The story behind Gilroy’s Christmas Tree
Since 1972, when he missed a Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting and got assigned an unwanted task, Phil Buchanan, 79, has worked on putting up Gilroy’s downtown Christmas Tree and banners.
But what started as an unexpected chore, has become a real labor...
Gilroy Police blotter, Dec. 4-11, 2023
Dec. 4
• Burglary was reported on the 400 block of First Street.
• A vehicle was reportedly burglarized on the 100 block of Caroline Lane.
• Theft was reported on the 7600 block of Mackenzie Way and 6700 block of Garden Court.
• A business was reportedly...
Gilroy Police blotter, April 10-17, 2023
April 10
• A vehicle was reportedly burglarized on the 7300 block of Monterey Street.
• Theft was reported on the 8500 block of Church Street.
April 11
• Police responded to a report of a robbery on the 8300 block of Arroyo Circle at midnight.
• An assault...
Letter: Hate flag poses many hazards
Regarding the nazi flag on Burnett overpass on Highway 101 in Morgan Hill: I’m writing to you because the group of people who have their rallies on Fridays on the Burnett Bridge overpass on 101 in Morgan Hill had a nazi flag hanging on...
Editorial: Memorial Day: A time to remember, reflect, and come together
As Memorial Day approaches, our community—like many across the nation—prepares for parades, backyard cookouts, and the unofficial start of summer. But at the heart of this holiday lies something far deeper and more solemn: the remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in...
19-year-old arrested in relation to fatal shooting at council member’s home
Gilroy Police have arrested Benjamin David Calderon, a 19-year-old Gilroy resident, in connection with the Oct. 30 shooting incident at the home of Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz that left one person dead and three others in the hospital. Calderon was booked into the Santa Clara...
California’s snowpack continues to grow
The state’s continuous stormy weather is only making California’s large snowpack even larger, state water officials confirmed during their third snow survey of the year.
Combined with the series of winter storms that hit California in December and January, recent storms have given the state...
Board of supervisors approves Coyote Valley preservation plan
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has voted to limit development across some 7,500 acres in unincorporated Coyote Valley in an effort to preserve agricultural land for local farmers.
The plan, which the board approved unanimously Dec. 14, will limit the number of single-family...
PHOTO: Actor Keanu Reeves visits Gilroy
Actor Keanu Reeves stopped in Gilroy on June 29, and took the time to pose for a photo with Solorsano Middle School student Bowie Cursi at Habit Burger Grill. Reeves, who is known for his roles in “The Matrix,” “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure”...
Gilroy to update historic properties list
Gilroy is working on updating its list of historic properties for the first time in 34 years.
The city’s existing historic resources inventory, which was prepared in 1986, identifies commercial, residential and public buildings that are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, the...























