From My Perspective: Who is your family?Â
WOW! Can you believe it’s the end of 2025 and the holidays are upon us? Are you excited about that, or feeling a little...
Editorial: Shopping local matters long after Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday may have come and gone, but the importance of supporting our neighborhood shops, makers and service providers hasn’t faded with the...
Letter: Gilroy must help protect South County agriculture
For generations, agriculture has been the heart and soul of South County. It has shaped our landscape, our economy and our way of life....
Spoking My Mind: Goodbye and God bless!  Â
Happy December, the busiest month of the year on the social calendar; on the bicycle calendar, not so much.
If it’s not too cold or...
Editorial: Finding the true meaning of Thanksgiving
In a season often defined by shopping carts full of toys, packed grocery aisles and the annual scramble for the perfect pie, it can...
Editorial: The cost of ending SNAP—and the hunger it will bringÂ
In the coming days, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces elimination for the month of November, or it may be partially funded—moves...
Letter: Thank a teacher
If you can read this letter, maybe you should thank a teacher. The week of Nov. 2-8 is California Retired Teachers Week, and we...
Spoking My Mind: A praise-filled penultimate piece  Â
Quick! If it’s the beginning of the 11th month, you have two awesome opportunities. If it’s Nov. 1, check out Gilroy’s annual DÃa de...
Editorial: Measure A has pros and cons
Measure A, Santa Clara County’s proposed temporary sales tax increase of 0.625% effective April 1, 2026 and lasting five years is expected to generate...
Guest View: Gilroy must ensure housing is available for all income levels
Having a house should not be a privilege; it should be a right. Every individual deserves to have a place they can come home...
