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December 14, 2025

Letter: Reject distracting billboard proposal

Don't let short term revenue lure us into allowing a new, distracting technology into our environment. We get most of our input through our eyes—people are bombarded non-stop with visual distractions, especially advertising. We had to add yellow frames around stop lights to enhance...

A brief history of drug prohibition in the United States

The news that two out-of-city businessmen, Batzi Kuburovich and

South County makes strides against growing health challenges

Our nation’s health is in crisis: chronic disease is on the rise, health care costs are soaring, and health inequities are growing. Today’s children are facing illness historically associated with adults, and their life expectancy may be shorter than their parents. These negative health trends are magnified in South County where the prevalence of chronic diseases is disproportionately higher and life expectancy is lower than Santa Clara County overall. 

Far right voting guide

My San Francisco liberal Democrat father called the other night

Guest Column: How to get fair housing for all

How bad can housing get and what can we do about it?

Letter: A Message to Graduates

I write this message with immense pride as the first in my family to graduate from college, earn a Bachelor's and a Master's degree, and embark on a doctorate program.  School has never been easy for me, but through hard work, determination and the unwavering...

Selfish celebrants will ruin Fourth of July for everyone

JEERS: For the Gilroyans who flout the law and set off illegal fireworks. Remember – every time you set off an illegal firework you are jeopardizing the sale and use of fireworks in the city.

From My Perspective: He is risen!

A fundamental foundation for Christian believers is commemorated on Easter Sunday (John 11:24-26). Jesus Christ’s resurrection follows 40 days of reflection, atonement, sacrifices and fasting that began on Ash Wednesday.  As I mentioned in the first “From My Perspective” column, I was raised Jewish, so...

Letter: Gilroy needs more efforts to unify for those in need

In your recent article (Nov. 14) titled “Jews, Muslims and Christians unite to distribute bikes, meals, hygiene kits,” I want to express my strong support for this interfaith effort and my concern that we are not doing nearly enough to build on it.  This article...

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