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June 28, 2026

South County teens build haunted house business in Morgan Hill

What started as a childhood passion has transformed into a professional haunted house operation run by two local teenagers who are proving that age is no barrier to entrepreneurship. Jack Teresi, 19, and Luke Conor, 18, are the co-designers behind Ethereal Acres, a home-grown haunted...

GHS, Daniel Cormier Academy wrestlers make history in USMC Nationals

Gilroy High wrestlers have achieved lofty status over the years, both in California and nationally.  But what the Mustangs did at the 2022 USA Wrestling Marine Corps Junior & 16U Nationals in North Dakota July 16-19 is at the very top of what they’ve accomplished...

Updated: Charter schools fear impact of proposed rules

Gov. Gavin Newsom late on Tuesday, March 5 signed into law Senate Bill 126, which ensures that all corporate charter schools are held to the same transparency and accountability standards as neighborhood public schools. During the debate on the Senate bill and several still-pending Assembly...

More than 2,000 graduate from Gavilan College Class of 2026

Gavilan College awarded a total of 2,062 associate degrees and certificates to members of the Class of 2026. The commencement ceremony took place May 22 at the college’s Gilroy campus.  Members of the graduating class represent Gilroy, Hollister, Morgan Hill, San Martin, San Juan Bautista...

New state law keeps medical debt off credit report

‘Everyday people across the country skip medical care because of cost. Those who do seek medical help may end up with a balance they can’t pay off. That debt can hurt people’s credit scores, resulting in long-term financial burdens. Starting Jan. 1, a new state...

Relationships offer lessons

Gilroy High School Valedictorian Diego Hsu's speech from the 2019 commencement ceremonyIt is my honor to represent this astounding,graduating class of 2019. First and foremost, I would like to especially thank the administration, the teachers and the faculty members behind the scenes here at...

State OKs $485M for new Pacheco Reservoir

The California Water Commission on Tuesday, July 24 approved $484.55 million to dramatically expand the Pacheco Reservoir in southeast Santa Clara County for drinking water reserves and improved protections for steelhead salmon. The money comes from the state’s Proposition 1 approved by California voters, and...

Gilroy Transit Center housing proposal shelved for now

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will take a step back from its housing proposal in downtown Gilroy to work with city officials in increasing transit services for local commuters. Gilroy officials, meanwhile, will work with housing agencies to identify possible sites for future development. Mayor...

Gilroy extends Hecker Pass proposal deadline

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The City of Gilroy extended the deadline for developers to submit their proposal for a recreational-based project along Hecker Pass Highway. The deadline, previously set for Jan. 19, is now Feb. 12. City Administrator Jimmy Forbis said officials adjusted the deadline because of the timing over...

National archery tournament brings competitors to Gilroy

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If focus was a sound, it would probably be similar to the “whoosh” an arrow makes as it flies through the air. That was all that could be heard during the July 30-31 weekend at Kirigin Cellars in Gilroy, when the Traditional Target Archery Championships...

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