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Chris Costello makes his living as an electrician but he hasn’t given up his dream of being a top pro fisherman.  The 50-year-old lifelong Gilroy resident is enjoying his best run of success as a pro, finishing fifth in the WON Bass California Open at...

A group of Gilroy artists unveiled their new mural April 15 on the side of 6th Street Studios and Art Center downtown, a work that represents the past, present and future of the Santa Clara Valley city. Armando Franco led the work, and he was...

Historic walking tour set for Monterey Street The Gilroy Historical Society’s Monthly Walking Tours begin with a look at Monterey Street on Jan. 2. The last URM building is being fixed and many historic buildings remain, including the Louis Hotel.   Meet at the Gilroy Museum, 195 Fifth...

Established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Month brings attention to historical places to instill pride, promote heritage conservation and encourage tourism. We know our historic buildings are important, but May is a great time to give them a...

The Gilroy Garlic Festival will not host its traditional event this year or for the “foreseeable future,” organizers announced this week. A series of smaller, more intimate events still on tap for 2022 aim to bring the festival back to its roots and turn the...

Two arrested on suspicion of burglarizing vehicles Two men were arrested Nov. 22 after they reportedly went on a spree of early-morning vehicle burglaries. Izaiah Barrera, 18, and Jose Lendechy Jr., 19, were arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and burglary. According to Gilroy Police, at about...

Civic-minded residents of Santa Clara County are invited to apply for service on the 2025-26 Civil Grand Jury, a component of the judicial branch that is dedicated to upholding transparency and accountability in local governance.   The civil grand jury, an independent body convened annually, acts...

The Northern California Renaissance Faire will not take place this summer due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the event’s general manager said in a July 1 press release.

When someone in our community is murdered, the pain reaches beyond the victim. It devastates families, close friends, neighbors and often the entire town. In the wake of such violence, our attention tends to focus on the police investigation or the court case. But...

March 29 • A vehicle was burglarized on the 6400 block of Church Street and 8100 block of Murray Avenue. • Vandalism was reported on the 7800 block of Monterey Street at 1pm. • Petty theft was reported on the 500 block of IOOF Avenue at 2pm...