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Hollister Police arrested two people with dozens of pieces of stolen mail and personal documents after a traffic enforcement camera system alerted authorities to...

Local Scene: Gilroyans earn academic honors

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Aradillas earns academic honors California State University, Stanislaus, recognized Indra Aradillas, of Gilroy, for earning a spot on the fall semester dean’s list. Aradillas is...

Gilroy mothers fight against fentanyl

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Three mothers from California's South Valley have turned their grief into advocacy after losing their teenage sons to fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills. Gilroy residents Geralyn Vasquez,...

Vehicle accidents result in two deaths in Hollister

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Two motorists died in separate accidents in San Benito County over the past week, according to authorities. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office identified...

CHS girls tennis moves up a division, wins another title

Christopher High School

In the 2024-25 school year, one of the best teams at Christopher High School was the Cougars girls tennis team. The team fashioned an...

Construction begins on key highway interchange

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Representatives of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, Caltrans and local public officials on May 23 marked the groundbreaking of the long-anticipated US 101/SR...

OPINION

Editorial: The transformative power of public art

May 23, 2025

In a world increasingly shaped by technology, commerce and rapid urbanization, public art stands as a profound counterbalance—a humanizing force that elevates the collective spirit of a community. Art in public spaces does far more than decorate; it educates, inspires and connects. Public art is a reflection of a community’s...