Christopher girls soccer team continues historic march with CIF NorCal win
Three days after repeating as Central Coast Section champions, the Christopher High girls soccer team delivered an encore performance on Tuesday.
And it was a historic one. The Cougars’ 3-1 win over No. 8 seed Colfax in the quarterfinals of the CIF NorCal Regional Division...
DA launches new online data portal
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office launched a public data dashboard last week to support what they said will promote “transparency, accountability, and community engagement” within the criminal justice system.
The DA’s office intends to update data regularly on victim and defendant race and...
Letter: Good things are coming for Gilroy in 2025
To my council colleagues, city staff and the public, I am very excited to be a part of the many changes coming to Gilroy this year. Legislating policy in house often doesn't require budget allocations, and many of the best practices are already open...
Poppy Jasper International Film Festival recognized with prestigious honor
The local Poppy Jasper International Film Festival was recently named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine—a prestigious recognition that PJIFF producers say validates all the work and dedication that has gone into growing the South Valley event...
Religion: The First Noel
The Christmas season is upon us and with it comes the familiar melody of “The First Noel.” To better appreciate the carol's message, let's take a look at its origin.
“The First Noel” is thought to have been composed in England sometime during the 15th...
Families reunite with survivors of Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting
Cheryl Low and Candace Marquez, employees of Honey Ladies, were just returning to their booth after a break when they heard a shot ring out.
There, they saw the suspected gunman reloading a clip and begin heading toward their booth.
“The kids were in there,” Low...
Four Council incumbents face challengers
Four City Council positions are up for election in November, and all four incumbents are seeking re-election and face challengers.The last day to file paperwork for a candidate was Friday, Aug. 10, and the ballots are set. Voters will select three candidates to four-year...
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...
Santa Clara County: Covid-19 is third leading cause of death
With at least 632 fatalities attributed to Covid-19 so far in 2020, the virus is projected to be the third leading cause of death in Santa Clara County this year, according to public health officials.
Gun buyback set for Dec. 14
Thieves steal an estimated 200,000 guns across the country every year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and many of these firearms end up in the hands of violent criminals.
Gilroy and Morgan Hill, both cities still reeling from major fatal shootings earlier this...






















