Old City Hall bell honors Covid-19 victims
The bell at Old City Hall in downtown Gilroy rang Jan. 19 to honor the Americans who have died from Covid-19.
Bells throughout the nation rang at 2:30pm on the West Coast and 5:30pm on the East Coast.
More than 400,000 people have died in the...
Protestors call for social justice
Dozens of people lined the corner of First Street and Wren Avenue on June 12, protesting racial violence and calling for social justice. Similar rallies in support of the Black Lives Matter movement have broken out across the nation following the death of George...
Letter: Big tobacco’s hold on LGBTQ+ youth continues
Although in recent years tobacco product usage has declined overall, its prevalence remains constant within the LGBTQ+ community—so much so, that it has been woven into queer culture—driving further negative health consequences for this subpopulation.
Why is this still happening? Is this just a fluke?...
Local Scene: Boots and Badges benefits police department
Boots and Badges benefits police foundation
The Gilroy Police Foundation presents Boots and Badges at Fortino Winery, 4525 Hecker Pass Highway, on Sept. 10 from 5-9:30pm.
There will be displays and interactive exhibits by the Gilroy Police Department. The event will also feature silent and live...
Gilroy election: Bozzo pulls ahead in vote count for mayor
After more ballots were counted over the weekend for the Nov. 5 election, Greg Bozzo has pulled ahead of incumbent Marie Blankley for the office of mayor.
As of 4:24pm Nov. 12, Bozzo now leads Blankley by 152 votes, according to the Santa Clara County...
Christopher girls soccer team repeats as CCS champions
When the Christopher High girls soccer team won the program’s first-ever Central Coast Section championship last year, it overwhelmed the field, outscoring three opponents by a combined margin of 15-0.
The question was not if the Cougars were going to win, but by how much....
Gilroy Police stop use of carotid hold
In response to recent guidance from state officials amid the nationwide conversation about police reform, officers of the Gilroy Police Department will no longer use the carotid artery restraint as a submission technique when detaining uncooperative suspects.
Meanwhile, a group of local residents known as...
Lofgren jumps to big lead in initial March 5 primary results
With the polls closed across California, longtime U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren holds a commanding lead in the race for the state’s 18th District.
With about 83% of precincts reporting partial results throughout the district as of 8:30pm March 5, Lofgren has received about 57% or...
Gilroy Police seek information on mysteriously injured man
Gilroy Police are asking for the public’s help in the investigation of a man who suffered serious injuries early in the morning Aug. 16.
Between 6-6:20am, officers responded to reports of a man down in the area of Church and Sixth streets, the Gilroy Police...
County Still Hopeful It Can Reopen Despite Grim News
The Fourth of July weekend didn’t give Santa Clara County public health officials much to celebrate.























