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Thomas Lopez Lara was the first to step up to the front, presenting his Mexican-inspired fruit salad dish to three of Gilroy’s most accomplished chefs. The pressure to impress these judges was not unlike that felt in television competitions such as “Master Chef,” as the...

This 542-pound pumpkin, grown by Sherman Wallace of Gilroy, claimed first place in the pumpkin contest inside the Harvest Building during the Santa Cruz County Fair. The annual fair took place Sept. 13-17 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, located on East Lake Avenue...

After scoring just two minutes into the game, the Christopher High girls soccer team might have taken its foot off the pedal in its CIF NorCal Regional Division IV semifinal playoff match against Kerman on Thursday.  The Lions went on to create two clean breakaway...

Santa Clara County authorities are considering their next steps after an appeals court overturned the conviction of a man accused of kidnapping and murdering Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar in 2012.  California’s Sixth Appellate District announced on Feb. 27 that the 2017 conviction of Antolin...

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...

A falling tree limb at approximately 2:40 pm April 3, took down a quarter mile of high-tension power lines between Burchell Road and Syngenta Flowers on Hecker Pass Road, igniting a one-acre vegetation fire,  knocking out power and closing the road to traffic for...

The toll of fatalities in the mass shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority maintenance yard in San Jose rose to nine late Wednesday night.    Alex Ward Fritch, 49, who had been in critical condition since being taken to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center...

WOW! Can you believe it’s the end of 2025 and the holidays are upon us? Are you excited about that, or feeling a little anxious or unsettled?  Family gatherings during this time can be filled with obligations, expectations and celebrations that may come with a...

Tip-toeing the sideline as if he was on a tightrope, Gilroy’s Jonathan Rodriguez waited for the high-arcing ball. And waited. And waited. Arms extended, the senior receiver/cornerback made the next-level play late in the second quarter to highlight the Mustangs’ 21-20 win over visiting...

The Gilroy City Council and Planning Commission will host a joint study session to discuss Gilroy’s Housing Element.  City officials are seeking input from residents, workforce, and other local stakeholders about plans to address Gilroy’s housing challenges and find solutions.  The meeting will take place on...