Letter: Deregulation legislation is under attack
If you thought shortages of infant formula was bad, wait until California's shippers and receivers are denied services of owner-operator truckers.
Recently, the U.S. Solicitor General filed the Government's brief in the California Trucking Association's case challenging the Legislature's AB-5, AB-2257, pending at the U.S....
Letter: The failure of finger-pointing
Unfortunately, for the third time in as many years, the Garlic Festival, due to numerous circumstances, will not take place. The community’s largest “family reunion,” to the disappointment of everyone, is on hold.
What’s more disappointing is the firestorm of name-calling, finger-pointing (especially at the...
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: Re-address Gilroy’s flagpole policy
Re: CNN article, May 4: “The Satanic Temple requests that Boston fly its flag after Supreme Court ruling”
When the City of Gilroy first discussed the issue of flying the LGBTQ flag on the city's flagpole, a few of us tried to warn that the...
Letter: Nothing but bad news
I just got finished reading the morning newspaper and watching the news. I don’t know why I do that because all there is is bad news.
So what I got out of it was eye-opening: murder, street racing, kidnapping, racism, robbery, vandalism, Covid-19, inflation, war...
Letter: Recall effort against Armendariz is underway
A group of concerned citizens has formed to begin the official recall process of Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz.
On Oct. 31, 2021, during a party that was held at the home of Armendariz, four young people were shot, resulting in the death of Michael Zuniga Macias...
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: Expect more integrity from elected officials
I was shocked and disillusioned to read about the death at the party that resulted in a 120-page report. Ms. Armendariz was fined $2,450 but $1,250 was waived due to the late issuance of the citations.
Elected officials should have more common sense and integrity....
Letter: Armendariz needs to resign
Rebeca Armendariz should resign from the City Council. She is a bad role model, flouts the law, enables unlawful behavior, and a proven liar.
Her slap on the wrist fine of $1,250 is an insult to the community. She should be charged with felony manslaughter...
Letter: Choose hydrogen over oil
Why not hydrogen fueled motors? Go away with oil derived fuels. Produce hydrogen fuel by splitting water (H2O) into hydrogen and oxygen. When hydrogen burns, it’s converted into water vapors.
Donald Perino
Gilroy