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When the Christopher High girls soccer team won the program’s first-ever Central Coast Section championship last year, it overwhelmed the field, outscoring three opponents by a combined margin of 15-0. The question was not if the Cougars were going to win, but by how much....

While December’s rain and snow show promise, water managers remember the same thing happened last year—epic early storms followed by the driest January through March in California’s recorded history.  After three dry years, all of us are hoping for some reprieve this winter. But the tough reality...

The City of Gilroy currently has openings on its various boards and commissions. Gilroy residents are encouraged to apply for the following seats: • Arts & Culture Commission — Two seats • Bicycle Pedestrian Commission — Three seats • Building Board of Appeals — Two seats • Historic Heritage...

The February murder of Santa Clara resident Bambi Larson by undocumented immigrant Carlos Eduardo Arevalo-Carranza, triggered a continuing debate within the county about local and state sanctuary city laws. At an April 26 legislative conference in Gilroy, County Supervisor Mike Wasserman told a crowd of...

In a concerted effort to capture equity among its two high school facilities as well as expand capacity for a growing population, Gilroy district officials have earmarked $14.5 million for a new two-story, 20-classroom mathematics building on its Gilroy High School campus. The new quad...

With seemingly constant rain storms pummeling the South Bay so far this winter, a federal drought monitoring program recently downgraded most of Santa Clara County from “Severe” to “Moderate” drought. But local water supply authorities warn that residents and property owners should continue to...

The amount of work the staff at St. Louise Regional Hospital puts in 24/7 is exhausting, to say the least, but those on the front lines know how critical their role is during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, the first responders, doctors, nurses, support staff and...

Nominations sought for Architectural Awards The Gilroy Historical Society is seeking nominations for its 2021 Architectural Awards. The awards honor those who have invested in the preservation and beautification of their home or building. The categories for nominations are: • Historic Design Award: For a new building in...

Voters in Gilroy will be asked in the Nov. 5 election to approve a quarter-cent local sales tax that would be dedicated strictly to increased police, fire protection and related public safety services.  At the June 17 meeting, the Gilroy City Council voted 6-1 to...

A pair of young wild barn owls were reunited with Mother Nature Sunday thanks to the efforts by the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center. Dozens of people took part in an upbeat send-off party at Little Uvas Vineyards in San Martin. The hour-long twilight gathering...