Toilet storage proposed in San Martin
A proposal to store portable toilets along Monterey Road has San Martin neighbors flush with concerns over chemicals and aesthetics.
Washington-based Honey Bucket, which provides toilets and sanitation services for special events and construction sites, is looking to construct a 300-by-350-foot fenced storage area in...
Vets Center seeks repair funds
At the corner of West Sixth Street and Eigleberry in downtown Gilroy, a venerable old but beloved building is in need of a makeover.
The Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall, home of American Legion Post 217 and the John A. Berri Veterans of Foreign Wars Post...
Local Scene: Little League donates $200K; State of the County set
Little League donates $200K to city
The Gilroy Little League BallPark Fund recently donated $200,000 to the City of Gilroy to use toward sports field improvements.
The donated funds are required to be used only for the purpose of building new facilities or improving existing facilities...
Local Scene: National Night Out returns, Day in the Country auction is live
National Night Out returns
The Gilroy Police Department will host National Night Out Outdoors on Oct. 5 at 4:30pm in the grass area between the library and City Hall.
The free event will feature a resource fair, music, raffles, safety information, giveaways and more.
Auction now live...
Library adds new position to connect patrons to services
Santa Clara County Library District created a new Community Outreach Specialist position in an effort to better connect its patrons with key services.
Erik Poicon, the inaugural holder of the position, will split time between the Milpitas Library and the Ochoa Migrant Center in Gilroy,...
Police blotter, March 1-7, 2021: Burglary, ‘malicious mischief’
March 1
• Police responded to a sexual offense report on the 9500 block of Rancho Hills Drive at 1am.
• A vehicle was stolen on the 4300 block of Monterey Road.
• A vehicle collision resulting in injury occurred on the 8100 block of Murray Avenue...
Local Scene: ‘Curvas Audaces’ at Gallery 1202; Rotary grants open
Gallery 1202 presents two-artist exhibit
Gallery 1202 presents “Curvas Audaces: Explorations of Strength,” featuring the works of sculptor Elisa Ortega Montilla and painter Sandra De la Torre.
An opening reception will take place on Oct. 8 at 6pm at the gallery, 7363 Monterey St. in Gilroy....
PHOTO: Gilroy dental practice marks 10 years
Jernell Escobar, DDS and her team marked the 10th anniversary of the Gilroy-based dental practice on March 10 with a ribbon cutting by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce. Escobar’s practice, located at 7880 Wren Ave. D-142, offers pediatric, general and cosmetic dentistry. In addition...
Mop-up continues on Crews Fire
The Crews Fire, which has burned 5,513 acres in the week since it ignited, is 97 percent contained, CalFire announced July 13.
The fire began July 5 in the area of Crews Road and Sunlit Oaks Court north of Gilroy. The cause is under investigation.
CalFire expects...
Vegetation fire burns near Redwood Retreat Road
UPDATE 5PM:
Cal Fire personnel on scene downgraded the size of the fire to two acres, and were canceling incoming engines as crews had surrounded 75% of the acreage with retardant.
Mop-up is underway, according to Cal Fire radio dispatch.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
Cal Fire is reporting a vegetation...