Editorial: Looking forward to telling the stories that matter
As the calendar turns, there’s a natural temptation to rush forward—to close the book on 2025 as quickly as possible and greet 2026 with a fresh page and high hopes.
That instinct is understandable. This past year asked a lot of us.
In big ways and...
A whiff of change
Slow growth, the movement that rocked Gilroy’s City Council two years ago with new Mayor Roland Velasco riding the crest of the Measure H vote, is alive and well.
While three of four incumbents in the Nov. 6 election won re-election by solid margins, one...
Letter: Republicans turning America into a ‘Third World banana republic’
As America hits the debt ceiling I can't help but to remember
Breasts, books and racism in our schools
I was one of the millions of people watching the Super Bowl this
Healthy debate on the design for our arts center
The debate that has erupted over the proposals for the arts
Letter: City is committed to fire department
On Sept. 23, the labor union representing Gilroy Firefighters (IAFF, Local 2805) released a letter asking for the community’s help. In that letter, the City was asked to “increase the number of firefighters on duty per day from nine to 12 to serve ALL...
Guest view: Maintain mental health during shelter in place
Today we are “sheltering in place” to protect our physical health, the health of our loved ones and our greater community. However, these protections, combined with the enormous uncertainty we face, can have a significant toll on our mental health.













