Homegrown educator takes over at CHS
Gilroy officials have turned to homegrown administrator Jeremy Dirks to bring back some stability to the principal’s office at Christopher High School, which is now on its third principal in as many years.
Dirks, who was promoted from his assistant principal’s position at South Valley...
Gilroy baseball team reaches first-ever CCS championship game
When Jalen Hernandez broke his right pitching hand punching something out of frustration a little over a month ago, he had no idea he would get a chance to make things right.
“I broke my hand and punched something I shouldn’t have, but I learned...
Gov. Newsom lays out plan to loosen stay-at-home order
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday said he will revisit the statewide stay-at-home order in two weeks if the curve of COVID-19 cases in California is not only “flattening” but “declining.”
That does not mean the order will be completely lifted, Newsom said, but certain aspects...
Filings show largest donors in Gilroy council race
Tom Cline has garnered the most cash for his Gilroy City Council bid among the six candidates, campaign finance documents show.
Cline, the owner of Cline Glass Contractors and a Gilroy Garlic Festival board member, has raised $27,345 since March, according to forms filed with...
Gavilan men’s basketball team on track to rebound after canceled season
The only constant in the California community college sports scene is turnover—players coming and going and changes in the coaching staff was exacerbated by Covid, which wiped out the spring 2020, fall 2020, winter 2020 and spring 2021 sports seasons.
Despite the adversity teams have...
Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival returns with focus on community, scholarships
The annual Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival is set to return May 24-25 at the Morgan Hill Downtown Amphitheater and surrounding area, bringing with it an enhanced focus on community involvement and educational scholarships while celebrating the region's fungal heritage.
The festival, which has been running...
Report: Strada Verde needs buffer zone
A development proposed adjacent to Highway 25 in northern San Benito County should not be built due to its proximity to a facility that stores agricultural fumigants, a report concluded.
San Benito County voters in November will consider a master plan for the 2,777-acre Strada...
County to vaccinate all eligible residents, regardless of provider
Santa Clara County Health System will begin providing Covid-19 vaccines to any county resident age 65 or older, regardless of their healthcare provider or insurance.
County officials announced the “no wrong door” system Feb. 4, saying the new method will help get shots into arms...
Christopher High baseball team rounding into playoff form
Early in the season, the Christopher High baseball team was still finding its identity. With the playoffs looming, the Cougars have found it. Potent hitting, solid defense and improved pitching has Christopher coach Ryan Dequin feeling good about his team, especially after a 10-0...
Gilroy events celebrate local veterans
A series of events are scheduled in November to honor local veterans.
The Veterans Day Ceremony, hosted by the VFW Post 6309, will be held Nov. 11 at 11:11am at the Gilroy Veterans Hall, 74 West Sixth St.
It’ll be followed by the Veterans Day Parade,...





















