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January 28, 2026

Editorial: Santa Clara County embarrassingly unprepared for disaster

With all the money that’s spent in our county on flood prevention and control, it’s reasonable to expect that there would be some good plans to prevent a Katrina-style urban flood. Judging by what occurred to residents in neighborhoods to the north—in a modern city of a million people—it’s safe to conclude that local communities are not well prepared for large-scale natural disasters.

Blind Trust Doesn’t Serve the Public Trust

City Council has three employees: the city clerk, the city

Police captain’s heroic efforts deserve recognition

The following individuals and organizations deserve either

GHS Seniors Big Winners

Graduate award winners lead the weekly parade

Independence carries a price tag

The incorporation debate raises quite a dilemma for the South

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

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!

Next Step for the Gardens?

The Board has wisely cut off the flow of talk about a

API scores at Gilroy High better than reported

In a recent editorial, we commented on Gilroy High's Academic Performance Index and, unfairly, used some outdated numbers.

Caution: $1 billion in annual retail sales

A sentence worth reviewing:

Top three choices for City Council

Gilroyans have the opportunity to fill three City Council seats this election and there are five interesting and dedicated people willing to serve. All bring something different to the table. After an extensive interview session, our recommendations became clear.

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