Local Scene: Support youth soccer in Gilroy
For Gilroy children, soccer is more than just a game—it’s a chance to grow, learn and belong. Gavilan United Football Club (GUFC), founded by Jorge Vargas, launched last summer with a simple mission: to make soccer accessible to every child, completely free of charge.
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Letter: On homelessness, Gilroy must balance compassion with responsibility
Gilroy is a city with a big heart. We are proud of the many nonprofit, faith-based and government programs here that offer help to those experiencing homelessness. In fact, our abundance of services has made Gilroy a regional hub, and today, per capita, we...
Ancient palm trees moved to Mare Island
A small orchard of 85-year-old Canary Island date palm trees originally planted in 1928 by missionaries no longer grace the skyline of southeast Gilroy.
