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April 17, 2026

Gilroy extends Hecker Pass proposal deadline

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The City of Gilroy extended the deadline for developers to submit their proposal for a recreational-based project along Hecker Pass Highway. The deadline, previously set for Jan. 19, is now Feb. 12. City Administrator Jimmy Forbis said officials adjusted the deadline because of the timing over...

Gilroy woman files complaint with federal commission over firing

A Gilroy woman has filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, saying she was wrongfully fired from her job by not reporting that her father-in-law died of Covid-19. Jazz Silva was hired as a mail carrier for the Gilroy Post Office in February....

Gilroy gearing up for its 150th

It’s going to be an historic year for the City of Gilroy. On March 12, the Garlic Capital will mark 150 years since its incorporation as a California city, and sesquicentennial celebration organizers are gearing up for a year’s worth of events and activities. Gilroy Planning...

Olam sells garlic facility

Olam International, one of Gilroy’s largest private employers, sold its onion and garlic processing facility on Pacheco Pass Highway at the end of December for $110.3 million. The Singapore-based agri-business giant announced the sale to Chicago-based investment management firm Mesirow Financial in a Nov. 26...

Bike to Wherever in May

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The Bay Area Bike To Wherever Days returns May 18-20, and Gilroy will host a variety of events to mark the movement. An “Energizer Station” will be set up at the entrance to Christmas Hill Park on Uvas Park Drive and Miller Avenue on May...

Local Democratic Party pulls support for Tovar

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The Santa Clara County Democratic Party pulled its endorsement of Gilroy City Councilmember Fred Tovar, saying his policy positions are in “direct conflict” with the party’s platform. On a unanimous vote Sept. 8, the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee approved a resolution rescinding the...

Christopher girls soccer team makes history, wins first-ever CCS title

In the last four years, the Christopher High girls soccer team has reached the Central Coast Section playoff quarterfinals, semifinals and two championship matches. Their quest for CCS glory previously ended in disappointment, but not this season. On Friday, the top-seed Cougars ran away...

VTA hosts meetings on interchange project

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has scheduled a series of public meetings on the Highway 101 and State Route 25 interchange project. The purpose of the meetings is to provide commuters with more information about the changes coming to the busy intersection.  The next...

Fire destroys farm buildings

A vegetation fire in southeast San Martin spread to engulf a number of farm buildings the afternoon of July 15.

Newsom proposes budget with Medi-Cal expansion

Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed 2022-2023 state budget Monday, including a proposal to extend health care coverage to every low-income resident in the state. The proposal would expand access to Medi-Cal, the state's version of Medicaid, to all residents who meet the program's income...

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