Letter: Disinformation undermines the democratic process
I was greatly alarmed by a letter to the editor published in the Oct. 21 issue. Based on no evidence, Mr. Kirkish undermines the...
Letter: Silence speaks volumes
I contacted the City Council earlier this year about swastikas spray painted at Carriage Hills Park. Councilmembers Hilton, Marques and Armendariz all contacted me...
Letter: Leaders need to bring us together
Have you heard of a “dog whistle” in politics? It’s political shorthand for a phrase that may sound OK to some people, but which...
Letter: Be aware of canvassing group
It has come to my attention that Councilmember Armendariz is personally recruiting on her Facebook page for a non-Gilroy-based far-left progressive ballot harvesting organization...
Letter: CMAD (Can Make A Difference) for the community’s safety
There’s no separate left turn lane when exiting Highway 101 onto Masten Avenue in Gilroy, which caused a fatal crash when a father was...
Guest View: Things about mental health everyone should know
There’s a lot going on. In the last two years, we’ve endured political upheaval, the fallout of systemic racism, the growing impact of climate...
Letter: Khamis has a clear plan
All leaders who want to be successful must have a plan and a strategy to implement that plan. Johnny Khamis spoke at the Community...
Guest View: Highlighting unsung heroes
Growing up in Gilroy and coming from a campesino family, viewing such an impactful and humane story this past August, via a short documentary...
Letter: Downtown leader works to better the community
I attended last Friday’s forum for Gilroy City Council candidates and found many aspects to praise—the amazing Toni Bowles who has transformed the old...
Guest View: Eligible voters need protections
With our nation’s democracy facing existential threats, California’s duty to protect and empower every eligible voter in the state has never been more urgent....
