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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s draft 10-year outlook for Measure B has received sharp criticism from South County officials, who say the agency is going against the voters by allocating most of the funds away from street repair.

Isael Velarde, a Gilroy resident accused of crashing a vehicle and leaving his severely injured passenger to die on the road just north of Morgan Hill on June 6, faces more than 10 years in prison for his involvement in the collision and death, according to authorities.

Take a step back in time and enjoy medieval pageantry, entertainment and fare at the Northern California Renaissance Faire. The revelry starts Sept. 17-18, and continues on weekends through Oct. 22-23 at Casa de Fruta in Hollister. The festival features merchandise from fine artisans and...

The City of Gilroy currently has openings on its various boards and commissions. Gilroy residents are encouraged to apply for the following seats: • Arts & Culture Commission — Two seats • Bicycle Pedestrian Commission — Three seats • Building Board of Appeals — Two seats • Historic Heritage...

Gilroy Police arrested a teen who was allegedly involved in an armed robbery in which a victim’s vehicle was stolen on Railroad Street. The incident is under investigation and authorities say more suspects may have been involved.  About 8pm Aug. 27, Gilroy Police responded to...

Having a house should not be a privilege; it should be a right. Every individual deserves to have a place they can come home to daily.  Beyond the four walls lies a magical dream that no one deserves to let go of. Once a family...

Don Gage—a South County icon of politics and a beloved member of the Gilroy community—died on March 25 at age 79.  Gage’s political career started in 1981 and spanned a range of local offices and specialties. He served as a Gilroy City Council member from...

Caltrans will soon begin work to modify the intersection of U.S. 101 at Rocks Road and Cannon Road in San Benito County.  The project will include the closure of the median opening on Highway 101, and the elimination of all through passage and left turn...

The Gilroy Assistance League officially announced their 2024 grant recipients at a luncheon and presentation held April 11 at Eagle Ridge Golf Course.  This year, Gilroy Assistance League distributed a record $35,000 to 13 organizations that provide a range of services to those in need....

The Gilroy Police Department will host a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint starting at 6pm Oct. 10 at an undisclosed location within the city limits. The checkpoint is scheduled to last until 1am Oct. 11.  Police said the primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to...