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Mark Turner, the president/chief executive officer of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, was named the Chamber of Commerce “Executive of the Year” by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) on Feb. 4. Turner received the award during the association’s annual management conference, which was...

A hot and fresh 44-year-old comedy hit the grill at Pintello Comedy Theater this week, with “Wally’s Cafe” opening at the local theater company’s venue at the Grange Hall in Gilroy. Running through May 24, the play follows the eponymous restaurateur “Wally” (portrayed by Charley...

Google LLC has bought 40 acres of agricultural land next to Gilroy’s southeast city limits—but don’t expect new buildings and new jobs out of the deal. That’s because the Silicon Valley giant said it is going to plant trees, not technology, at the site. A company...

The Gilroy Rodeo canceled its 2020 event due to Covid-19 concerns, the board of directors announced June 9. In a statement, the board said it could not see a path forward for the 2020 event in August. “We feel that with so many uncertainties to be...

The Gilroy Unified School District celebrated its longest-serving superintendent on June 3 as she prepares to retire, unveiling the newly renamed Dr. Deborah Flores Student Center at Gilroy High School. Deborah Flores, who has led the district for 16 years, will retire on June 30,...

As the Independence Day holiday approaches—with some residents having already begun celebrating—law enforcement authorities and city officials are reminding people that fireworks are illegal in Gilroy.  One exception is the “safe and sane” fireworks that are available for sale at temporary, seasonal stands throughout the...

Joshua Guzman never had the mindset he had big shoes to fill, and that’s one of the key reasons why he’s already achieving some remarkable times in his burgeoning running career.  A year after his older brother Nicholas graduated, Joshua has led the Gilroy High...

Local school district leaders have agreed to allow parking at three of its sites for the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, July 26-28 at Christmas Hill Park. A memorandum of understanding, approved by Gilroy Unified School District’s Board of Education June 13, permits festival parking at...

Longtime Gilroy City Councilmember Peter Leroe-Muñoz has decided not to pursue a fourth term after serving in his seat for 12 years. The nomination period for the November election ended on Aug. 17, with six candidates qualifying for the ballot who will vie to fill...

The Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) is offering a Marine Corps Options Scholarship for eligible students that will fully pay their college tuition. The scholarship is designed to educate and train qualified young men and women for careers as commissioned officers in the United...