Letter: Looking forward to more accomplishments for the City of Gilroy
To my council colleagues, city staff and the public: I am very excited to be a part of the many changes coming to Gilroy this year. Legislating policy in house often doesn’t require budget allocations, and many of the best practices are already open...
Letter: A call to speak up
Recently, I read something on social media that deeply affected me, that someone locally lost their life due to domestic violence.
It honestly hit me hard. It is heartbreaking to think that behind closed doors, someone was suffering, and it ended in such a tragic...
Gavilan spring production explores key chapter of local history
Gavilan College’s theater program will present Luis Valdez’s “Bandido!” on stage for their spring production. Tickets are on sale now for show dates scheduled for 8pm May 8, 9, 15 and 16; and a matinee at 2pm May 16 at the college’s Gilroy campus...
Gilroy boys soccer fights competitively in higher division
The Gilroy boys soccer team stepped up a level this year and was immediately competitive. The Mustangs had succeeded in the “C” level West Valley Division of the Blossom Valley Athletic League and it was time for new challenges.
Gilroy navigated a competitive pre-season, then...
Learn about the history of Middle East tensions at Congregation Emeth presentation
Congregation Emeth in Morgan Hill will host Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger, a professor at California State University, Long Beach, to give a presentation on the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The presentation will take place 2:30-4:30pm. Congregation Emeth is located at 17835 Monterey Road.
The presentation...
Film, panel celebrate diversity, self expression
A short animated film featuring the final performance of Paul Reubens, best known for his role as Pee-wee Herman, screened April 14 during the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival in Morgan Hill as part of the festival’s LGBTQ+ day of programming.
“The Crown with a...
Religion: A talk with Albert Einstein
On May 6, 1947, my grandfather, Clarence Boyer, walked into the Princeton, New Jersey office of Albert Einstein. He approached the woman behind the desk and asked to speak to the man who changed the way we think of time and space.
“Do you have...
Athletes brave the rain for annual Wildflower Run
More than 1,000 runners dodged intermittent showers at the 43rd annual Wildflower Run on April 12 in Morgan Hill. Runners insisted that a little rain was no problem when they were running, but they were pleased to feel the sun come out for the...
Gilroy Garlic Festival tickets for locals go on sale Sunday
Tickets go on sale April 19—for local residents only—for the 2026 Gilroy Garlic Festival. The exclusive first release of tickets is reserved for residents who live in Gilroy and within a 20-mile radius, the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association announced on April 14.
The residents-only sale...
Festival kicks off with star-studded gala
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary April 10 with a star-studded opening gala at the Granada Theater in Morgan Hill, featuring the world premier of the festival’s very own music video, a keynote address from a Grammy-winning Gilroy native and...
