Letter: Need more leaders like Mark Turner
Ever since we moved to Gilroy in 1978, I have observed many people who have selflessly given of their time and resources to improve life in the South County, starting with the first Garlic Festival that year.
As with many of his predecessors, both of...
Editorial: Political Speech Should Be Free
Since California has had strict protections for keeping government open to the people. That’s why we were shocked to see that Gilroy’s Mayor Roland Velasco was giving his state of the city speech to an audience that paid $30 apiece at a Chamber of Commerce fundraiser to hear it last week, and with him were four other city council members.
Letter: A surprise birthday present trip to New York City
My wife Stephanie surprised me with a trip to New York city for
OPINION: Annexation Would Be Good for Gilroy
LAFCO’S 1984 report is the example of what smart growth is truly all about. This same report was then extended in 2006, and again in 2014, without modifications, 30-plus years!
Two disturbing school incidents, both delicate judgment matters
Having two very disturbing school incidents close together in













