Monthly Archives: May 2023
Concerns raised over Gilroy’s proposed sleeping in public ban
The City of Gilroy is working on an ordinance that would ban people from sleeping in Uvas Creek and other public right-of-ways.
However, some say...
Gilroy Police blotter, May 8-14, 2023
May 8
• A vehicle was reported stolen on the 300 block of IOOF Avenue.
• Theft was reported on the 5300 block of Monterey Frontage...
Religion, Rabbi Mendel Liberow: From foreigner to family
The word “foreigner” gets bandied around a lot in the news. Often, it’s a term reserved for people from another country, but it’s frequently...
PHOTOS: Portuguese celebrate Holy Ghost in Gilroy
The I.F.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall of Gilroy celebrated the Holy Ghost with a parade on May 14. The lodge’s Sr. Queen Toni Marie McIntire and...
Show & Shine: Gilroy Gardens event previews upcoming car gathering
Dozens of classic cars intertwined with the trees and flowers while classic rock tunes filled the air during Show & Shine at Gilroy Gardens...
Letter: Keep the arts alive
Art saves lives. Healthy communities have a healthy art scene.
From Chicago to Boston to Washington, D.C., to Laguna Beach to San Luis Obispo and...
DUI checkpoint set for May 19
The Hollister-Gilroy office of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will conduct a sobriety/driver license checkpoint on May 19 within an unincorporated area of south...
Gilroy women’s club marks 125th anniversary
Not many organizations can boast a century-long longevity, but FRFG can. To commemorate the book and study club’s 125th anniversary, the second floor of...
Man arrested for shooting in Gilroy field
A Gilroy man was arrested May 9 after he reportedly fired a gun at the ground when he was asked to leave a property.
According...
Injury on the gridiron can’t derail Kingsley Okoronkwo’s quest for CCS jumps titles
Despite suffering a torn meniscus last October during football season, Kingsley Okoronkwo is having his best track and field season yet.
That’s saying a lot...
