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The following Gilroy residents graduated from Stanislaus State’s Class of 2025, during commencement ceremonies held May 27-30: Yoanna Garcia, with a bachelor of arts in anthropology; Theodore Alvarez, cum laude with a bachelor of arts in child development; Indra Aradillas, bachelor of arts in...

Hello Gilroy! What a rewarding experience these last seven years have been. Since elected in 2018, then again in 2020, I have been dedicated to improving Gilroy’s financial stability and building a foundation from which our city services and necessary infrastructure can excel.  Whether deteriorating...

Growing up in San Jose, public transportation was not as widespread and commonly used as other cities. While many use and rely on the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), this system is not as efficient or as popular as it should be.  The main choice of...

Did you celebrate Easter last week with the hope that you have victory over the grave? Easter commemorates the most important event in human history! The foundation of the Christian faith is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.  Do you believe Jesus lived...

Prayer takes on different forms in different religious expressions. Prayers are chanted, spoken or sung. Prayers are spoken aloud or uttered more silently.  One of the notable expressions of prayer in Christianity is the prayer Jesus taught his disciples when they asked, “Lord, teach us to...

The top three winners of this year’s countywide “Justice for All” high school poster contest—in which young artists and designers were asked to help raise awareness of the growing threat of cybercrime—are students at high schools in Gilroy.  The poster contest has been hosted annually...

Happy New Gear! Welcome to 2025! January means new beginnings bicycle-wise. Many of you will start riding your new Christmas presents, the two of you getting to know each other. Many of you will begin looking to improve your two-wheeled talents, logging more rides and...

Christopher HS Football (9-2 overall, 6-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division) Recent results: Lost 21-14 vs. Menlo (CCS D2) Upcoming games: Season over. NOTE: Menlo scored late in the fourth quarter to beat the Cougars. For CHS, quarterback Jaxen Robinson completed 17-of-23 passes for 154 yards and one...

Members of the faith community of South County were disturbed, saddened and angered when we were made aware of a hate incident against our brothers and sisters in the Muslim community. For Muslims, this is the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and...

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time not just for reflection but for action.  For decades, mental health has existed in the shadow of physical health, often stigmatized, misunderstood or simply ignored. But the truth is undeniable: mental health is an important aspect of...