Grocery stores increase hygiene efforts
Santa Clara County’s ban on large gatherings, as well its order to close all “non-essential” businesses for at least three weeks, does not apply to grocery stores. However, those involved in the food industry, from growers to markets, have found it necessary to respond...
Gilroy field hockey ends season ranked No. 3 in CA
Graduations and two losses in their first three games clouded the early picture for Gilroy field hockey. But the team jelled and put together a strong regular season, led by captains Kamryn Krejdovsky, Annelise Lerma and Addison Tait, along with a deep roster from...
Sweeping federal drug bust includes arrests in Gilroy
A sweeping drug and weapons bust centered on the Sinaloa Cartel, and headed up by the FBI, resulted in the arrest of scores of suspects over the past year, including arrests in Gilroy.
At a press conference Feb. 11, the FBI was joined by Northern...
Community celebrates Gilroy High seniors
The night before graduation, Gilroy High School celebrated its seniors on June 3 with the Safe & Sober Grad Night, organized by parent volunteers with support of community donors.
The event was held in a drive-thru fashion through the school’s parking lots. Students began in...
Local electeds react to Capitol riots
Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, where Congress was meeting to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s win.
Local elected officials reacted on Twitter.
Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) said he is sheltering in place in the Capitol complex.
“My staff and I are safe...
Mia Katsuyoshi realizes dream, commits to play for Cal field hockey team
Mia Katsuyoshi remembers the car ride home as if it was yesterday. The Christopher High senior was with her parents and left Berkeley on the night of Oct. 22 after Cal field hockey coach Shellie Onstead offered Katsuyoshi a spot on next year’s team.
It’s...
Christopher boys soccer team looks to ascend like it never has before
If first-year Christopher High boys soccer coach Josue Salgado can guide the Cougars to a Central Coast Section championship within the next several years, he’ll be the prep version of Georgia football coach Kirby Smart: someone who has such tremendous pride in his alma...
South Valley Civic Theatre’s warehouse is the epicenter of busy upcoming season
When South Valley Civic Theatre’s “Beauty and the Beast” ended its run on July 16, it began a meticulous process that many theater-goers don’t see.
The sets, costumes and numerous props are loaded up into boxes and transported from the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse to...
Police blotter, Aug. 2-6, 2021: Assault, crashes around the city
Aug. 2
• A suspect was arrested for DUI on Forest and Lewis streets at midnight.
• An assault was reported on the 100 block of Lewis Street at 4am and 6900 block of Automall Parkway at noon.
• An assault was reported on the 300 block...
Weekend heat advisory issued in Santa Clara Valley
Temperatures in the Santa Clara Valley are expected to reach the high 90s and low 100s this weekend, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory warning.
The warning starts on Friday at noon and lasts until Sunday night.
The weather service said hottest...























