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December 30, 2025

Covid-19 highlights health care inequality in Gilroy

Gilroy City Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz and a team of volunteers have been hitting the phones over the past couple of months, contacting seniors, farmworkers and others who have been most impacted by Covid-19, helping them set an appointment to receive a vaccine. But the group...

Gilroy toy drives collect more than 2K gifts

The House of Toys gift drive hosted by The Neon Exchange and Mt. Madonna YMCA collected more than 2,000 toys over the past few weeks, wrapping up Dec. 19. In addition to the toys, 300 stockings, $3,500 worth of gift cards, 100 books, 95 jackets...

Wolf returns home for NHL victory

Early in 2024, Gilroy native and former Morgan Hill resident Dustin Wolf returned to San Jose to play in the AHL All-Star Game, as one of the top goalies in the NHL’s minor league. In the spring, he received some starts with the parent...

Gilroy unveils time capsule for 150th

Gilroy’s 150th anniversary celebration never came to be as planned, despite being months in the making. It was, as organizers describe it, “the best darn party that Gilroy never saw.” But, a year-and-a-half later on Sept. 13, it got a small send-off during the Gilroy...

Donut shop fundraiser nears $70K

A beloved Gilroy donut shop hit with a family tragedy has been overwhelmed with community support. The Hok family own Gilroy Donut House at 703 First St. While the husband and wife have been dealing with their own health challenges, their 29-year-old daughter, Kim, suffered...

Gilroy vaccination appointments being scheduled

A site at Valley Health Center Gilroy can vaccinate up to 500 people per day, according to Santa Clara County Public Health, and officials will be set up in Gilroy Jan. 21 to help people sign up for appointments. According to county health data, as...

Crews to begin controlled explosions at Anderson Dam site

Residents in the area of Anderson Dam over the next few weeks may hear loud warning horns and explosive sounds as crews continue to excavate a tunnel under construction for the dam’s seismic retrofit project, according to Valley Water.  Water district staff say the impact...

Guest view: Why we celebrate the Spice of Life

The enjoyable part of serving as president/CEO of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce this past year is working with our board of directors selection committee in choosing the people and businesses of the year. Our committee solicits feedback and nominations from the local business community...

Religion: We’re siblings!

At the beginning of this year, I am reminded once again of the connection among all people. I heard just a couple of days ago that former President Jimmy Carter believed that there was a spark of the divine in all of us. I...

Gilroy gets drenched: Atmospheric river storms heighten risks of flooding, injury, authorities say

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A formidable rain storm arrived in Gilroy this week, further drenching a region that was just beginning to dry out from heavy rains over New Year’s weekend.  Authorities are advising residents, motorists and property owners to take precautions to avoid rain-related problems during the current...

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