Letter: Hats off to Jeff Garcia
Once again Jeff Garcia has returned to mentor the kids of Gilroy. Recently, with the help of many volunteers, Jeff and his team were able to put together a football camp for boys and girls. Gilroy youth of all ages enjoyed two days of...
Zach Hilton: Project makes it easier to leave the car at home
I’d like to start off with a message to those that use active transportation and transit to commute: Thank you. We see you and support you. We are providing year-round education and encouragement through Measure B funds. We have programs and policies that promote...
Guest View: California will continue to struggle with existential issues in 2024
California enters the new year with its existential issues still unresolved, and a new one—an immense budget deficit—threatens to make dealing with them even more difficult.
California has made very little progress, if any, on narrowing its shortage of housing, its levels of homelessness and...
Letter: Mayor-elect committed to Gilroy’s goals
When I started this campaign, I held the belief that Gilroy possesses untapped potential. Throughout the campaign, I engaged with numerous property and business owners, community leaders, city personnel, representatives of non-profit organizations and, most importantly, the citizens.
Gilroyans from all neighborhoods and interests are...
It’s tax time
The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Annual Report answers the No. 1 question at this time of year: Where do my taxes go?
This year’s report contains a special focus that looks back over the past 10 years of assessment roll information, and includes graphical illustrations...
Silence breeds mistrust
The circumstances of Steven Juarez’s death while in Gilroy police custody last month remain under investigation by law enforcement. The fact that the official investigation is unresolved doesn’t give elected city officials a pass on leadership.
Police have offered no evidence to support their contentions...
Letter: Not ‘Mission Bells’
If there is only one thing that comes out of our Paseo project, let it be the understanding of the true name of the El Camino Real road markers.
Our new El Camino Real road marker has never been in a “Mission,” and to refer...
Zach Hilton: How our electricity provider benefits the community
What makes Gilroy strong is our community. With 59,520 people calling Gilroy home, our community is made up of families, neighbors, businesses, schools, service organizations, parks and more. However, there is one member of our community that may surprise you—our electricity provider.
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