Election 2020: Panetta takes big lead for Congress seat
Incumbent Rep. Jimmy Panetta took a sizable lead against his two opponents for California’s 20th District seat in the House of Representatives.
As of 9:07am March 4, Panetta, a Democrat, received 65 percent of the vote in early unofficial results. Republican Jeff Gorman was second...
Teen injured in drive-by shooting
Gilroy Police are investigating an Oct. 8 drive-by shooting in which a 16-year-old boy was injured, according to authorities.
Local Scene: Academic honors
Gilroyan earns bachelor’s degree
Kaylyn Scourbys, of Gilroy, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn.
Fundraising concert is Sept. 14 at Gavilan Theater
Gilroy Foundation presents its annual fundraiser, “Illuminate the Night” Candlelight Concert, at Gavilan College Theater Sept. 14.
The...
Religion: Love is a verb
Knowing that this article will be published around Valentine’s Day made me reflect on my past experiences on this holiday. Throughout much of my dating and married life, I have celebrated it by getting a gift and taking my significant other to a dinner...
Gilroy High softball team wins fourth CCS title in program history
For the fourth time in program history, the Gilroy High softball team has won a Central Coast Section championship. The No. 8 seed Mustangs made it happen after a 8-5 win over Woodside on Thursday in the Division III title game.
“I can’t be more...
South County Annex opens
The Santa Clara County Office of Education celebrated the opening of the South County Annex in Gilroy on Oct. 22, described as a hub for health services, early learning services, migrant education, and alternative educational opportunities for students and families across the county.
The center,...
Biden sworn in as 46th U.S President
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, taking office at a moment of profound health, economic and political crises with a promise to seek unity after a tumultuous four years that tore at the fabric of American society.
Sean Anthony’s Refinishing owner retires after more than four decades
Sean Anthony Geiger, drill in hand, climbed up a ladder to take down a sign that had been fastened to a Church Street building for 35 years.
However, Geiger struggled to remove the screws in the weathered sign with the drill, as they had become...
Collective Past, longstanding downtown store, permanently closes
For nearly 23 years, collectors have flocked to Collective Past in downtown Gilroy to browse its numerous shelves of rare vintage items.
But the store, owned by Linda Graham, has become a casualty of the Covid-19 outbreak and the ensuing business shutdowns.
The 7495 Monterey St....
Police blotter, Aug. 9-15, 2021: Rash of thefts
Aug. 9
• A sexual offense involving a child was reported on the 6100 block of Monterey Street at 3am.
• A vehicle was stolen on the 6900 block of Church Street and 9100 block of Church Street.
• Grand theft was reported on the 8500 block...























