Guest View: Seeing beyond behavior during Autism Awareness Month
April is recognized as World Autism Month, and I write this as both a mother and an advocate.
Like many parents, my early experiences with...
Guest View: Get on the Bus in support of education
As your State Senator representing the 15th Senate District in the California State Legislature, I am grateful to serve such an involved, engaged and...
Guest View: State, Congress should act now to protect youth online
It’s heartbreaking that in today’s world, every time a child picks up a phone or tablet, parents feel a wave of panic. Not long...
Guest View: Groundwater, the hidden resource we rely on every day
Each year, communities across America take time to recognize an important but unseen part of our water supply: groundwater. During National Groundwater Awareness Week,...
Guest View: 2026 will be another busy year in Gilroy
With 2025 in the rear-view mirror and the 2025-26 legislative work plan already established, the Gilroy City Council will dive right into items that...
Guest View: South County celebrates Chanukah after tragic terror attack in Sydney
The South County Jewish community was shaken to its core after waking on the morning of Dec. 14 to the tragic news of a...
Guest View: Gilroy must ensure housing is available for all income levels
Having a house should not be a privilege; it should be a right. Every individual deserves to have a place they can come home...
Guest View: Counter hostility, bigotry with knowledge, compassion
In a powerful demonstration of unity and a commitment to education, more than 100 South County residents and local leaders, including City Councilmember Yvonne...
Guest View: Vote Yes on Prop 50 to ensure your vote is counted
In the upcoming special election on Nov. 4, voters are going to see a new measure, Proposition 50. By a vote of the majority,...
Guest view: High-speed rail’s salvation may lie in Gilroy
Since Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first State of the State address six years ago, California has stopped pursuing a high-speed rail system that actually connects...
