Opinion

I agree with Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner in regard to considering options for Caltrain rail service in the future. In the same vein, Gilroy City Councilmember Zach Hilton must be commended for his effort to work with South County representatives in attempting to...

I’m writing because I care deeply about the kind of community we’re building in Morgan Hill—not just for today, but for generations to come. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on Maya Angelou’s words: “When people show you who they are, believe them.” What we’ve witnessed from...

Karen Fitch’s Aug. 22 letter, “Mayor aims to silence councilmember,” presents a passionate defense of Councilmember Yvonne Martínez Beltrán. However, it is essential to clarify the facts and challenge the narrative that Beltrán is merely “daring to speak up” against power.  The truth is more...

Old-school men’s club politics are alive and well in Morgan Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martínez-Beltrán is the latest target of their machinery of dismissal and silencing. Her “crime”? Daring to speak up, to challenge power, and to stand with the people this city’s...

As the Mayor of Morgan Hill and the VTA Board member representing South County, I would like to thank Councilmember Hilton for his thoughtful letter regarding the future of Caltrain service in South County. I appreciate his long-standing commitment to improving transportation options for...

I would like clarification regarding the incident between Mayor Mark Turner and Yvonne Martínez Beltrán. I have heard accusations but that may or may not be the truth. I want to know what actually happened, not just accusations.  If there were witnesses, I feel that...

I’ve seen the June South County Caltrain ridership numbers (Monday-Friday, four trains north in the morning and four trains south in the evening): Gilroy 126 riders/day; San Martin 22 riders/day; Morgan Hill 104 riders/day; Blossom Hill 68 riders/day; Capitol 45 riders/day.  It's not fiscally responsible...

Author reflects on iconic moment, upcoming local performances Every August, I reminisce about my adventurous week at the legendary Woodstock Music & Art Fair, now 56 years ago. I think about the heat and humidity and the smell of patchouli oil, incense, cow manure and...

“Attack is the best form of defense” sums up the disappointing pattern in Morgan Hill’s response to Councilmember Yvonne Martínez Beltrán’s complaint against Mayor Mark Turner.  Instead of thoughtful engagement with her allegations—which everyone admits included unwanted physical contact by the mayor, in front of...

Visit Gilroy and The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce are proud to commemorate a remarkable milestone in the Santa Clara Valley’s rich agricultural and cultural legacy. This year, three of Santa Clara Valley’s most historic family-owned wineries—Besson Family Vineyards, Kirigin Cellars and Guglielmo Winery—are celebrating...