Letter: An electronic cross of fool’s gold
When I spoke to the Planning Commission last month, I spoke against the electronic sign, which was the correct thing to do there. I...
Letter: William Shatner loves Gilroy
Last November, spurred by the Gilroy Dispatch story of the return of William Shatner’s wallet, I wrote a piece titled “An Open Letter to...
Letter: Electronic billboards are a hazard for drivers
The proliferation of electronic billboards has continued unabated. The billboard industry continues to claim that they have no effect on traffic accidents. Sorry, there...
Spoking My Mind: Grateful for the gorgeous green
Welcome to March! Honor women on the 8th, set your clocks forward on the 12th, raise a pint on the 17th, and, most importantly,...
Letter to the editor: Let common sense prevail
Recently the hot topic in the news is the deficit reduction debate. The debate tries to link Social Security to the federal deficit. Social...
Guest View: Valley Water chair highlights board’s goals for 2023
As I begin a new term on the Valley Water Board of Directors representing District 1, I am honored to serve as the Chair...
Letter: Smoke-free dining should be next step
As a child, were you ever the kind of kid to scrunch their nose, and sniff haughtily as you passed by an unbothered smoker?...
Letter: Reducing energy costs as natural gas prices rise
West Coast natural gas prices have been rising this winter, and PG&E wants our customers to know their energy bills are likely to rise...
Letter: Kindergarten readiness and the importance of parental involvement
This is the time of year many Gilroy parents are getting ready for their children to start their educational journey. For many children, this...
Letter: Follow the studies on digital billboards
Please reject any appeals to change the existing city code that regulates electronic billboards. They are a major distraction.
The outdoor advertising industry has funded...
