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One of the all-time great stalwarts in Gilroy High boys basketball team history is set to play the final game of his prep career next week. Point guard Drew Gumin, a four-year varsity standout, put himself in elite company among Gilroy High standouts by...

Today we’re going to talk about money, money, money—or more precisely, government stimulus payments. Several rounds of federal and state payments directed at individuals in 2020 and 2021 were intended to help people cope with the pandemic’s shock to the economy. Each of them has different...

Your article about Gary Young’s death from Covid really touched me (South Valley, June 12, 2020). Gary was always a bright presence at Orchard Supply, then at Lowe’s. I couldn’t pass him without some mutual recognition; a simple hello or a brief conversation. At one...

A $30 million incentive project is underway to help businesses, nonprofits, public agencies and tribes fund the installation of electric vehicle chargers in disadvantaged and low-income communities across the state.  Santa Clara is on the list of 30 counties where such parties are eligible for...

Event provides resources on fentanyl, other opioids The Santa Clara County Opioid Overdose Prevention Project will be hosting an event in recognition of International Opioid Awareness Day on Aug. 20 from 11am to 2pm at the Gilroy City Plaza, 7351 Rosanna St. Mayor Marie Blankley will...

Students and staff at Gilroy and Christopher high schools got into the spirit with a series of activities for Homecoming Week on Oct. 10-14. The festivities featured parades through Gilroy on Oct. 13, and culminated in the teams’ football games. Gilroy edged Independence 14-8...

The Gilroy Center for the Arts has opened its doors for veterans, providing them with a contemplative space to display their artwork and mementos from their time in the service. The annual Veterans Exhibit opened Nov. 1 and runs through Nov. 30 at the downtown...

City to hold meeting on utility rate increases The City of Gilroy is in the process of adjusting its water and sewer utility rates for residential and non-residential customers. These rate revenues allow the city to invest in utilities infrastructure, keep pace with rising operational and...

Under law enforcement escort authorities will be providing access, during an approximately 6-hour window today, to vendor and volunteer vehicles that were left in two parking lots at Christmas Hill Park / Gilroy Garlic Festival.

When I think about Anderson Dam, I think about what it means for the people of Santa Clara County. It is not just a structure holding water, it is a lifeline for our families, businesses, farms and our future. That’s why the seismic retrofit...