Letter: A local newspaper is essential
I read with great interest the Guest View article by Mr. Gary Walton, “It’s time to power up our local newspaper” (Gilroy Dispatch, March 25).
I agree with such alarm and the fear of not having a local newspaper.
Going through memory lane, I recall that...
Letter: William Shatner loves Gilroy
Last November, spurred by the Gilroy Dispatch story of the return of William Shatner’s wallet, I wrote a piece titled “An Open Letter to William Shatner.”
I wanted him to know that, in addition to his wallet adventure, he has two other connections to Gilroy—one...
Letter: Smoke-free dining should be next step
As a child, were you ever the kind of kid to scrunch their nose, and sniff haughtily as you passed by an unbothered smoker? Well, you did this for good reason—other than just despising the smell. My name is Anagha Dogiparthi, and I am...
Letter: Be aware of canvassing group
It has come to my attention that Councilmember Armendariz is personally recruiting on her Facebook page for a non-Gilroy-based far-left progressive ballot harvesting organization called GroundWorks. This organization is not local but is a statewide group paying people to go door-to-door to influence voters....
Letter: Vineyard Christian Preschool’s triumphant comeback
In the wake of the Covid-19 era, Vineyard Christian Preschool’s quite amazing resurgence stands as a testament to the spirit that defines its character. Weathering the storm, this program has proven that even in the face of adversity, its commitment to a nature-filled setting,...
Letter: City fights costly legal battle against housing
Over three weeks ago, Gandolfi Investments—which has proposed a 501-unit project at 315 Las Animas Ave—sued the City of Gilroy and City Council for violating California law.
According to California’s Department of Housing and Community Development, Gilroy failed to meet its deadline to adopt a...