Downtown property owner files for bankruptcy
After months of negotiating with the bank to no avail, a local real estate investment company filed for bankruptcy on July 10, to avoid foreclosure on two downtown Gilroy properties.
Gilroyans taking Eskrima to the world level
Linda Pulido prides herself on pushing the limits and extending the parameters of what’s possible. Spanning her career, the Gilroy native has traveled the earth chasing down those world titles. Most of those trips, save a few friends and family joining in support, she has been by herself, competing alone.
Joshie Valdez remains in hospital, ‘usually in good spirits’
Joshua Valdez, 22, the young man who was critically injured in a June 16 hit-and-run accident in Morgan Hill, continues to make progress healing from the numerous injuries he suffered in the accident, according to his friends and family.
Back in the saddle again
Found starving and stranded near the highway two weeks ago, a pair of horses described as “very friendly” and “naturally curious” are on their way to becoming healthy equines instead of living skeletons.
RUNNING: Bennett is back home
With about a mile to go, it’s a wonder that lyrics from Paul McCartney’s “The Long and Winding Road” weren’t floating through Ethan Bennett’s head as he approached his destination.
BRIEFS: Running, cheering and soccer
Sign up for the Run for the Stinkin' Roses Cougar Classic 5K and 10K run that will take place Sept. 30 at Solorsano Middle School. All proceeds benefit the Christopher High School cross country team. Pre-register by Sept. 15 and the cost is $25 or $20 for runners under 18 or over 60. Register after Sept. 15 the cost is $30. The race begins at 8 a.m. For more information [email protected]
Audition call: Makers of ‘Gleeful’ now casting for new film
The makers of "Gleeful" are at it again.
Great Garlic Cook-off 2012: ‘The year of comfort food’
When you’ve been judging garlic-inspired creations for as long as judges Jay Minzer and Evelyn Miliate – who tasted their 100th dish during the Great Garlic Cook-off Saturday – they know the contest sees its years of “lows” and “peaks.”
Garlic Festival kicks off, heats up
Garlic Festival President Hugh Davis thrust his fist in the air after he lit the first stove pilot on Gourmet Alley, whipping the crowd into a frenzy of cheers and whistles. Ladles of garlic and calamari lit up in flames on cast iron pans while volunteers danced to pulsing hip-hop beats.
Forever yours, Garlic Fest
Larry Connell remembers when the Gilroy Garlic Festival was a fledgling vision with a dubious future.





















