Local Scene: Gilroy Foundation director search; library book sale
Gilroy Foundation opens search for next executive director
Gilroy Foundation is seeking nominations and applications for the position of executive director.
Celebrating 43 years, Gilroy Foundation was founded to help meet the community in the specific areas of health, education, recreation, technology, culture and civic services.
The...
City honors late Gilroyan with room dedication
The Gilroy City Council agreed Feb. 27 to name a classroom in the Gilroy Senior Center after Theodore “Ted” Carpenetti, an active participant of the center who died in July 2022 at the age of 105.
Carpenetti lived in Gilroy since the mid-1940s, following his...
Santa Clara County program aims to prevent massive wildfires
Even though the mountaintops are covered in snow, officials warn that fire season has begun in Santa Clara County.
Every year, beginning in March, property owners throughout the county must comply with regulations designed to prevent the spread of wildfires that threaten people, property and...
Gilroy FFA to be recognized at state conference
Three from Gilroy FFA will be recognized for their achievements at the 95th California FFA State Conference in Ontario, Calif. from March 16-19.
Star Counselor: Ms. Veronica Alfaro
We are pleased to announce our very own Ms. Veronica Alfaro was named the 2023 South Coast Region...
Christopher’s Melia Middleton signs with D-I Nevada-Reno, aims for early PRs in senior season
Last season, Melia Middleton didn’t establish a personal-record (PR) in her best event until the Central Coast Section Semifinals.
The Christopher High senior is intent on setting a new best early in the final season of her prep career. Having signed with Division I program...
Much more rain ahead, again, in weather forecasts
The rain-weary Central Coast and Bay Area are being asked, again, to prepare for another round of soaking storms this week, as another atmospheric river system is expected to drench the region.
According to the National Weather Service, the atmospheric river is forecast to make...
Letter to the editor: Let common sense prevail
Recently the hot topic in the news is the deficit reduction debate. The debate tries to link Social Security to the federal deficit. Social Security plays no direct role in the nation’s deficit. It does not depend on income tax revenue.
It’s true that as...
Suspect flees after stabbing man in Gilroy
Gilroy Police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a man on Eigleberry Street Monday morning.
According to police, at about 10:30am, officers and medical personnel responded to the 7100 block of Eigleberry Street for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers found an...
Two Gilroy suspects arrested for fraud operation
Two Gilroy residents were arrested Feb. 24 after police busted a lab-like setup in Milpitas that was reportedly used to make fraudulent checks and other items.
Andrew Vasquez, 35, and Leticia Zabala, 36, were booked into Santa Clara County Jail on charges of identity theft,...
Christopher High basketball teams see tremendous seasons end in NorCals
In search of their first Central Coast Section championships, the Christopher High boys and girls basketball teams ran into buzzsaws against their St. Francis counterparts.
The West Catholic Athletic League power from Mountain View proved to be too much in their Division II title games...