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November 6, 2025

Garlic Festival organizers dismissed from shooting lawsuit

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Editor’s note: This article was updated to reflect the court’s Nov. 16 decision to finalize the decision, as well as additional statements. A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge ruled Nov. 14 that attorneys representing victims of the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival mass shooting provided...

Religion: Applying the golden rule

A few years ago, I read that all major religions have characteristics of the Golden Rule in their beliefs. I don’t remember where I read this, but the knowledge stuck with me. The Golden Rule says something like, “treat others as you would want...

Man arrested after allegedly hitting Gilroy officers with car

Gilroy Police arrested two young men after one of them injured three officers with a vehicle and led authorities on a high-speed chase last week, according to the police department.  On Jan. 12, a patrol officer saw a man who appeared to be slumped over...

Local veteran releases children’s book about four-legged heroes

My goal in taking on this project and partnering with Mary to create this book was to drive awareness and generate additional revenue for Operation Freedom Paws. I wanted to help Mary continue her mission and grow her inspiring non-profit organization.

Rejected Gilroy billboard proposal can be appealed

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A split Gilroy Planning Commission voted against an ordinance Feb. 2 that could add two digital billboards in the city. Property owner Mike Conrotto, who applied for the change to the city’s zoning ordinance to allow such structures, now has 20 days to appeal to...

Roundup: GHS boys hoops team rounding into form

After limping to a 1-9 finish in the Covid spring season, things are looking up for the Gilroy High boys basketball team.  The Mustangs entered the week at 2-4 and were coming off a 58-49 win over Evergreen Valley in their own Bob Hagen Tournament...

Letter: Coverage sanitized Gaza tragedies

Just read your article online about the ceasefire resolution that was rejected by Gilroy's city council.  First, I wasn't sure why the picture showed an empty room when I know for a fact that it wasn't empty, in fact it had an overflow... but after...

Young Gilroy author releases first novel

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LJ Hardwicke will celebrate the release of her first novel, “Red Watson and the Gifted Lands,” with a book signing event on Jan. 27. The 14-year-old Gilroy resident said it’s taken a while for this day to come. “I’ve always loved writing and creating stories, so...

Proposal would establish bike parking standards

A draft ordinance under consideration by the city of Gilroy aims to enact bicycle parking regulations for future developments as a way to reduce vehicle usage. The ordinance, which was written by Gilroy Bicycle Pedestrian Commission chair Zachary Hilton, would apply to multiple dwelling developments,...

Local Scene: Ostrich farm fundraiser, Meals for Heroes grows

Dinner fundraiser benefits ostrich farm The Gilroy Ostrich Farm will present its first-ever Crawfish Boil Fundraiser on March 20. The carry-out meal includes a serving of crawfish, prawns, andouille sausage and more. The dinner-for-two meal costs $75, with 250 meals available. Proceeds benefit the Gilroy Ostrich Farm. Pick-up...

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