Shoppers, businesses gear up for holidays in Gilroy
From the downtown core to the Premium Outlets to Gilroy Crossing on the southeast side of town, businesses and shoppers all over Gilroy are preparing to begin the busy winter holiday shopping season after recovering from their Thanksgiving feast.
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce and...
Gilroy people, businesses honored at Spice of Life ceremony
Editor’s note: Biographical information provided by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce.
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce celebrated the honorees of its annual Spice of Life Awards on Aug. 26 at Fortino Winery.
The dinner event included live music by The Soft Lights, wine by Fortino Winery...
Amazon confirms Hollister facility
Amazon will be the tenant of a delivery center under construction at the corner of San Felipe and Flynn roads in Hollister, a company spokesperson confirmed with this publication.
Grading work recently got underway on the 25.5-acre property after the Hollister Planning Commission on Jan....
County attempts to eradicate ‘aggressive’ mosquito species
Authorities in Santa Clara County are trying to eradicate an “aggressive” species of mosquito before it can become established, a spokesperson for the county said April 11.
A half-dozen non-native Aedes aegytpi mosquitoes have been detected in East San Jose, according to the county. The...
Fire destroys farm buildings
A vegetation fire in southeast San Martin spread to engulf a number of farm buildings the afternoon of July 15.
Sharks, Gilroy agree on ice facility terms
After three years of discussions, the City of Gilroy took a major step forward June 20 in a process to construct a pair of ice rinks at the Gilroy Sports Park.
With a 6-0 vote, the city council approved a term sheet with Sharks Sports...
‘Surplus’ designation sets stage for future Gilroy Gardens development
The Gilroy City Council agreed to declare the property Gilroy Gardens sits on as surplus on Feb. 27, a state-required action that will later allow the city to move forward with its plans to transform the area with new recreational attractions.
In recent years, city...
Apply for grants from Gilroy Assistance League
Gilroy Assistance League has announced the opening of its 2026 Grants Program, with applications available beginning Jan. 5.
The annual Grants Program supports local youth-focused organizations and programs that provide meaningful services to children and teens throughout the Gilroy, San Martin and Morgan Hill communities, says...
Memorial Day parade honoring veterans moves to Veterans Day
Due to uncertainties coming out of the pandemic, the annual Veterans Parade on Memorial Day will instead march through downtown Gilroy on Veterans Day in November.
But the Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at St. Mary’s Cemetery will still take place, organizers said.
“We know the Memorial...
Meet your next pet at adoption playroom
A local nonprofit animal rescue recently established a pop-up playroom at a Morgan Hill shopping center where prospective kitten adopters can meet their potential new pets in a setting that is fun and comfortable for both humans and felines.
The playroom, located next to Nob...




















