School closing imminent in 2020
As enrollment at Gilroy elementary schools continues on a downward trend—which directly affects the amount of state aid they receive—the closing of at least one school is becoming more likely, say school officials.
There are 54 empty classrooms in all at Gilroy Unified School District...
PHOTO: Prototype aircraft lands at San Martin museum
Wings of History Air Museum volunteer Connor Maclean stands next to a Kittyhawk Heaviside H2 electric-powered prototype aircraft that was recently donated to the San Martin museum. The single-seat aircraft, which takes off and lands vertically, was manufactured by the Palo Alto-based Kittyhawk Corporation...
COVID-19 pandemic: By the numbers
As of March 26:
Worldwide: 523,163 cases; 23,639 deaths; 122,059 recovered
U.S., 80,021 cases; 1,136 deaths; 619 recovered
California, 3,247 cases; 68 deaths
Santa Clara County, 459 cases; 17 deaths
New York, 37,769 cases; 385 deaths
As of March 25:
Worldwide, 438,749 cases, 19,675 deaths, 111,895 recovered
U.S., 55,243 cases, 802 deaths
California,...
Business Briefs: Wargin Wines moves to Gilroy, Tint World opens
After nine years, Wargin Wines will be moving its production and tasting room out of Watsonville and into Gilroy.
The winery, which was established in December 2012, was one of the first wineries to settle in the Pajaro Valley in recent years. Wargin kickstarted a...
Letter: Lack of interest is frustrating
As a downtown business owner, I would like to offer my perspective on how we have been treated by city management and the elected leadership of Gilroy.
The rollout of the downtown Gourmet Alley project was poorly done from early communication to laying out expectations....
Charlie Palmer sees potential in Morgan Hill’s food, wine scene
For many, the name Charlie Palmer is immediately associated with his eponymous steak houses—and his Michelin star gem Aureole—in Manhattan.
But, it’s also synonymous with Sonoma Wine Country and Dry Creek Kitchen, a pioneering restaurant that helped establish Healdsburg’s status as an international culinary destination.
His...
Guest View, Victor Gomez: Sue-happy California ranks third worst
By Victor Gomez
In my 17 years as a central coast franchise owner, I was always grateful for my community and the passion they had for supporting local family-owned businesses. Locally owned businesses, whether franchises or independent, are the backbone of our local and statewide...
Christopher girls basketball competing well in ultra-tough BVAL Mount Hamilton Division
As long as the Christopher High girls basketball team plays with grit, coach Heather Ridley will be satisfied.
The Cougars have displayed plenty of that this season, sporting a 12-4 overall record and 2-2 mark in the ultra-competitive Blossom Valley Athletic League Mount Hamilton Division....
Former GOP candidate for 30th Assembly District is charged with election fraud
Neil Kitchens, a Republican candidate who ran an unsuccessful campaign for the 30th District State Assembly seat in 2018, has been charged with five counts of election fraud.
Kitchens pleaded not guilty at an arraignment June 27 in Monterey County Superior Court, according to court...
PHOTO: Giving thanks to first responders
Representatives from St. Louise Regional Hospital visited the Gilroy Police Department on Oct. 27 for National First Responders Day. The visit was one of 15 stops to police, fire and EMS facilities in South County, where hospital staff distributed gift baskets as a gesture...






















