Opinion

October has always been one of my favorite months for riding (just like the other 11)! The crisp mornings, the changing colors, and even the autumnal aromas all combine for incredible sensory overloads. Hopefully you’re out there cycling, taking it all in. For more than...

On Sept. 23, the labor union representing Gilroy Firefighters (IAFF, Local 2805) released a letter asking for the community’s help. In that letter, the City was asked to “increase the number of firefighters on duty per day from nine to 12 to serve ALL...

My name is James V. Simoni of Johnson & Simoni. This law firm has quietly served this community from the late 1800s to the present. Protecting our republic requires speaking up at this time. Gilroy residents should not be fooled. The present characterization of the...

Opening more travel options for locals I wish to commend the effort put forth by the mayors of Gilroy and Morgan Hill, and the Valley Transportation Authority and Caltrain in adding a fourth train from Gilroy. A later departure will be beneficial to commuters and...

City council meetings are the heart of local government. They are officially noticed by the City with a published agenda to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be aware of what’s being discussed and to witness live or recorded meetings and/or participate as...

Thank you for reaching out for our comment regarding the negotiations between the Gilroy Teachers Association and Gilroy Unified School District. While we appreciate the article, we found multiple incorrect or misleading statements. We request that corrections be made and that those corrections be...

This has been a year of labor unrest in California, a state in which unions represent a relatively small faction of the state’s workforce but wield great political power. The most obvious example is the protracted strikes of actors and writers in Southern California’s iconic...

I am proud of the future housing plan that the Gilroy City Council, Planning Commission, staff and the public have approved.  We committed to advancing the 40 opportunity sites for multi-family homes, downtown expansion district and First Street mixed-use corridor flexibility program, 429 corner lots...

In the wake of the Covid-19 era, Vineyard Christian Preschool’s quite amazing resurgence stands as a testament to the spirit that defines its character. Weathering the storm, this program has proven that even in the face of adversity, its commitment to a nature-filled setting,...

The ever-continuous magic question: “Is now the right time to buy?” Is it?  My response has always stayed the same: “if the time is right for you.” How do you determine that in an ever-changing and evolving market? Many considerations, economics, interest rates and of...