Opinion

A Gilroy free-ride-and drive event could be renamed to “What’s Under Your Hood” because popping the hood of an electric vehicle reveals absolutely nothing. This hood is empty: no cylinders, no pistons, no filters, no parts with no need for an oil change.  Thank you...

From the stirring harmonies of the Patriotic Sing on July 3 to the thunderous fireworks that lit the sky on the evening of July 4, Morgan Hill once again delivered an Independence Day celebration that rivals any in the region.  But behind every song, every...

This Saturday, America will mark a milestone: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is a moment worthy of celebration, reflection and, perhaps more importantly, conversation. Reaching 250 years is not a small achievement. Our nation’s history is filled with...

Santa Clara County and the State of California have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to halt construction of the ICE facility being built on agricultural land just minutes from the Gilroy Costco. The lawsuit alleges the federal government violated multiple federal and state laws...

As a teacher at Britton Middle School from 1998 through December 2015, I understand the value of a school bond. During that time, I knew exactly where to place the trash cans to catch the drips from the leaking ceiling whenever it rained.  Frequently, my...

I attended the school board’s most recent meeting at the Morgan Hill Unified School District office and do not agree that there was no community engagement. And I want to share what I experienced in attendance with my 16-year-old high school student from Live...

Fast food chains are fixed in our day-to-day lives. Whether it is a morning iced coffee or an afternoon craving for a burger, these options are convenient, familiar and often the easiest choice for a quick meal.  But while these large chains are a key...

Nga Dinh's May 29 Guest View, “Did MHUSD violate open-meeting laws?” raises important questions about transparency and public participation. Those questions deserve thoughtful consideration. However, the article’s conclusions rely more on assumptions than on the facts presented.  The article’s central claim is that parents were...

Dear Superintendent Garcia, President Horner and Vice President Northrup-Gadus, As you know, the proposed bond measure resolution discussed late Thursday night, May 28, received only three affirmative votes. Five votes were required for approval.  Several of your trustee colleagues correctly observed that the district had not...

Regarding “Guest View: Did MHUSD violate open meeting laws?” published in the May 29 edition of the Times: Governing and operating a public agency is not as easy as most folks want to believe.  We would all want the opportunity to play “DOGE” for a...