Letter: We did not make you invisible
In early 2019, word was spread throughout Gilroy that Mayor Roland Velasco was asking for volunteers to form an ad hoc committee in order to celebrate Gilroy’s 150th birthday coming the following year. He felt that it was an important and monumental event which...
Letter: Senior center leaves much to be desired
In a so-called effort to crack down on the number of people going to the Senior Center lunch program, I was unfairly singled out as an unwelcome guest, as I like to ride my bike to the weekday lunch program.
This is nonsense. I guess...
Letter: Remember, it’s 2021
The Downtown Business Association had a party Aug. 28. They want to open eight new restaurants on Gourmet Alley. Good luck. Will they be part time, and what about parking?
We should have more on Monterey Street, I said. They told me they want to...
Letter: South County clergy protest hate crimes
Our community has an active Interfaith Clergy Alliance, which includes clergy from a number of the faith communities in Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy. We were distressed to learn from our colleague, Imam Ilyas Anwar of South Valley Islamic Center (SVIC), about acts...
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: Rushing to judgment
Despite the fact I have some good friends calling out for the resignation or recall of Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz, I believe the tone and volume of these calls to be poorly based and hasty.
My perspective is of someone who lives in the country and...
Letter: Lack of interest is frustrating
As a downtown business owner, I would like to offer my perspective on how we have been treated by city management and the elected leadership of Gilroy.
The rollout of the downtown Gourmet Alley project was poorly done from early communication to laying out expectations....
Letter: Step up for Gilroy, support St. Joseph’s Center
As we prepare to gather with loved ones this holiday season, it’s important to remember that many of our neighbors are struggling to meet even their most basic needs.
St. Joseph’s Family Center, a cornerstone in our community’s support network, has been working tirelessly to...
