving his state of the city speech to an audience that paid $30 apiece at a Chamber of Commerce fundraiser to hear it last week, and with him were four other city council members.
If Earthquakes soccer club lands in South County, that’s a score
It's looking pretty likely that the San Jose Earthquakes will
A whiff of change
Slow growth, the movement that rocked Gilroy’s City Council two years ago with new Mayor Roland Velasco riding the crest of the Measure H vote, is alive and well.
While three of four incumbents in the Nov. 6 election won re-election by solid margins, one...
Editorial: Recent traffic deaths remind us to be safe on the roads
Distracted driving is a significant danger for drivers, and it can lead to serious accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Four such accidents occurred nearby in the past month, killing seven people. The fatalities prompted police to emphasize a message to the public about driving...
Daughter Abducted, But Thankfully a Miracle Happened
Gratitude is born in hearts that take time to count up past
Gavilan’s board should rethink leadership
The revelation that the top 20 earners at Gavilan College earn more than $3.4 million a year, or about 15 percent of the total personnel costs at the college, begs this question: Are they worth it?











