Monthly Archives: September 2019
Residents can now text 911 in emergency
Santa Clara County residents in need of emergency police, fire or medical services can now send a text to 911 to request a response.
City seeks support for sales tax
Top city officials in Gilroy have begun a campaign to build public support for a sales tax increase in 2020.
Mayor Roland Velasco, Police Chief...
Gilroy Medical Supply closes
Gilroy Medical Supply, 7483 Monterey St., has shut its doors pending a future sale.
A sign posted on the downtown business’ window reads: “Business for...
Join 4-H!
Congratulations to the new youth executive board of San Martin 4-H Club. With this great youth team, our club will strive for a successful...
City wants to host gun buyback day
At the request of a group of concerned residents, Gilroy officials are looking into hosting a voluntary gun buyback event.
Christopher could have its best team yet
The Christopher High girls volleyball team has qualified for the Central Coast Section playoffs, but has never advanced out of the first round. Barring...
Bill would add garlic protections
Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced legislation to protect and promote the United States’ domestic garlic industry. Panetta’s 20th District includes San Benito County, Morgan...
At-risk juvenile missing from Gilroy home
Police are asking the public for help locating missing teen Emiliano Vargas, who was last seen Sept. 24 near Las Animas Avenue and Monterey...
Volunteers clean Uvas Creek
Saturday, Sept. 21 was California Coastal Cleanup Day in Santa Clara County, and it included the creeks and rivers that flow to the coast,...
Hot Wheels lifesize!
Approximately 3,000 custom hot rod fans converged at the Gilroy Walmart parking lot Sept. 21 to check out 270 fanciful auto creations that were...
