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February 28, 2026

Christopher High School senior prepares to march in London New Year’s Day Parade

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Tyler Arakaki still can’t quite believe he got chosen to march in the London New Year’s Day Parade. But, when the Christopher High School senior and his mother Roberta fly into the historic capital of England this week, it’ll become a reality, even if it...

Eagle Ridge residents frustrated over state of golf course as bunker project gets underway

The Eagle Ridge Golf Club has been a staple of Gilroy for two decades, winding through an upscale community of more than 900 homes and attracting golfers from throughout the state looking for a challenging course. But many longtime residents of the community, some of...

Gov. Newsom lays out plan to loosen stay-at-home order

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday said he will revisit the statewide stay-at-home order in two weeks if the curve of COVID-19 cases in California is not only “flattening” but “declining.” That does not mean the order will be completely lifted, Newsom said, but certain aspects...

School begins in Gilroy on Aug. 12

With the first day of school only a day away, Gilroy Unified School District officials worked throughout Aug. 11 to finalize class rosters and schedules under the new distance learning format. Many parents reached out to the school district through social media and other means,...

Garlic titan Don Christopher dies

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Editor's note: This article was updated and expanded on Dec. 14. Don Christopher, who grew a handful of garlic fields into an internationally recognized brand and whose philanthropic work helped youth reach their educational goals, died surrounded by his family on Dec. 12. He was...

Local Scene: Gilroy’s water rates increase; Assistance League opens grant applications

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Water, wastewater rate increases take effect The City of Gilroy’s water and wastewater fee increases went into effect on Jan. 1. On Oct. 16, the Gilroy City Council agreed to raise water rates by 6% every year through 2028, beginning on Jan. 1. Wastewater rates will...

Carlos Pineda honored by Leadership Gilroy

Leadership Gilroy presented the L.I.F.T. Award to Chef Carlos Pineda. Pineda was presented with the award on Sept. 30 during Leadership Gilroy’s virtual fundraiser on Sept. 30. The organization’s Board of Directors nominated Leadership Gilroy alumni who continue to go above and beyond in the community...

PHOTOS: Getting to know the GPD

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Hundreds gathered Aug. 3 to chat with officers, pose for photos with the Mounted Unit and grab a cool treat during the Ice Cream With a Cop event hosted by the Gilroy Police Department. The two-hour event next to the police department on Hanna...

Death reported in Pacheco Pass collision

A Palo Alto man died in a traffic accident on Highway 152 in unincorporated Santa Clara County Wednesday morning, according to authorities.

Woman killed in Gilroy in 1993 identified as Oregon mother

After nearly 30 years, detectives from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office have identified a woman whose body was left on the side of a road in unincorporated Gilroy, according to authorities. Oregon resident Patricia “Patsy” Skiple, who was about age 45 at the time...

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