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March 1, 2026

Millions in federal funds for EV charging network may relieve ‘range anxiety’

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It doesn’t require a keen eye to notice the hundreds of ChargePoint, Electrify America and Tesla Supercharger electric vehicle charging ports (typically) glowing along major intersections in Santa Clara County. Gilroy was one of the early adopters of Tesla’s Superchargers, as the Gilroy Premium Outlets...

Artwork at Gilroy Center for the Arts depicts healing, reentry

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When Mark Ashford was nearing the end of his prison sentence about three years ago, he said he went “full force” into turning his life around. The Gilroy resident, who spent 25 years in and out of the prison system after getting involved in the...

Gilroy Garlic Festival returns with drive-thru event

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Last year was tough for Gilroy Garlic Festival President Tom Cline after the board and festival association decided that the annual festivities had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “All I could come up with was a yard sale sign, ‘We miss you...

Christopher girls soccer team reaches third CCS title game in four years

For the third time in four years, the Christopher High girls soccer team has advanced to a Central Coast Section playoff championship match.  The Cougars made it happen after a riveting 2-1 overtime win over Menlo School in a Division II semifinal Wednesday. The No....

Gilroy Police search for suspected arsonists

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UPDATE: Gilroy man arrested for arson, robbery ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Gilroy Police are looking for two suspects who may have set a series of fires throughout the city over the past week. The fires have occurred in various locations across the city, resulting in property damage, including on...

Local officials talk drought, other issues

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Elected officials convened in Gilroy April 22 to give an update on legislative actions that have affected South County over the past year. But one topic was a recurring theme throughout the morning: the statewide drought and the need to conserve water. The Gilroy Chamber of...

Letters: More election commentary

A crucial decision This election, Gilroyans can vote for a strong incumbent, Mayor Marie Blankley, or a candidate with absolutely no experience in city government. In my opinion, that would be reckless and very risky. I believe this city deserves Marie as mayor for another...

Injury on the gridiron can’t derail Kingsley Okoronkwo’s quest for CCS jumps titles

Despite suffering a torn meniscus last October during football season, Kingsley Okoronkwo is having his best track and field season yet.  That’s saying a lot considering the Christopher High senior was one of the top triple jumpers in the Central Coast Section last year. Okoronkwo...

City mulling dealership incentives

City officials are working on a plan they hope will give Gilroy a competitive edge in attracting new auto dealerships. The Gilroy City Council on Jan. 25 directed staff to develop details of an incentive program that would be considered at a future meeting. Councilmembers...

Mediation fails in Harrell lawsuit

An effort earlier this month to mediate the lawsuit filed by a former public safety dispatcher against the City of Gilroy failed in federal court.

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