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March 13, 2026

Fatal crash reported on Highway 152 east of Gilroy

A fatal crash was reported the morning of Jan. 12 on Highway 152 east of Gilroy in Santa Clara County, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported shortly after 7am on Highway 152 near Lake Road. The highway remained closed in the area...

Caribbean Surrealism comes to Gilroy

Artist Robert Paul Steinhauer, known professionally as "Bika," will showcase his vibrant Haitian-inspired paintings in a solo exhibition opening May 2 at the Gilroy Center for the Arts. The exhibition features works that reflect Steinhauer's childhood in Haiti and his unique perspective as an artist...

Letters: Political endorsements

Experience & leadership I support re-electing Marie Blankley as Gilroy Mayor. As a long time Gilroy resident (37-plus years), it has been great having her represent us. No hidden agendas, she listens to both sides before making a decision that she feels best serves the...

Commission moves forward with new ADU regulations

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The Gilroy Planning Commission recommended new accessory dwelling unit zoning regulations to comply with state law on May 14. On Jan. 1, the state established new rules that invalidated the city’s existing ADU ordinance. The new state regulations allow construction of one 1,200-square-foot accessory dwelling...

Gilroy Police blotter, Oct. 2-9, 2023

Oct. 2 • A vehicle was reported stolen on the 8400 block of Monterey Street and 7900 block of Monterey Street. • Burglary was reported on the 5800 block of Monterey Road. Oct. 3 • Police responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon on...

19-year-old woman killed in collision in Morgan Hill

A 19-year-old woman driving a motorcycle died in a multiple-vehicle crash on Wednesday night on Highway 101 in Morgan Hill, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP said that around 9:20pm June 12, the victim was driving a Yamaha R7 motorcycle on northbound Highway...

Gourmet Alley construction update

Despite temperatures rising into the triple digits (again) this week, work proceeds on the downtown Gilroy Gourmet Alley project.  As of July 22, crews have been cutting surfaces and installing infrastructure for French drains through the alley between Fourth and Fifth streets, as well as...

Citing need for local control, county declines to take part in state vaccine plan

Santa Clara County officials said the county will not join the state's new centralized vaccine distribution plan that will be run by Oakland-based health insurance giant Blue Shield.  During the county board of supervisors meeting, County Executive Jeff Smith said the state's new program, known...

Rotary Club of Gilroy collecting grocery gift cards

The Rotary Club of Gilroy is collecting and donating gift cards from grocery stores to St. Joseph’s Family Center and the Salvation Army. The gift cards will be distributed to the families these organizations serve.   For those interested in donating, gift cards can be purchased in...

Providers ready to ramp up services in wake of ruling

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As the news broke on June 24 that the Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade, local healthcare activists and politicians reflected the general sentiment that reverberated across Santa Clara County: anger, sadness and shock. But in the midst of the emotional turmoil, local...

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