Commission OKs portion of Gilroy’s annexation proposal
The Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) partially approved Gilroy’s request to add more land to its city limits Aug. 2.
On a unanimous vote, the commission suggested Gilroy officials come back later with modifications in its plan to seek approval for the...
Man on electric skateboard fatally struck in Gilroy
A man was struck and killed Saturday night in Gilroy.
Officers responded around 9pm to First Street between Wren and Kern avenues after receiving several 911 calls about a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.
Police found a 34-year-old man at the scene suffering from major...
Potential rail strike would halt Caltrain service between Gilroy and San Jose
UPDATE SEPT. 15:
Federal officials announced a tentative agreement late Wednesday between Union Pacific and unions representing workers, avoiding service interruptions anticipated Friday for Caltrain between Gilroy and San Jose.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
CalTrain officials plan to suspend service between Gilroy and the Capitol station in San...
South County native wins NHL game in San Jose
As a young boy, Gilroy native Dustin Wolf went to San Jose Sharks games with his parents. On April 9, Wolf started an NHL game at goalie in the same building for the first time. Playing for the Calgary Flames, Wolf backstopped his team...
Gilroy Assistance League awards $21K in grants
The Gilroy Assistance League (GALs) awarded more than $21,000 in funds to eight local organizations during its annual Grants Luncheon on April 27 at Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Gilroy.
During the event, grant recipients were officially announced and recognized for their efforts on behalf...
Volunteers spruce up veteran’s Gilroy home
By Wallace Baine
Last Friday, on a crisp and sunny winter morning, about two dozen volunteers gathered at an address on Rosanna Street in Gilroy. Their mission was to paint a house.
The vibe was upbeat, with laughter and easy conversations, refreshments and music.
But one person...
Marcques Anthony, Spencer Gorgulho in rarefied air with selection to Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star Game
By getting selected to the Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star Game, Gilroy High senior Marcques Anthony and Christopher High senior quarterback Spencer Gorgulho have earned a rare distinction: they will have played in two high school football all star games in a span of a month.
For...
Santa Clara County: Covid case rate jumps among unvaccinated
The rate of positive Covid-19 cases among the unvaccinated in Santa Clara County is about 25.3 per 100,000 residents, according to a new data dashboard released this week by county officials.
By contrast, fully vaccinated residents are testing positive at a rate of 6.8 cases...
Jensen inches closer to front runner Jonsen in Sheriff’s race
Retired sheriff’s captain Kevin Jensen continued to inch closer to the top spot in the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s race Tuesday, but Palo Alto Police Chief Robert “Rob” Jonsen held on to a narrowing lead, with just 10% of votes remaining to be counted.
After...
San Jose Police arrest Gilroy man, four teens for home invasion, attempted murder
A 20-year-old Gilroy man and four juveniles were arrested last week in connection with a home invasion and shooting at a South San Jose home two weeks ago.
Evan Haley of Gilroy was arrested July 18 at a Santa Clara residence and booked into the...