Man arrested on suspicion of starting dumpster fire
Gilroy Police arrested a man Jan. 31 on suspicion of setting a dumpster on fire on First Street a week prior.
According to police, a fire was reported in a dumpster during the early morning hours of Jan. 25 on the 400 block of First...
South Valley Civic Theatre’s ‘Matilda’ brings childhood joys, struggles to the stage
Generations of families have grown up with the wacky and whimsical works of Roald Dahl, engrossed in the tales of impossibly large peaches, Wonka Bars and friendly giants.
South Valley Civic Theatre is drawing from the mind of the literary icon, bringing a young genius...
Five new principals join Gilroy for 2019-20 year
A quintet of new administrators will welcome students and families at their respective schools at the onset of the 2019-20 school year in Gilroy Unified School District, filling all leadership vacancies.
District staff announced the new hires at the May 9 school board meeting.
“I am...
New murals celebrated in downtown Gilroy alley
Two massive murals were unveiled Aug. 18 on Railroad Alley, part of an effort to revitalize downtown with vibrant colors in a highly visible corridor for train passengers.
The works, located on the alleyway between Martin and Lewis streets, were painted on the rear of...
Local Scene: Chamber to celebrate Spice of Life awardees March 15
MLK Art Camp is Jan. 20
6th Street Studios in downtown Gilroy will host Martin Luther King Jr Art Camp starting at 9am Jan. 20. The fun-filled camp is perfect for creative kids, offering full and half-day sessions. Campers will delve into exciting art projects,...
‘Surging’ virus cases concern Santa Clara County health officials
A sharp uptick in Covid-19 cases over the past week, coupled with the rise of hospitalizations and the upcoming holiday season, have health officials concerned that the county could be headed backward in its fight against the virus.
At a press conference on Nov. 9,...
Local Scene: Free meals for children; Arts Roundtable meets
Free meals available for children at libraries
Free lunches are now available to children ages 0-18 and their caregivers at the Morgan Hill and Gilroy libraries.
These meals must be eaten at the library, as the grab-and-go service is no longer being offered due to federal...
Nominations open for June primary election
If you have ever considered running for local office in Santa Clara County, now is your chance.
Monday kicked off the nomination period for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Primary Election. The nomination period ends on Friday, March 9, but can be extended to Wednesday,...
Governor announces statewide ‘shelter-in-place’
By Grace Hase
The rest of California will join the Bay Area by sheltering in place to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Gov. Gavin Newsom broke news of the order Thursday evening, telling reporters that it goes into effect at midnight with no...
The Wolf Watch: Are goalies more important than skaters?
The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn recently looked at Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year) candidates. He first noted strong seasons for San Jose forward Macklin Celebrini and Montreal defenseman Lane Hutson.
The Calgary Flames’ Dustin Wolf, who was born in Gilroy and spent his childhood in...