Letter: Nobody wants a data center in their backyard
No one wants a data center in their backyard. Data centers consume a massive amount of electricity and water, they are loud, and, if...
From the Publisher: The slate is set, now it’s time to vote
The slate of candidates is set. The campaign signs will soon be everywhere, mailboxes will fill with political mailers and candidates will be making...
Letter: Vote for them in November
Tom Cline needs to be brought back for District 5. Not only has he volunteered for years, but he has also been readily available...
Letter: City’s growth must be accompanied by public process
The Aug. 20 Gilroy Dispatch article, “Gilroy Council Votes for More Outreach on New Projects,” by Michael Moore, accurately described the City Council’s recent...
Letter: How Amazon took your voice—and the law that gives it back
On August 24, 2026, Americans for Transparency filed a formal legal demand with the City of Gilroy. This is what it says—and what you...
Guest View: Libraries offer resources that aren’t found online
“If we can find pretty much everything online, why do we still need libraries?”
This is a question that has crossed the minds of many...
Letter: Gilroy can’t build the future with policies from the past
Mayor Greg Bozzo was recently quoted in a national publication: “We have an opportunity to change the way that we do business in Gilroy....
Around Town: Downtown Live brings life to downtown Gilroy
There is something special about seeing a city come alive.
On a recent Thursday evening, Downtown Gilroy was doing just that. Monterey Street was filled...
Letter: City must update development approval process
Many Gilroy residents have been protesting against the Amazon data center because it was approved under a 1981 ordinance that allowed only staff approval....
Letter: Put the brakes on e-bikes in Gilroy
Gilroy has a new problem—electric bikes—and it needs to be fixed now! They are now everywhere. Skateboarders and everybody else are not safe. I...
