Guest View: Are we invisible?
We are people of all genders, of Ohlone, Black, Filipino, Portuguese, Mexican/Chicano, Chinese and Japanese heritage. We have grown prunes, sugar beets, tobacco, apricots,...
Letter: Remarks on time capsule were hurtful
Every level of government relies on volunteers. Nowhere is this more visible than in our local community, for it is here, at home, where...
Letter: Remember, it’s 2021
The Downtown Business Association had a party Aug. 28. They want to open eight new restaurants on Gourmet Alley. Good luck. Will they be...
Letter: SB 10 unlikely to accomplish its purpose
I’ve just written this letter to Governor Newsom and think the public should know too.
SB 10 needs your veto. It was produced under pressure...
Letter: What makes Gilroy Strong?
As long as we have people who are willing to help those in need, we will always be strong. Here is an example of...
Guest View: Delta surge, research shows it’s time to support public virtual charter schools
Like many parents across America, I watched the struggles of students, parents and teachers as the Covid-19 lockdown forced schools to adapt and find...
Letter: Gilroy needs jobs, not more houses
Water rationing makes sense, given what we've done to the climate and given that we've allowed development to far outstrip the water supply. Gilroy...
Letter: Just copy Morgan Hill
It was a nightmare on the Fourth of July. As usual, the fireworks got out of hand, but still within reason. The city, not...
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...
Guest View, Stephanie Hernandez and Sarah Manjra: Advocate for the unhoused
Being a resident of Gilroy my entire life, it is disheartening to witness the growth of our homeless population over the past several years....
