Monthly Archives: January 2020
‘Agri-tourist’ project in limbo
The future of a controversial Hecker Pass Road development approved by the city is in jeopardy after delays in road improvements have forced the...
Gilroy landscape company honored
Gilroy-based Alpine Landscapes has earned a top honor at the California Landscape Contractors Association’s Annual Convention.
The business received the John Redmond Memorial Award for...
Volunteers spruce up veteran’s Gilroy home
By Wallace Baine
Last Friday, on a crisp and sunny winter morning, about two dozen volunteers gathered at an address on Rosanna Street in Gilroy....
CHS, Song hitting the right notes on the pitch
The Christopher High boys soccer team is projected to have one of its best seasons in program history, and it's probably not a coincidence...
Were you at the Garlic Festival July 28? Stop by here
On the six-month anniversary of the deadly Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting, Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen’s office joined other local officials and...
Who decided to cut back on police on festival’s last day?
In 2018, the city of Gilroy paid its police officers $248,000 in extra duty pay to provide security at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. The...
Victims holding city responsible for their festival wounds
The city of Gilroy likely will be sued for damages by 11 surviving gunshot victims of the Gilroy Garlic Festival mass shooting, as well...
Velasco won’t seek reelection
Mayor Roland Velasco announced Jan. 27 that he will not seek a second term in the November election.
“With much reflection, I had an opportunity...
Police search for man who allegedly tried to kidnap toddler
Gilroy Police are looking for a man who allegedly tried to annoy or molest a 2-year-old boy at a local store.
Chamber honors men, women
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the recipients of its annual Spice of Life Awards during a sold-out dinner Feb. 1 at the...
