Monthly Archives: October 2023
Flood protection agencies gear up for rainy season
Officials from the Santa Clara Valley Water District, Santa Clara County and the city of San Jose alerted the public on Oct. 25 to...
CA health officials urge vaccination for flu, Covid
The California Department of Public Health is urging Californians to get immunized against a triple-threat of viruses that are expected to surge in the...
South County center for violence survivors expands services
When the Gilroy Strong Resiliency Center opened its office inside The Neon Exchange in downtown Gilroy in January 2020, it was originally meant to...
Neighborhood Halloween display grows in Gilroy
In 2022, Alfred Barberena publicly revealed his plans in the Gilroy Dispatch to further expand his neighborhood-wide Halloween display for the next year.
It’s now...
Maria Cid honored as Woman of the Year
Maria Cid was recognized as Woman of the Year by the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce during its Annual Awards Dinner and Dance...
Local Scene: Gavilan jazz concert; Mount Madonna School honored
Gavilan hosting jazz concert
Gavilan College is hosting its annual “Jazz @ Gavilan” concert at the Gilroy campus theater on Nov. 2 at 7pm.
This year...
Gilroy Police blotter, Oct. 16-23, 2023
Oct. 16
• A vehicle was reported stolen on the 300 block of El Cerrito Way.
• A stolen vehicle was recovered on the 7500 block...
Organizations host Coming Out Day event
On Oct. 11, Rebekah Children’s Services (RCS) and the Kneaded Culinary Academy hosted their fifth annual National Coming Out Day in Gilroy.
Guests were greeted...
Guest View: Join the inaugural La Ofrenda Festival
La Ofrenda Festival, Gilroy’s Inaugural Dia de Muertos Festival & Wellness Fair on Oct. 28 from 1-7pm, will be an extraordinary event.
It is more...
Rams men’s soccer returns after a five-year hiatus
The Gavilan College men’s soccer team finally made its return to the pitch this year after not fielding a team since 2018.
Rams first-year head...
