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Gilroy High’s two distance aces—seniors Nicholas Guzman and Karina Rodriguez—have achieved their dreams of signing to run at the four-year level.  Stalwarts for the Mustangs’ cross country and track and field teams since their freshmen year, Guzman and Rodriguez were overcome with emotion as they...

Glad we voted correctly As a former member of the Gilroy City Council and a columnist for the Dispatch on local issues for many years, city council elections hold great interest for me. Particularly important is a vote for mayor, as that person is the...

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said that $60,000 will be awarded to community organizations and groups to aid local disadvantaged youth of color. The grant money will be used to invest in the education and future of children in Santa Clara County, according...

Dave Dumont has been attached to the piano since he was 8. The Illinois native graduated from the Boston Conservatory of Music in 1976, with a major in music education and piano. He has had gigs around the country, including backing musicians at the old...

The Leadership Gilroy Class of 2018 is re-introducing a taste of the original Gilroy Bonanza Days to the community with a parade on Saturday, Sept. 29, starting at noon. Festivities will follow the parade at Miller Park from 2 until 6pm. Multiple...

Gilroy enjoyed its best girls soccer season in 11 years, winning its league and reaching the Central Coast Section playoffs. The 13-3-4 campaign was highlighted by a superb 7-0-3 record for first place in the Blossom Valley Athletic League, Santa Teresa - East Division.  In...

A number of bills have been introduced by the California legislature over the past few years intended to spur housing development and curb the rising numbers of homeless in the state. But many cities across the state argue that these bills threaten local control and...

The Gilroy Police Department got the OK from the city council on July 5 to enforce no-camping ordinances on public property, but it comes with a number of caveats that may render the decision moot. Those experiencing homelessness, however, say the limited shelter options in...

A walk down Monterey Street in Gilroy should be a stroll through the vibrant heart of a city, but instead of bustling store fronts, passersby are more likely to see boarded-up buildings. The empty commercial spaces in Gilroy’s core are often attributed to the city’s...

Dion Bracco of Gilroy-based Bracco’s Towing and Transport will be recognized during the California Tow Truck Association’s Industry Leaders and Awards Night on Sept. 17. The ceremony will take place during the American Towman ShowPlace in Las Vegas. Bracco and Steve Sgarlato of Campbell-based Dick’s Automotive...