A few thoughts on what to do with city’s surplus cash
So Gilroy has a great reserve of money, where most cities are panicking about their deficits. Well done, Gilroy! Let's keep some of that money on reserve in the thought that harder times may be coming ... but I have some ideas of how we could spend a small portion of it and maybe make things better.
The new pope’s ties to South Valley
Amazingly, the new pope has a connection to our own South Valley region.
Observances planned for International Day of Peace
The focus currently in the news seems to be on war and violence. A civil war in Syria during which the Syrian government used poison gas against its own citizens has brought the United States to the brink of entering that conflict.
Don’t bother me: I’m making holiday magic
When it comes to Christmas, I'm sure we agree that we want it
Shocked and awed by the Bush Doctrine
There is a small gap between the time this column is written and
State urges residents to ‘Fight the Bite!’ by applying mosquito repellent
With warmer weather comes the buzz














