19-year-old arrested in relation to fatal shooting at council member’s home
Gilroy Police have arrested Benjamin David Calderon, a 19-year-old Gilroy resident, in connection with the Oct. 30 shooting incident at the home of Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz that left one person dead and three others in the hospital. Calderon was booked into the Santa Clara...
One dead, three injured in shooting at council member’s home
Four people were shot—one fatally—at a shooting at a party at Gilroy City Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz’ home early Saturday morning, according to police.
Gilroy Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting on the 400 block of Las Animas Avenue, about 12:55am Oct....
Hospital staffers thank first responders
Staff from St. Louise Regional Hospital traveled to more than a dozen police and fire stations around South County Oct. 28, thanking first responders for their never-ending work.
The annual recognition centers around National First Responders Day.
At the Gilroy Police Department, hospital staff unloaded boxes...
Calerrain expands hospitality
Like a virtual trying on of sunglasses, the pandemic certainly provided some new viewpoints of our respective circumstance. In some cases, it offered a catalyst for executing on long-held visions.
In the case of Geoff Mace, winemaker and co-owner of Calerrain, and his wife Chantelle,...
South County Annex opens
The Santa Clara County Office of Education celebrated the opening of the South County Annex in Gilroy on Oct. 22, described as a hub for health services, early learning services, migrant education, and alternative educational opportunities for students and families across the county.
The center,...
Local Scene: Pumpkin painting, Dia de los Muertos
Pumpkin painting, art market on tap
6th Street Studios and Art Center, 64 West Sixth St., is hosting a pumpkin painting event on Oct. 31 from 3-4pm.
Pumpkins and paint will be provided.
All ages are welcome, with the event geared toward children ages 3-12. Admission is...
Gilroy: Police arrest suspect in fatal hit and run
Gilroy Police arrested a man Wednesday they believe was behind the wheel of a car that hit and killed a man who was walking in a crosswalk on Broadway on the morning of Dec. 6, 2020.
Police arrested 38-year-old Jose Elias Zuniga, of Gilroy, on...
Gilroy High hammers Gonzales; showdown with Santa Cruz next
Everyone got paid. The Gilroy High football team has that as one of its mottos and even printed out T-shirts with that exact phrase.
It comes from longtime coach Skip Bloom, who is currently the Mustangs’ junior varsity defensive coordinator. Bloom and Gilroy varsity head...
Delivery center moves forward
The Gilroy Planning Commission on Oct. 21 gave its OK to a project that would add a large-scale delivery center, warehouse and commercial space on a nearly 60-acre piece of farmland at the intersection of Highway 152 and Camino Arroyo.
While not confirmed by the...
Christopher High football team shows mettle in grinding out victories
The Christopher High football team didn’t gain any style points in its 20-0 victory against Alisal High on Oct. 21, but then again, artistic value wasn’t necessary.
“We were looking at this as kind of a playoff game,” Cougars coach Darren Yafai said. “We had...