January 6, 2021 Opinion: Google Unionization Marks a Watershed Moment for Labor Rights in Silicon Valley By Nicholas Barron At last, a sustained labor movement geared toward tech seems to be gaining real traction here in the Silicon Valley. Read More 3
September 8, 2020 Gilroy Teacher Accused of Threatening Public Health Official is Due in Court Again Oct. 5 By Silicon Valley Newsroom Alan Viarengo is accused of repeatedly threatening Santa Clara County’s chief public health officer over her Covid-19 mandates. Read More 5
September 1, 2020 Suspected ‘Boogaloo Boy’ Jailed for Threatening Health Official By Michael Moore Armed-to-the-hilt South County resident Alan Viarengo was arrested for sending dozens of threatening letters to Dr. Sara Cody. Read More 11
June 12, 2020 Op-Ed: Pastor’s Plea for Re-Opening Was Disheartening, Divisive, a Betrayal of History By Nicholas Barron A local professor calls Hillside Church minister’s use of the pulpit (albeit it a virtual one) opportunistic, insensitive and alarming. Read More 22
July 29, 2019 Families Reunite at Gavilan College After Gilroy Massacre By Erik Chalhoub Hundreds of people flooded Gavilan College’s parking lot after the festival shooting to find loved ones who were separated in the chaos. Read More 0
July 28, 2019 Multiple People Killed, Gunman Shot Dead at Gilroy Garlic Fest By Silicon Valley Newsroom Four people were killed and at least a dozen wounded in a mass shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival Sunday evening. Read More 2
November 29, 2018 San Benito’s Native Son, Anti-Fracking Activist Robert Rivas, Heads to Sacramento By Jaqueline McCool Bold. That’s how Robert Rivas, newly elected 30th District assemblyman describes himself, his leadership style and his campaign. Read More 1
September 13, 2017 Gavilan College Accused of Racial Bias after Recruiting Violations, Improper Benefits Come to Light By Cheeto Barrera Gavilan College faces charges of racial bias after 17 football players—all but one of them African American—were removed from the team. Read More 9