Gilroy Dispatch | Gilroy, California | Gilroy’s Newspaper since 1868

Michael Doty is the new Santa Clara County Undersheriff, following the retirement in late December of former Undersheriff Dalia Rodriguez. Doty’s return to the local...

Conservationists purchase 80-acre Coyote Valley property

Agriculture

The Peninsula Open Space Trust this week announced the purchase and permanent protection of 80 acres within an ecologically important flood plain and wildlife...

Police investigate death of man found on Gilroy sidewalk

Community

Gilroy Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who was found near the outlet stores on Jan. 15. About 5:35am, Gilroy...

Man dies, woman injured in accident at Gilroy crosswalk

Community

One man has died and a woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after they were struck by a vehicle while walking across...

Doctors issue advisory over mushroom poisonings

Agriculture

Santa Cruz and Monterey counties were included in a list of areas statewide where people have been severely sickened by Amanita phalloides—commonly known as...

Religion: Beloved community: Can we create it?

Community

2026 is trying to be a New Year, but two weeks in, are you feeling hopeful? Where do you find places of solace that...

OPINION

Editorial: Using AI ethically, with our community in mind

January 8, 2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for Silicon Valley boardrooms or science fiction novels. It is now woven into our daily lives—from the phones in our pockets to the way businesses market products, students learn and how news is gathered and shared. As AI becomes more accessible...