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April 16, 2026

Religion: Life after Easter: faith in the ordinary

For followers of Jesus, Easter arrives each year with beauty and intention—sunrise services, full rooms, hopeful songs and the deep reminder that life can emerge even from death. These moments matter. They lift us, ground us and reconnect us to what is most true.  They...

‘Wizard of Oz’ brings local youth onto stage

A classic American story is coming to life on a local stage this month, as Little Theatre Productions presents “The Wizard of Oz” at the Gilroy High School Theater. The show opens April 17 and runs for two weekends. Directed by Rebecca Little, the production...

City of Gilroy offers event support for nonprofits

The City of Gilroy is set to offer a total of $150,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations that are planning to host or organize free, inclusive events that benefit the community.  The goal of the Community Events Support Program, which the city council approved March 16,...

The Wolf Watch: Goalie and NHL’s Flames near end of disappointing season

After an overachieving 2024-25 season, the NHL’s Calgary Flames and their goalkeeper, South County native Dustin Wolf, took a step back in 2025-26. As the season heads into its final week, the Flames are several steps back from the last playoff position and will...

Letter: It’s time for state’s billionaires to pay taxes like us

Every year around tax time, I come home from a long shift, still in scrubs, and sit down with my pay stubs, trying to make the numbers work. Like most people, I don't have fancy accountants or complicated investments—just a paycheck that gets taxed...

Basketball: Christopher boys finish 19-8 for second place in league

With a superb senior class—including four starters—graduating last spring, the question for Christopher boys basketball was what would come next. The graduates left a legacy of winning, including the school’s first Central Coast Section title. There was no big step backward in 2025-26.  The new group...

Letter: Preserve Wheeler Auditorium’s place in Gilroy history

The following letter was sent to City of Gilroy officials on March 23, and shared with the Gilroy Dispatch.  Please accept these comments from the Gilroy Historical Society on the Gilroy Civic Center Master Plan and draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). We have read and...

Acclaimed film festival brings weeklong celebration to South Valley

The acclaimed Poppy Jasper International Film Festival returns to Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Hollister and San Juan Bautista April 8-15. This year’s festival features more films—and at more venues—and is expected to draw a larger number of filmmakers than any previous edition in the event’s...

Literacy program reaches South County residents

Adults seeking to improve their reading and writing skills through the Santa Clara County Library District’s literacy program in South County are waiting up to six months to be matched with a volunteer tutor, even as similar programs in the northern part of the...

Gilroy High FFA members host Farm Day

More than 1,400 people attended Gilroy High School FFA’s third annual Farm Day, which sought to teach the community about the value of farming and youth leadership. The event at the FFA barn on Kern Avenue welcomed everyone who wanted to learn more about the...

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