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An update to California’s Ralph M. Brown Act—which ensures that local government meetings are open to the public—requires Gilroy and other cities to offer...

Your Estate: Can you go home when you want?

Columnists

I just saw an article in the New York Times about a 91-year-old woman who just wanted to be able to go back home....

Bach to Blues concert returns to Gavilan College March 14

Business

The Bach to Blues concert returns to the theater at Gavilan College on March 14. The annual fundraising event celebrates the college’s vibrant music...

Local film fest prepares to celebrate 20th year in South Valley

Business

The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival will mark its 20th anniversary April 8-15 with its most expansive program to date, screening 350 films from...

Heart of Gilroy celebration set to turn downtown into living canvas

Business

On April 18, downtown Gilroy will transform into a walkable arts district as the streets come to life with live performances, interactive installations, film...

South Valley nonprofit marks 15 years saving people and dogs

Business

He’d been waiting years for a service dog—years marked by crippling anxiety, years of waitlists, years of prices he couldn’t hope to pay. Running...

OPINION

Your Estate: Can you go home when you want?

March 12, 2026

I just saw an article in the New York Times about a 91-year-old woman who just wanted to be able to go back home. It reminded me of a couple of cases I’ve had. In one case, several years ago, a man’s health was deteriorating rapidly and the people helping...