Co-op winemaking space opens in Gilroy
Only Tim Slater (owner and proprietor of Sarah’s Vineyard) could pull off naming a business something few can pronounce, but there’s an inherent charm in that.
Even though the official name for this recently inaugurated custom crush facility in Gilroy is Atelier des Savants Fous,...
Ruiz named Woman of the Year
Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) named Kathy Zanger Ruiz the 2021 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 30 on March 15. Ruiz was honored as part of the Women’s History Month celebration hosted by the Legislative Women’s Caucus.
“I am proud to recognize Kathy Ruiz...
Thrill rides, action sports among ideas for Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Gardens could look very different in the next decade if one of two developers’ proposals were to move forward.
The City of Gilroy received two proposals from Las Vegas-based Imagine That! and Select Contracts of Canada that would transform the horticulture park if approved.
The...
Volunteer group asks public to help write letters for the military
For nearly two decades, volunteers have packed boxes filled with goodies and shipped them to troops overseas, hoping to give them a taste of home as they battle in unfamiliar territory.
The nationwide Operation Interdependence organization, which was formed shortly after 9/11, has a strong...
Sheriff’s office loses two deputies in off-duty deaths
A Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputy was killed early Saturday morning by a suspected DUI driver on State Highway 87 in San Jose, according to the sheriff's office.
Deputy Arturo Romero, a 24-year member of the sheriff's office, was driving home to Gilroy after his...
Christopher baseball team advances in CCS playoffs
Making his first start of the season, Logan Stelling did what he’s done throughout his athletic career at Christopher High: he delivered. The recent graduate pitched 3 ⅓ innings of one-run ball and also had two RBIs in the Cougars’ 4-1 win over San...
One killed, 5 injured in collision
A 22-year-old Gilroy woman died in an early morning traffic accident at a busy intersection in San Benito County July 20, according to authorities.
USDA’s food assistance program deadlines soon
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding producers in San Benito and Santa Clara counties that the deadline for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Sept. 11.
Through CFAP, USDA is making $16 billion available in financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities who...
Gilroy Garlic Festival tickets go on sale May 31
Operators of the Gilroy Gardens and the Garlic Festival Association have been busy working together to finalize details for the 2025 Garlic Festival—which is returning this summer after a five-year absence.
Tickets for the event will go on sale 12pm May 31on the association’s website.
On...
County moves to extend eviction moratorium
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously May 26 to extend an eviction moratorium on residential and commercial tenants through August, but the decision is contingent on Gov. Gavin Newsom extending the state’s order before it expires on May 31.
If Newsom does...























