Letter: To stop or not to stop
As part of the First Street repaving project in Gilroy, Caltrans installed two signal lights at the northeast corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and...
Letter: Deregulation legislation is under attack
If you thought shortages of infant formula was bad, wait until California's shippers and receivers are denied services of owner-operator truckers.
Recently, the U.S. Solicitor...
Guest View: South Gilroy neighbors, prepare for more traffic
Editor’s note: On June 2, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors will consider approving an addendum to the Highway 101 Improvement...
Mayor Marie Blankley: State of the City 2022
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Mayor Marie Blankley’s State of the City address. She will deliver the full talk in person...
Guest View: Heartbeat of Gilroy
It was a warm Thursday summer evening, and everything was in place. I stepped back and was completely in awe.
In previous years, I had...
Guest View: Unique communities stand above the rest
Part 1 of this article, “Steps needed to create a thriving community,” which was published in the May 20 edition of the Gilroy Dispatch,...
Guest View: Steps to create a thriving community
Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a two-part series.
Why are some communities unable to maintain their historic character and quality of life...
Rabbi Mendel Liberow: How to prevent the next pandemic
Three years ago, the possibility of a global pandemic took up about as much headspace for most people as the possibility of a global...
Preserving the Past: Bill Economou, local WWI soldier and resort owner
When you enter the Gilroy Veterans Memorial Building on Sixth and Eigleberry, you will see photos of local veterans and awards they have earned....
Letter: The failure of finger-pointing
Unfortunately, for the third time in as many years, the Garlic Festival, due to numerous circumstances, will not take place. The community’s largest “family...
