Tag: gilroy
Letters: Death of horse at Gilroy Rodeo
Rodeos are barbaric
How is it possible that watching animals suffer is considered a source of entertainment?
A horse breaks its neck and dies…. and that...
Spoking My Mind: Septembers serve up sensational cycling
Alas, my final September with you. Sadly, we only have four more months together. Don’t despair, however, since the ninth month always kicks the...
Guest view: High-speed rail’s salvation may lie in Gilroy
Since Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first State of the State address six years ago, California has stopped pursuing a high-speed rail system that actually connects...
Letter: Consider this plan to reduce power consumption
You may have noticed recently that the power goes out for a little while in the early evening when the weather is hot. This,...
CHP launches new podcast
The California Highway Patrol has launched a new podcast titled “Behind the Badge,” giving listeners a closer look at the people and programs that...
Local Scene: Gilroy Foundation fundraiser is Oct. 11
Harding earns Masters
Searra Harding, of Gilroy, graduated this month from Pacific University in Oregon with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree.
Gilroy...
Letter: Open Hollister rail line for more commuter options
I agree with Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner in regard to considering options for Caltrain rail service in the future. In the same vein,...
Police schedule DUI checkpoint for Sept. 5
The California Highway Patrol Hollister-Gilroy Area will host a Driving Under the Influence Sobriety Checkpoint on Sept. 5 in an unincorporated area of southern...
Christopher’s Ella Miura heads to Long Island U.
Ella Miura captained Christopher High’s field hockey team the last two years, as the Cougars went 29-9-5 with a 2023-24 league title and made...
Gilroy Rodeo horse death sparks concerns, questions
The death of a bucking horse that suffered a broken neck during a performance at the Gilroy Rodeo Aug. 8 has raised questions about...
