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February 16, 2026

Ginger Cafe a Soothing Gem

Whether you're in the mood for something new or want to escape the hustle and bustle of the Gilroy Premium Outlets, step inside the calming Ginger Cafe for unique Asia Pacific Rim cuisine.

‘I have to remind myself on a regular basis that I’m happy’

I got up early and packed two peanut butter and jelly sandwiches

Welcome to fantasyland

Every now and then, I wonder who knows more about sports: the

Birthday Blues and the Death Clock

I haven't wanted to talk about it, but it's my birthday. AGAIN.

Plan to get your passport and a happy birthday to ‘Cakes’ Marie

It’s Wednesday morning as I write, and it’s my middle daughter’s birthday. Her nickname is perfect for the day. Cayla Marie’s “other” name is “Cakes.” I’m really not sure how all that worked out – my oldest, Shannon, is “Pie” and Mariah, the youngest, is “Root Beer.” Nobody else uses those nicknames, it’s a Dad’s special, and the why and how – who knows? So, Happy Birthday across the miles Cakes Marie, your proud Father loves you and wishes every happiness today and always.

A proud Gilroy tradition we’re lucky to be party to

We're lucky to be part of a neighborhood where there's an annual

No surprise, police protection tops the taxpayer list, so …

Not surprised that the people polled say that police and fire protection is tops on the list of what they’re willing to pay for either via an additional half-cent sales tax or a parcel tax. It’s slam-dunk predictable. So, we’ll see how this “quality of life” tax evolves through the process and, perhaps, whether or not the people are willing to pay for it if a proposal gets through the City Council and onto the ballot. It’s hard to argue that the people shouldn’t have their “say”, so it’s a likelihood Gilroyans will get a chance to speak out come November ... never a dull political moment in little ol’ Garlictown, USA.

We must preserve Coyote Valley

The South County is growing by leaps and bounds. Many residents commute to jobs in San Jose and parts north. Why not build new homes and businesses in the Coyote Valley, that empty stretch of U.S. 101 between here and there?

Keeping fire danger down

Fire danger. It doesn't seem to matter what type of weather we

Valuable tips for attending your reunion with class

The last time we met here in my column, I relayed to you the

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