Property values continue upward march
South County property values continue to grow at a robust rate, joining another strong year of growth across Santa Clara County.
The 2022-2023 assessment roll, released July 1, showed a record $619.9 billion, a 7.46% bump over the prior year, which is the fourth highest...
Fire burns outbuilding near downtown
Gilroy firefighters quickly put a lid on a fire that sparked in an outbuilding adjacent to a Ninth Street alleyway Monday afternoon.
The blaze, which ignited behind a home on Hanna Street near the intersection of Ninth Street around 4:30 p.m., sent a plume...
Woman killed in Gilroy in 1993 identified as Oregon mother
After nearly 30 years, detectives from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office have identified a woman whose body was left on the side of a road in unincorporated Gilroy, according to authorities.
Oregon resident Patricia “Patsy” Skiple, who was about age 45 at the time...
Inaugural Corks, Kegs & ‘Que Country Fest features Shane Dwight
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley association is proud to host the inaugural Corks, Kegs & ‘Que Country Fest from 5-9pm May 31 at Thorson’s Arena in Morgan Hill.
Set in a unique equestrian arena, this outdoor event is packed with exciting activities, live music...
Local Scene: State of the City speech scheduled for April 29
Tran makes dean’s list
Cathy Tran, of San Martin, was named to the Muhlenberg College dean's list for the fall 2023 semester. Muhlenberg College students and Muhlenberg College School of Continuing Studies students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for this...
Developer claims ‘builder’s remedy’ victory for 501-unit project
In an ongoing legal dispute about the use and interpretation of a state housing law, the developer of a 501-unit project proposed on Las Animas Avenue now says the City of Gilroy must allow the residential complex to proceed.
The developer of the project, TenSouth,...
The Wolf Watch: Flames’ goalie helps shut out Panthers
Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf, who grew up in Morgan Hill, recorded his second shutout of the season in a 3-0 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, who entered the contest with an 18-10-2 record. Wolf improved his home stats in...
Fentanyl deaths increase in Santa Clara County
Deaths from fentanyl, a powerful opioid drug, are drastically on the rise in Santa Clara County this year, and public health officials think stress and anxiety resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic might be contributing to the increase.
Quakes in Gilroy, Morgan Hill rattle region in January
A modest but solid 3.9-magnitude earthquake near Morgan Hill late on New Year’s Day jolted the Bay Area and Central Coast .
Five days later, light sleepers in Gilroy were rattled twice in the early morning of Monday, Jan. 6, by two minor quakes: A...
Coming off strong Mid-Cals showing, Gilroy High wrestlers gearing into peak form with postseason looming on horizon
For Moses Mirabal, it was personal.
Wrestling in the 138-pound title match in the Mid-Cals Classic tournament on Jan. 21, the Gilroy High junior was squaring off against an opponent from Oklahoma power Tuttle High. Just two-and-a-half weeks earlier, Mirabal lost a close match in...






















