Opinion

In an election, if one wanted to win an office or pass a local measure or statewide proposition, given the local demographics, I'd expect supporters to reach out and campaign to primarily Latinos and other minority groups. I'd expect affordable housing funding reform supporters to reach out to renters, since they vastly outnumber landlords, parents of school children for school construction bonds, etc.

We're lucky enough to live in a country where we have a

Dear Editor,

Having an actual race for the Santa Clara Valley Water District seat that represents South County is rather like a cool dip in a lake on a hot summer Gilroy day: refreshing. That the challenger is an expert in water engineering and a bit of a pot stirrer is, well, just what the doctor ordered.

Had enough of one-party rule in Washington? Had enough of

BOO!!

"If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." ~ Activist Emma Goldman

We need to encourage developers to create downtown housing and

It's here, the holiday season when service agencies are at their busiest trying to help those in need, and the needs of those who are inclined to give donations and time at this time of year.

For four years, Britton Middle School was under the watchful eyes of the State Department of Education. State officials made frequent visits to the school to monitor compliance, because the achievement gap of the English- language learners had become a serious concern.