Spoking My Mind: Happy New Gear
Yes, a very happy new gear to all!
Did Santa bring you a new bicycle last month? Spectacular! Send me a picture of you and your new ride—landscape is preferred over portrait—and I’ll try to feature it in a future column.
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Guest View, Carol Marques: Housing shortage or affordability problem?
At a recent city function, a guest speaker said Anderson Dam was built in 18 months but the retrofit would take 8-10 years. It was his next comment that resonated with me: “That’s just the way it is.” I sat there thinking, nothing is...
Guest View, Gary Walton: Ways to celebrate National Preservation Month in Gilroy
Established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Month brings attention to historical places to instill pride, promote heritage conservation and encourage tourism. We know our historic buildings are important, but May is a great time to give them a...
From My Perspective: Say ‘yes’ to God
This column speaks to Christians, who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and are ready to hear God’s voice to live out His plan for their lives. If this is you, read on. If this is something that intrigues you, or you...
Guest View: Heartbeat of Gilroy
It was a warm Thursday summer evening, and everything was in place. I stepped back and was completely in awe.
In previous years, I had seen the wonder of creating a venue in a matter of days, having a celebration of Garlic and family for...
Guest View, Cat Tucker: Our community is better with Caltrain
By Cat Tucker
Seven months into the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us are feeling the profound personal effects. While the pandemic will eventually come to an end, allowing us to go back to doing what we love, its long-reaching economic impacts could make it difficult...
Mayor’s Update: Sharks ice rinks making progress
The long-awaited draft Term Sheet to bring Sharks Ice to the Gilroy Sports Park is ready to be presented to the Gilroy City Council at our meeting on Monday, June 20. To participate, you may either attend the meeting which will include public comment...
Guest View: Slash fossil fuel subsidies instead of the climate budget
California is struggling (again) to balance its state budget. Forecasting a $31.5 billion deficit for the next fiscal year, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting $6 billion from the historic $54 billion climate budget approved last summer—and the state Legislature agrees on some $5 billion...
Guest View: Migrant flights reveal how politicians would rather toy with people than talk solutions
With 2024 campaigns heating up, immigration politics are as well, and we can expect the election cycle to bring much fire and brimstone. Sadly, as has long been the case in U.S. history, immigrants will likely suffer as a result of the political maneuverings.
Seeking...
Guest View: A stimulating discussion
You may hear there was a lot of conflict at the Sept. 20 City Council meeting, but I suggest a different perspective.
The focus was on a time capsule, part of the Covid-postponed celebration of Gilroy’s 150th anniversary as an incorporated city. The committee that...





















