Authorities ID man who died in Gilroy in 1983
County officials recently identified three men who were found dead in separate incidents in the 1980s, including one whose body was found on the railroad tracks in Gilroy.
According to the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office, Scotty Edward Echols was found on July 4,...
Local Scene: Holiday festivities downtown; Gilroy Lions benefit
The Holiday Parade festivities in Downtown Gilroy are scheduled on Dec. 3 from 3-7pm.
The event, organized by the Gilroy Downtown Business Association, will start with performances by local youth groups from 3-5pm.
The parade, which is expected to have a record number of entries, will...
More workplaces could reopen with new rules, says county
More businesses and workplaces could re-open in Santa Clara County as early as July 13, as long as new strict social distancing rules and other COVID-19 public health protocols are met, Santa Clara County officials announced today.
Suspect leads police on chase through Gilroy, Watsonville
A Watsonville man is in custody on a host of charges after he allegedly tried to outrun police in two counties on Nov. 4.
California Highway Patrol Officer Alyssa Gutierrez said CHP officers initially tried to pull Francisco De Los Santos, 31, of Watsonville over...
Dry year in California leads to meager water allocation
As California faces a likely fourth consecutive year of drought, state water managers Dec. 1 announced a meager 5 percent water allocation for 2023.
While allocations could change based on precipitation levels during the next few months, officials at the state Department of Water Resources...
Police blotter, Feb. 15-21, 2021: Fire at restaurant, stolen vehicles
Feb. 15
• Someone stole vehicles parked on the 6600 block of Thames Drive and 300 block of Walnut Lane.
• Vandalism was reported on the 9300 block of Monterey Road.
• A sexual assault was reported on the 6300 block of Monterey Street at 1pm.
• A...
Legislative Summit brings elected officials to Gilroy
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce hosted its 10th annual Legislative Summit on April 14 at Old City Hall Restaurant, an event that brings together elected officials who represent Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San Martin with community and business leaders.
With nearly 100 people in attendance,...
First Alarm to continue patrolling parks
The private security firm First Alarm & Security Inc. will continue to provide patrol services for parks in the City of Gilroy for at least the next three years.
Temporary Gilroy fire station gets new location
The Gilroy City Council on Monday approved another location for a temporary fire station on the west side of the city.
A modular fire station will now be constructed on the ranch side of Christmas Hill Park, with Fire Chief Jim Wyatt estimating it will...
Gilroy Foundation director announces retirement
Gilroy Foundation Executive Director Donna Pray recently announced her plans for retirement, effective April 28.
She has served in this position at Gilroy Foundation since 1995.
“Donna has been the face of Gilroy Foundation since 1995,” Board President Karen La Corte said. “Her leadership and dedication...