Monthly Archives: June 2020
Gilroy grad to play for Division 1 team
For the longest time, Ellie Pickford thought she would be competing in gymnastics in college. It was Pickford's sport of choice growing up, and...
CHP: Expect traffic ‘surge’ soon
During March and April, the number of traffic collisions and arrests of intoxicated drivers dropped dramatically statewide compared to the previous year, according to...
Illegal fireworks booming already
Gilroy residents who see someone lighting off illegal fireworks on the Fourth of July can “Nail ‘Em” with a smartphone app.
As in previous years,...
Group pushes for police reform
About 40 people attended a demonstration in support of public safety reform and accountability in front of the Gilroy Police Department Thursday evening.
The June...
Marie Blankley joins Gilroy mayoral race
Longtime Gilroy resident and current councilmember Marie Blankley joined the city’s mayoral race on June 19.
The seat is open in the November election, as...
Dion Bracco, citing health reasons, withdraws from mayoral race
Dion Bracco withdrew from the Gilroy mayoral race June 19, citing health reasons related to a recent surgery.
In a statement, Bracco said it would...
County officials celebrate Supreme Court decision upholding DACA
By Kyle Martin
Santa Clara County leaders on June 18 applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to block the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel...
Gilroy Police stop use of carotid hold
In response to recent guidance from state officials amid the nationwide conversation about police reform, officers of the Gilroy Police Department will no longer...
Protestors call for social justice
Dozens of people lined the corner of First Street and Wren Avenue on June 12, protesting racial violence and calling for social justice. Similar...
Gavilan College pushes commencement date
Gavilan College announced that it will move forward with its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 but the celebration won’t take place until...
