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For the second time this year, state officials told Gilroy that its long-term housing plan still needs work before it can be considered valid. In a July 6 letter to city officials, Paul McDougall, senior program manager for the California Department of Housing and Community...

Christopher HS Football (2-1 overall) Recent results: Lost 35-31 vs. Carmel, won 35-7 vs. Piedmont Hills, won 31-21 at Palo Alto Upcoming games: 7:15pm Sept. 19 at Gilroy NOTES: CHS senior quarterback Jaxen Robinson has completed 55-of-85 passes for 714 yards and six touchdowns. Evan Vernon has 18...

Garlic City Car Show returns June 17 The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce will present the 23rd Annual Garlic City Car Show on June 17 in downtown Gilroy.   The car show, set for 10am to 4pm, typically attracts thousands of spectators to view hundreds of custom and...

One person died and another suffered major injuries in a crash on Highway 101 in San Martin in Santa Clara County on Thursday morning, a California Highway Patrol spokesperson said. The crash was reported shortly before noon April 6 on southbound Highway 101 south of...

Among Gavilan College’s graduating Class of 2024 are Gilroy twins Brett (left) and Scott Archer. The twin brothers graduated from Gavilan at the college’s commencement ceremonies on May 24.  Brett graduated with a degree in Business Information Systems and Communication Studies. Scott graduated with a...

Despite her swimming accomplishments, Gilroy High junior Zoey Zeller loves being just one of the girls. After the scheduling didn’t work out for her to compete for the Mustangs in 2021, Zeller is back this season and thoroughly enjoying the experience. “It’s been really great...

UPDATE: Teachers respond: Teacher salary data needs clarification Dozens of teachers within the Gilroy Unified School District have shown up en masse to recent Board of Education meetings, demanding district officials give teachers a raise while also improving students’ experiences. The Gilroy Teachers Association and district...

My great-grandfather was a bishop in a small Christian denomination who got his start preaching on street corners. Crowds gathered to hear his message of God’s love. Eventually he founded a church in Dayton, Ohio’s poorest district, leading standing-room-only services. I admire my great-grandfather,...

Authorities charged members of a San Jose family with running a satellite of brothels—including locations in South Santa Clara County—that were trafficking dozens of women and bringing in about $1 million a year. Multiple co-defendants face felonies related to their operation of a network of...