Letter: Council needs to revisit bell installation
When I was in fourth grade, I was so proud of the Mission I had constructed with popsicle sticks and glue! Now, however, many years later, I've been made aware of how the missions in California were used to exploit and subjugate indigenous peoples.
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Our View: Are Gilroy elections legal? Let’s find out.
The June 3, 2015 letter gets right to the point. It starts out, “We have received complaints from Latino citizens and voters…that the use of an at-large city council election system results in Latino vote dilution and prevents Latino voters from electing candidates of their choice.” The letter threatens legal action absent a satisfactory response from the city.
Community Pulse: Rehiring six firefighters
Should the City Council accept $2.3 million in federal grant
Letters: Join Burchell Road residents online in opposing possible quarry
As a resident of Burchell Road, a Gilroy commuter who drives
Letters: Gavilan College using bond money inappropriately for asbestos
In 2004 voters approved the Measure E bond for Gavilan Community
5 letters: Henry Miller’s legacy; e-cigs; Caley Camarillo; SB1272; drought development
So who the heck was Henry Miller? And why should we give a darn?
Field trips: good for the soul, valuable learning
1. Scrutiny is healthy, but field trips aren’t just about having fun












