Gilroy spends approximately 80 percent of the annual General Fund budget on police and fire. That’s …
• Too much. The police budget may be justifiable and necessary. However, fire protection is redundant and inefficient. We do not need them as first response medical responders, the vast majority of their services. The Council should reconsider consolidating GFD with County fire protection.
Separating fact from fiction – and needing Christmas
I need a little Christmas. I will spend the next week trying to
Increased rail service a good idea
Regarding the possible expansion of passenger/commuter rail to Hollister and Salinas, I do feel the time has come.
Upgrading the historic Hollister Branch rail line for makes sense. Considering the heavy traffic on highways 101 and25 it is warranted.
In my opinion, the perfect train set...
Editorial: Our Annual Holiday Poem 2020
’Twas a dark December night in Olde Gilroy,
Boys and girls locked at home and quite annoyed.
For Gavin once again laid the hammer down,
‘Masks violate my rights,” they frowned.
Scotty’s and Porcella’s joined the Collective Past,
Clocks and Collectibles stopped ticking just as fast.
Covid-19 infected more than...









