Religion: Memorial Day is a time to act
The year was 1868 and the United States of America found itself three years past the greatest conflict our young nation had ever known. Originally called Decoration Day, it was May of that year that the first Memorial Day in our nation took place.
The...
Ways to celebrate the New Year in Gilroy
New Year’s Eve falls on a Saturday in 2022, providing an extra day to recover before the work week begins. Venues around Gilroy and South County have planned accordingly. All events are on Dec. 31, unless otherwise noted.
Gilroy Gardens will host a New Year’s...
Letter: Pause Caltrain and enhance VTA bus service
I’ve seen the Caltrain South County ridership numbers: Gilroy, 100 riders per day; San Martin, 22 riders per day; Morgan Hill, 120 riders per day; Blossom Hill, 54 riders per day; Capitol, 42 riders per day.
These five stations south of Tamien are not electrified...
Mayors: ‘Cannot reopen’ without more virus testing
The mayors of Morgan Hill, Gilroy and 14 other cities signed a letter asking Santa Clara County officials to substantially increase COVID-19 testing capacities before reopening communities to normal business.
Gilroy gearing up for its 150th
It’s going to be an historic year for the City of Gilroy.
On March 12, the Garlic Capital will mark 150 years since its incorporation as a California city, and sesquicentennial celebration organizers are gearing up for a year’s worth of events and activities.
Gilroy Planning...
Young Gilroy boys basketball squad sees improvement
The Gilroy boys basketball team is just 3-12 on the season but they are not that far off track. Close losses in competitive games and a young squad that is coming together are the combination of factors that give the Mustangs high hopes for...
Strada Verde project still in limbo
Despite recent attention due to sign removal case, project not moving forward
Alysa Gutierrez earns scholarship to play at Colorado Mesa
It was probably one of Alysa Gutierrez’s most nerve-wracking moments in her life. In late October, the Gilroy High senior was in the Colorado Mesa University softball facility throwing a bullpen session as her potential future coaches and teammates looked on.
“All eyes were on...
Local students named National Merit semifinalists
Seven Morgan Hill students and two Gilroy teens have been named as semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship program.
Brendan Doyle realizes dream, signs with D1 program Memphis
Brendan Doyle alternated between second or third on the tight end depth chart during his freshman season on the College of San Mateo (CSM) football team during the 2021 season.
“I didn’t play much at all really,” said Doyle, a Gilroy native and Monte Vista...






















