‘Compassionate choice’ or a powerful tool for evil?
During at least part of our 12 years of mandated schooling, we
Letters: ‘Ivory-tower’ mayor needs to be made aware just who the boss is
These are certainly difficult times for elected officials. They
Letter: How ‘Idea Friendly’ cities are rewriting local government
Across the country, a quiet revolution is changing how small towns and cities operate. It’s not led by billion-dollar investments or top-down mandates, but by neighbors with ideas—and local governments willing to say YES.
This movement is called “Idea Friendly,” a term coined by the...
Letter: He has respect
My name is Ann Marie McCauley and I have been a resident and business owner in Gilroy for 20 years. In January 2023 I started attending city council meetings to better understand Gilroy’s government.
I was shocked to see how few people attended and became...












