Guest View, Carol Marques: Spend energy on solutions, not negativity
By Carol Marques
I was disappointed last week when I read a letter to the editor in the Dispatch which reinforced the negativity that is trending right now. The writer’s perceptions of the City of Gilroy lack the facts. Much of what he is concerned...
Community Pulse: Do you support state Prop 34?
Do you support state Proposition 34 on the November ballot, which would abolish the death penalty in California and replace it with life in prison without parole?
Power shutoffs and fire safety
Like you, I am frustrated with how PG&E has been handling power shutoffs in our county.
PG&E’s decision to execute power shutoffs is very costly, both to local governments and to our residents, who understandably feel ignored, scared and angry. A utility company has a...
Lessons at Super Wal-Mart Ringing the Christmas Bell
Tolling bells are a big part of this season's ambience. From the
Gilroy budget forecasts on the money – road ahead is rough
There's a bit of good news, at least, in the report that sales











