Letter: Bullet train report is more lipstick on the pig
News reports that the California High Speed Rail Association’s newest “business plan” proposes getting 18 million annual riders from Gilroy is, as predicted, more...
Letters: Death of horse at Gilroy Rodeo
Rodeos are barbaric
How is it possible that watching animals suffer is considered a source of entertainment?
A horse breaks its neck and dies…. and that...
Letter: Consider this plan to reduce power consumption
You may have noticed recently that the power goes out for a little while in the early evening when the weather is hot. This,...
Letter: Open Hollister rail line for more commuter options
I agree with Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner in regard to considering options for Caltrain rail service in the future. In the same vein,...
Letter: Train service offers unique benefits
As the Mayor of Morgan Hill and the VTA Board member representing South County, I would like to thank Councilmember Hilton for his thoughtful...
Gilroy Garlic Festival’s return was a success
I wanted to express my excitement and appreciation regarding the return of our city's Garlic Festival, which ran for the first time after being...
Letter: On homelessness, Gilroy must balance compassion with responsibility
Gilroy is a city with a big heart. We are proud of the many nonprofit, faith-based and government programs here that offer help to...
Letter: Caltrain numbers don’t justify added VTA expenditures
I’ve seen the June South County Caltrain ridership numbers (Monday-Friday, four trains north in the morning and four trains south in the evening): Gilroy...
Letter: County Fire shows it is up to the task
A little after midnight on Friday, July 11, I was awakened by the sound of sirens from many fire engines and a call from...
Letter: Assembly Bill 84 is a step backward for students and families
As a mom of two kids and a passionate advocate for educational choice, I’m deeply concerned about the potential impact of Assembly Bill 84...
