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Victims of the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting and their families have less than one month remaining to apply for financial reimbursement from the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB).  The deadline to apply for compensation is July 28—seven years after the tragedy in Gilroy that...

The Gold, Silver and Bronze award winners listed in these pages once again prove how passionate and dedicated the Gilroy community is when it comes to their favorite local restaurants, shops, businesses, destinations, parks, service providers, events and recreation options.  After all, our annual Best...

The shooting career of 16-year-old Morgan Hill resident Hypatia Shen, formerly of Gilroy, continues to progress. Results during the past year have marked her as one of the United States’ best and now she heads onto the international stage. This field of shooting is a...

Fifteen Gilroy nonprofit organizations will begin selling “safe and sane” fireworks to raise money for their programs and services as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.  Fireworks sales will take place at temporary vendor booths throughout Gilroy from July 1-July 4. Only the sale of...

A community that cares Founded in South County nearly 15 years ago and located on Llagas Avenue on the north side of Gilroy, Operation Freedom Paws and its staff have been recognized internationally for their unique and intensive approach to helping disabled veterans thrive independently.  The...

Best Day Trip Gold Gilroy Gardens Silver Besson Family Vineyards Best Downtown Spot Gold Gilroy Bowl Silver Pour Me Taproom & Bottle Shop Bronze Vines & Pints Best Festival | Outdoor Event Gold Gilroy Garlic Festival Silver Tamale Festival & Car Show Bronze La Ofrenda Festival Best Golf Course Gold Eagle Ridge Golf Club Silver Gilroy Golf Course Bronze Gavilan College Golf Course Best Karaoke Spot Gold Old City Hall Silver Pop’s Public House Best...

Best Antique Store Gold Ashford’s Heirlooms Silver Garbo's Antiques & Collectibles Bronze Celestial Trading Best Auto Dealership Gold Gilroy Chevrolet Silver Hyundai of Gilroy Best Bookstore Gold Dream Weaver Books Best Clothing Boutique Gold Ivori Silver G-Gal boutique Best Flooring & Carpet Store Gold Cottage Floors Flooring America Best Garden Center Gold Grass Farm Garden Accents Best Gift Shop Gold The Cannery Marketplace Silver Celestial Trading Bronze The Clove Art Complex Best Grocery Store Gold Nob Hill Silver Grocery Outlet Best Hardware...

Best Bagels Gold House of Bagels Silver Blazin Bagelz Bronze Panera Bread Best Bakery Gold Del Sol Bakery Silver Tristan's Cookies & Cream Bronze Kneaded Best Bar or Pub Gold Pop’s Public House Silver COVALE Bronze Pour Me Taproom & Bottle Shop Best BBQ Restaurant Gold Barbeque 152 Silver Joseph Rae BBQ Co Bronze NorCal BBQ Best Beer Selection (Bar or Restaurant) Gold Pour Me Taproom & Bottle Shop Silver COVALE Bronze Pop’s Public House Best Breakfast Gold OD’S Kitchen Silver Eggs &...

Police arrested a 20-year-old man who shot at least seven people in Gilroy with a pellet gun earlier this month, resulting in injuries to some victims, authorities said.  Most of the incidents occurred on June 14. The shootings occurred along First Street, Gilroy Police said....

Every day, global headlines remind us of a painful reality. From the Middle East to Eastern Europe, conflicts rage on with no end in sight. Nations fight with advanced weapons, driven by deep mistrust and fear.  History shows us that these external wars rarely bring...