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June 30, 2025

Recall Judge Persky

Despite being convicted of three felonies by a unanimous jury on all counts, former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner served only 90 days after assaulting his victim behind a dumpster. Many members of the legal community questioned Judge Aaron Persky's sentencing decision, and over 94,000...

Letter: Big tobacco’s hold on LGBTQ+ youth continues

Although in recent years tobacco product usage has declined overall, its prevalence remains constant within the LGBTQ+ community—so much so, that it has been woven into queer culture—driving further negative health consequences for this subpopulation.  Why is this still happening? Is this just a fluke?...

Letter: It’s your money

Have you realized that your bill from the Investor Owned Utilities (IOU) has doubled over the last decade? More rate hikes are on the way.   According to CNET, California has the third highest rate in the U,S. Its rates rose by 11.8% between 2022 and...

Letter: Gilroy is on the move

Our surrounding area will soon see some significant highway improvements.  This fall, construction of the U.S. 101/SR 25 interchange project begins. It starts with building new ramps, estimated to be completed in 2025, followed by building the new bridge in 2026, and demolition of the...

Thanks on behalf of those who are aided by the Gilroy Compassion Center

Thanks on behalf of those who are aided by the Gilroy Compassion Center Dear Editor,

Letter: Transportation options are inching forward

With the addition of a fourth weekday commuter train from Gilroy to San Francisco and now the return of weekday bus service from Gilroy to the Salinas Intermodal Transit Center, transit options from the Gilroy Transit Center are picking up! The added Caltrain service...

A tribute to our coach

Dear Editor,

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