Monthly Archives: July 2019
Police looking for armed robbery suspects
Police are looking for two suspects who robbed a Gilroy jewelry store at gunpoint Saturday morning.
Police cite 60 for illegal fireworks
With the aid of a dozen officers and a smartphone app that Gilroy residents used to easily report fireworks violations, police cited 60 people for the illegal use of fireworks the night of July 4.
Library to host Mini Maker Faire for hobby enthusiasts
Get ready for the greatest show (and tell) on Earth as the Maker Faire comes to South County. The Gilroy Library will host the...
Police find missing Gilroy teen
A 16-year-old at-risk Gilroy boy is missing, and police are asking the public to report any information about his whereabouts.
Here’s looking at you
The Gilroy Ostrich Farm, 5560 Pacheco Pass Highway, recently opened to the public. The farm includes 20 ostriches, as well as alpacas, chickens, goats...
Causes of Refugee Crisis
I have introduced legislation to address the root causes of the refugee crisis in Central America before it reaches our border: the Northern Triangle...
High-speed rail, one step at a time
California has long been the leader in innovation, bold action and tackling projects that others wouldn’t dream of. The state highway system, BART and...
ESPN honors Mendez
When ESPN aired Rob Mendez's life story in a Sports Center featured segment on Feb. 16, it forever changed his life.
Mendez, a 31-year-old Gilroy...
Construction underway for new animal shelter
With a little help from four-legged friends, Santa Clara County broke ground June 26 on a new $35.3 million, 37,000 square-foot Animal Services Center...
Special 150th anniversary logo unveiled
Mayor Roland Velasco has promised a yearlong celebration to honor Gilroy’s 150th birthday. The first thing that needed to be done to kick off...
