Letter: The data center facts Ms. Ramirez left out
Councilmember Kelly Ramirez’s July 1 Guest View was titled “Uninformed Criticism of Data Center Plan is Misleading.” As a former Planning Commissioner, she should...
Editorial: Celebrating America at 250—A time to remember what unites us
This Saturday, America will mark a milestone: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is a moment worthy of...
Guest View: Uninformed criticism of data center plan is misleading
As a former Gilroy Planning Commissioner and current City Council Member, I will not allow Adriana Leongardt's letter to go unanswered. It is factually...
Guest View: Gilroy must promote more housing for all incomes
Since my last housing post in July 2025, Gilroy continues to make strides to plan and promote housing opportunities for our community that are...
Letter: Send High-Speed Rail into bankruptcy
Elevated, subterranean or ground level, California High Speed Rail Authority’s SuperMassive Black Hole is still the mother of all boondoggles, up there with VTA’s...
Letter: Gilroy is not ready for data center impacts
The letter below was originally sent by the author to members of the Gilroy City Council.
My name is Adriana Leongardt. I am a Gilroy...
Letter: We the people matter as much as billionaires
I am a mother of two and currently a stay at home mom. My favorite hobbies are hiking, bonfires on the beach and stargazing...
Guest View: Small businesses offer something different
Fast food chains are fixed in our day-to-day lives. Whether it is a morning iced coffee or an afternoon craving for a burger, these...
Guest View: Why schools need to prepare students for real life
Most students spend around 13 years in school learning math formulas, vocabulary words and historical events—and figuring out how to pass tests. However, even...
Letter: Running for District 5 seat
Dear Friends and Neighbors, After long and thoughtful consideration, I have decided to announce my candidacy for Gilroy City Council District 5.
It’s been four...
