Monthly Archives: August 2019
Gilroy native dies in taco eating contest
The family of Gilroy native Dana Hutchings is in mourning after the 41-year-old father died during a taco eating competition earlier this month.
County looks at housing near hospital
By the end of 2018, Santa Clara County had allocated a quarter of its $950 million Measure A housing bond to create or renovate...
Park to remain closed for grass watering
In response to “many inquiries and expressions of frustration over the extended closure of Christmas Hill Park,” Gilroy city officials on Aug. 19 said...
Festival shooting victims laid to rest
All three of the victims of the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting that took place on July 28 have been laid to rest in their...
Gun liability plan falls flat in Gilroy/MH
Following the shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival July 28, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo has proposed a series of new municipal gun control...
Car culture on display
Car lovers of all ages converged on downtown Gilroy Aug. 17 to check out the hottest rods while also grabbing selfies with a nationally...
Garlic Festival victims fund surpasses $1M
The Gilroy Foundation Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting victims fund grew to nearly $1.2 million this week, as the foundation announced it had approved the...
Gilroy seeks turnaround
In two short years, Gilroy High went from the penthouse to the outhouse. In 2017, the Mustangs won their first-ever Central Coast Section championship,...
State offers free Gilroy Garlic Festival counseling
Some survivors of the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting had no health insurance. Others face high deductibles or copays and long-term recovery bills.
State funds are...
Ken Christopher posts video
The Christopher family is synonomous with garlic, the pungent bulb that gave the city its nickname and latest claim to fame. The violent and...
