Guest View: Join the inaugural La Ofrenda Festival
La Ofrenda Festival, Gilroy’s Inaugural Dia de Muertos Festival & Wellness Fair on Oct. 28 from 1-7pm, will be an extraordinary event.
It is more...
Letter: Be an informed voter
There are many things that Councilmember Zach Hilton and I disagree on, but reaching the young voters is not one of them. Our younger...
Guest View: Law is bad for business and worse for workers
Every year I notice some legislators seeking community engagement by requesting ideas for new laws. This year I hope a bold lawmaker produces a...
Guest View: Teaching youth the power of voting
Every generation has grown up being told that they, the youth, are the future. In American society, this means that the youth (theoretically) have...
Guest View: Tempo is a local treasure
In the heart of Downtown Gilroy lies a culinary treasure that has been enchanting residents and visitors alike for the past two years. Tempo...
Letter: Eliminating virtual public comment excludes local voices
I don’t understand why Mayor Blankley is opposed to virtual public comment for City Council meetings, in opposition to the recommendation by our own...
Spoking My Mind: Opportunities past and future
October has always been one of my favorite months for riding (just like the other 11)! The crisp mornings, the changing colors, and even...
Letter: City is committed to fire department
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...
Letter: Save our republic
My name is James V. Simoni of Johnson & Simoni. This law firm has quietly served this community from the late 1800s to the...
Letters to the Editor: Fourth train in Gilroy; memorial rebuild
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...
