Our View: Who’s minding the creeks?
It was a call from Pat Vickroy of Gilroy that brought attention to the problem of trash in and along Gilroy’s waterways and just who’s responsible for gathering and hauling it away.
Guest View: Valley Water completes pipeline extension project
While Valley Water rebuilds Anderson Dam, we have ensured that Coyote Creek and the Coyote Percolation Ponds in South San José have enough water to recharge groundwater and support the surrounding habitat and wildlife.
In November 2024, our agency completed the Cross Valley Pipeline Extension...
Mayor’s Update: On the Housing Element
As a lifelong resident of Gilroy (since 1964!) whose family comes from farming throughout Santa Clara County, I’ve lived through the change of our once prevalent orchards to today’s Silicon Valley. As Silicon Valley developed and job opportunities soared, so did the cry for...
Traffic mitigations still mandatory
We're heartened by reports that casino backers are listening to South Valley concerns about their original site and are considering a new location. But let's not get giddy.
Except for the whining, a great response
On Thursday, April 9th, I went through my morning routine, then













