Increased rail service a good idea
Regarding the possible expansion of passenger/commuter rail to Hollister and Salinas, I do feel the time has come.
Upgrading the historic Hollister Branch rail line for makes sense. Considering the heavy traffic on highways 101 and25 it is warranted.
In my opinion, the perfect train set...
Letter: Adding jobs, growing wages
What would you like our government to do about:
• The concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few?
• Protection for small businesses?
• Workers’ ability to negotiate?
• Promoting job growth?
• Promoting the growth of jobs with good pay for those without college...
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...
Panetta doesn’t dig tax bill
I voted against this tax bill because it would have a negative impact on too many families on the central coast of California and our nation. The bill lowers taxes for the wealthy, while raising taxes on many working and middle-class families. The bill...
Get ready for a stream of water rate hikes that will help Sen. Feinstein’s billionaire buddies
Get ready for a stream of water rate hikes that will help Sen. Feinstein's billionaire buddies
Understand city finance
The General Election is just a few months away, and voters in Gilroy have a number of candidates to consider for the all-important positions on the City Council. Â Of all the layers of government, your voice on the local level has the most impact...
Letter: The arts are alive in Gilroy
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Gilroy, the La Ofrenda Festival—Gilroy’s second annual DÃa de Muertos Festival & Wellness Fair from1-7pm Nov. 2—will be an extraordinary event and is more than just a day of festivities; it’s an immersive experience that embraces the essence...