Man arrested, illegal fireworks seized
A Gilroy man was arrested in Watsonville for reportedly selling illegal fireworks as law enforcement agencies continue to ratchet up efforts to snare people involved in such unpermitted activities.
The Watsonville Police Department said officers discovered a variety of fireworks in a man’s car, which...
Editorial: Justice and unity will combat hate crimes
In recent years, hate crimes have risen to alarming levels across the globe, revealing a disturbing undercurrent of prejudice, division and intolerance that threatens the social fabric of our communities. These crimes, fueled by hatred and ignorance, are not just attacks on individuals or...
City seeks consultants for Amazon project
The City of Gilroy is seeking consultants to draft a report that explores the environmental effects of Amazon’s proposed data center in the city.
The city will accept bids until May 2 for Amazon Web Services’ proposed data center campus on Camino Arroyo, just south...
Local Scene: Gilroyans earn academic honors
Aradillas earns academic honors
California State University, Stanislaus, recognized Indra Aradillas, of Gilroy, for earning a spot on the fall semester dean’s list. Aradillas is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
The dean’s list honor is awarded to students who have...
Oakwood students are space bound
High school students at Morgan Hill’s Oakwood School are in the process of building a satellite that will be sent to outer space on a future NASA mission.
The satellite, known as NyanSat, is one of 10 small research satellites recently selected by the U.S....
PHOTOS: Walk for wine in downtown Gilroy
Connoisseurs of the grape descended onto downtown Gilroy May 20 for the Wine & Art Walk. Organized by the Gilroy Downtown Business Association, the event featured 25 wineries pouring at businesses throughout downtown. Monterey Street was closed between Fourth and Sixth streets and open...
County issues evacuation warnings near Uvas Reservoir and Pacheco Pass River Basin
Shortly after the County of Santa Clara announced a local emergency due to heavy wind and rain pounding the region, officials issued evacuation warnings Wednesday for those living near the Uvas Reservoir in Morgan Hill and the Pacheco Pass River Basin east of Gilroy.
Just...
St. Louise Regional Hospital’s ICU recognized
St. Louise Regional Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) received the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) on May 21.
The Beacon Award lauds hospital critical-care units that set standards for excellence in patient-care environments by collecting and using...
Despite graduating four starters, Christopher boys basketball develops and reloads for another potentially special season
The Christopher High boys basketball program seemingly is now at the point where even if it graduates four starters as it did off last year’s team, it has the coaching and the requisite talent to not have a dip the following season.
So it is...
Police blotter, Feb. 8-12, 2021
Feb. 8
• Vandalism was reported on the 7300 block of Hanna Street at 1am.
• Vehicles were reported stolen on the 7100 block of Church Street and the 400 block of Cohansey Avenue.
• Grand theft was reported on the 7800 block of Rosanna Street at...





















