Monthly Archives: June 2017

Today, around 6 a.m., a southbound Union Pacific locomotive struck a pedestrian who sustained fatal injuries along the Coast Subdivision near 10th Street in Gilroy. There were no other injuries reported and the the incident is currently under investigation.

Gilroy has no shortage of athletes who have earned accolades and have stats to back it up.

Gilroy’s phantasmic fists are set to do battle in the ring once again, with an July 15 fight against Omar Figueroa at the Nassau Coliseum.

Democratic Congressman Jimmy Panetta has moved forward on two initiatives to support the nation's agricultural industry. Panetta, who represents the 20th congressional district, which includes major growing regions in the Salinas and Pajaro Valleys and parts of Santa Clara Valley, has joined forces with Republican Congressman Rodney Davis of Illinois to establish the bipartisan Congressional Agriculture Research Caucus. The Caucus will focus on agriculture research, innovation, and mechanization efforts as Congress prepares for the 2018 Farm Bill.

Mayor Roland Velasco announced emergency repairs beginning Sunday to blighted First Street. 

Gilroy City Councilman and Democrat, Peter Leroe-Muñoz has launched a campaign for State Assembly District 30. Rep. Anna Caballero, who currently holds the seat, cannot run next year due to term limits.

Take a little, leave a little, the two-week-old Blessing Box makes big things happen in Gilroy. Inspired by a post on Facebook, Michelle Bozzo, Melanie Mikeska, and Jina Carranza built the little white box that provides a quick snack or a badly needed dinner for those who need a helping hand.

This was the speech given by Adult Ed director Rick Charvet to the graduating class last week.

Frank Joseph Segreto of Gilroy, California passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Stanford Hospital at age 72 after a heart surgery.