City hall packed to talk crime and homelessness
“Nobody wants to be homeless,” shouted Rachel Kogan, a 17-year old senior at Christopher High School in response to Gilroy businessman John Webster, who boiled over in frustration over the negative impacts Gilroy’s homeless population puts on his business.
“They cut through my fence...
Christopher Ranch takes new approach to social media
As the decade turned but the scars of the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting the year before still lingered, Christopher Ranch realized that Gilroy needed something to smile about again.
With people stuck in their homes as the COVID-19 outbreak grips the world, laughter and hope...
Maria Cid honored as Woman of the Year
Maria Cid was recognized as Woman of the Year by the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce during its Annual Awards Dinner and Dance at Leal Vineyards in Hollister on Oct. 21.
Cid, an active member of the Gilroy community who owns Maria Cid Insurance...
Gavilan’s $248M bond passes by slim margin
The future is bright for Gavilan College with the passing of a $248 million bond measure Nov. 6 as well as the election of three new members to its governing body.
A combined 57 percent of voters in Santa Clara and San Benito counties (who...
Bay Area counties tell citizens to ‘stay at home’ because of COVID-19
In what they called “a bold, unified step to slow the spread of COVID-19,” public health officials of six Bay Area counties on Monday ordered nearly all citizens to “shelter at home” for three weeks.
The legal order, effective at 12:01am on Tuesday, March 17,...
Police blotter, March 15-21, 2021: DUI arrests, burglaries
March 15
• A business was burglarized on the 6900 block of Camino Arroyo.
• Police made an arrest warrant on the 800 block of First Street at 11am.
• Assaults were reported on the 8000 block of Monterey Street at midnight and 7600 block of Hanna...
Bisbee named interim fire chief
Gilroy appointed its second interim fire chief Jan. 6 as it attempts to recruit for a permanent position.
Former Watsonville fire chief Mark Bisbee will take over the interim role from Jeff Clet, who was named interim fire chief in January 2019 after the retirement...
Sheriff: Dangerous felons arrested in Gilroy
Sheriff’s deputies and police surrounded and arrested two wanted violent suspects at an unincorporated Gilroy residence Wednesday evening, according to authorities.
About 5:30pm Oct. 24, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies cast a wide perimeter around a residence on Buena Vista Avenue before approaching the two...
Local Scene: Day of the Child at Gilroy Library
Celebrate Day of the Child at the library
Celebrate El día de los niños April 20 with a full day of activities at the Gilroy Library. El día de los niños, or Children’s Day, is an annual celebration that recognizes the importance of children, families...
Local Scene: Councilmember town hall, Wedding Expo returns
Councilmembers hosting town hall
Gilroy City Councilmembers Dion Bracco and Carol Marques are holding a town hall meeting on March 24 at 6pm at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey St.
The guest speaker will be Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen, who is running...























