Be a part of the Gilroy Farmers’ Market
Attention, locavores: Are you a community member interested in joining the 2013 Farmers' Market Planning Committee?
City still trying to fill two vacant seats on Public Art Committee
Despite a heavy push for recruitment, there are still two open seats on the City of Gilroy's Public Art Committee that need to be filled, according to City Clerk Shawna Freels.
Gilroy police officers escort U.S. Honor Flag to HP Pavilion
As up to 20,000 people from around the Bay Area are expected to gather today at the HP Pavilion in San Jose to mourn the loss of two Santa Cruz police officers killed in the line of duty, officers from the Gilroy Police Department demonstrated their respect and support this morning by picking up a very important item at the Mineta San Jose National Airport and transporting it to the memorial service.
Gun buy back gets 1,116 firearms off the streets
There are more than 1,000 guns off the streets thanks to the Santa Clara County Anonymous Gun Buy Back Program, which was held at the county fairgrounds on March 2.
Elks Lodge has new luster, new look
The storied Gilroy Elks Lodge located at 2765 Hecker Pass Highway in Gilroy has undergone an architectural overhaul, its first since the mid-1980s.
Don’t pass up Passport Weekend
Pinkies up, local oenophiles: A hallowed biannual event dedicated to enjoying delicious wine, tasty tapas and merry company in the beautiful stretches of South County countryside is fast approaching.
RSVP for Miss Gavilan Hills competition
The 2013 Miss Gavilan Hills and Miss Northern California Regional Scholarship Competition will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 17 at the Gavilan College Theater, located at 5055 Santa Theresa Boulevard in Gilroy. This is the last qualifier for the Miss California State pageant in June.
UPDATE: County supervisor resigns, citing criminal charges
Santa Clara County Supervisor George Shirakawa announced he will resign from office, citing his intention to plead guilty to charges filed by authorities Friday related to Shirakawa’s failure to file campaign finance reports and “inappropriate use of (his) county credit card,” according to a resignation letter he submitted Friday morning.
Nature guided walks and wine tasting
A new, family-owned business in Morgan Hill called California Passport Tours is offering local wine and farm tours, along with other outdoor activities.
Dwindling bee population all the buzz
Local orchard farmers may be feeling the sting of a decreased honeybee population when it comes time to pollinate their cherry fields in the coming weeks.
