Police: Children OK after being hit by vehicle
Two children hit by a vehicle as they were walking to school March 23 suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
According to Gilroy Police, the children were struck while crossing the intersection of Chestnut and Old Gilroy streets on their way to Eliot Elementary School at...
Gilroy Police blotter: Feb. 16-19
Feb. 16
A stolen vehicle was recovered on the 87000 block of Murray Avenue, about 6:47pm Feb. 16.
A suspicious vehicle was reported on the 300 block of Tomkins Court, about 9:56am Feb. 16. The vehicle was gone when police arrived.
Someone reported fraudulent activity at 5:32pm...
Arenas wins Supervisor District 1 going away
In Santa Clara County Supervisor District 1, San Jose Councilmember Sylvia Arenas led on Election Day, and never looked back.
On the eighth day of ballot counting, Arenas cemented her victory, roaring to a more than 9,000-vote lead over former council member Johnny Khamis, with...
Public comment begins on bullet train route
Residents, homeowners, public officials and business owners can begin submitting comments on the draft environmental study for the High Speed Rail section that is slated to pass through the South Valley.
Cougars football rebuilds, reaches playoffs for fifth straight season
Christopher High football had one of the more thrilling seasons ever, with a ton of ups and downs. The Cougars finished 5-6 overall, tied for third place in the Blossom Valley Athletic League, Mt. Hamilton Division, and advanced to the playoffs for the fifth...
Sig Sanchez, former Mayor of Gilroy, dies Jan. 30
Sig Sanchez—former mayor of Gilroy and loyal advocate for South County throughout his 55-year public service career—died peacefully Jan. 30, according to family members.
Artists develop unique ways to showcase work during pandemic
With Covid-19 changing how everything is done, everyone has to find ways to “get creative” in order to do activities that were once taken for granted.
That might include ordering dinner from a local restaurant and picking it up outside its doors. For office employees,...
Heart of Gilroy celebration set to turn downtown into living canvas
On April 18, downtown Gilroy will transform into a walkable arts district as the streets come to life with live performances, interactive installations, film screenings and culinary experiences. The Heart of Gilroy Wine & Art Stroll celebration will take place 1-5pm, offering an immersive...
Gavilan celebrates largest graduating class in college’s history
Gavilan College honored its largest graduating class in school history May 24, awarding 1,779 associate degrees and certificates during a ceremony at the college’s Gilroy campus. It was Gavilan’s 105th commencement ceremony.
“Class of 2025, congratulations. You are a part of history,” Gavilan College Superintendent...
Trash Talk men share stories of service
It’s another Thursday morning, which means another meeting of the minds as the Trash Talk group takes to the street, lawn chairs in hand.
Since early in the pandemic these gentlemen found a way to stay connected, gathering on Thursday mornings in their Gilroy neighborhood—trash...























