Walmart completes remodel
Walmart recently celebrated the grand reopening of its remodeled Gilroy Supercenter at 7150 Camino Arroyo, which includes the launch of the retailer’s Pickup Tower.
The improvements at the Gilroy Supercenter are part of Walmart’s plan to spend an estimated $145 million this year in California...
GECA graduates move forward
For many of the 72 Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy seniors who climbed the stage to receive their high school diplomas on May 26, they would repeat the same process at the same place the next day.
But this time, it would be...
Christopher High senior catalogues veterans buried at Gavilan Hills
Give Danielle Russell the name of any fallen Gilroy soldier, from the Civil War to present, and she can not only pinpoint the location of their grave at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, but she can also share their personal stories, many of which have...
Gilroy breaks heat records
Gilroy hit a scorching 115 degrees on Aug. 16 during a record-breaking weekend as a heat wave continues to bake the state.
The National Weather Service’s excessive heat warning continues through Wednesday night in the Santa Clara Valley and beyond, as triple-digit temperatures are expected...
Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival returns with focus on community, scholarships
The annual Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival is set to return May 24-25 at the Morgan Hill Downtown Amphitheater and surrounding area, bringing with it an enhanced focus on community involvement and educational scholarships while celebrating the region's fungal heritage.
The festival, which has been running...
Gilroy’s defense stands tall in win over Sobrato
Defense was the name of the game when the Gilroy and Sobrato football teams squared off on Sept. 17. Though the host Mustangs came away with a 27-14 win, the result was closer than the score indicated.
Gilroy’s defensive line was unstoppable, breaking through to...
Nomination period extended for mayor, city council seats
The nomination period to run for mayor and the city council has been extended to Aug. 12 since the incumbents did not file for reelection by Aug. 7, Gilroy City Clerk Shawna Freels reported.
In addition to the mayor’s seat, three city council seats are...
‘Little Mermaid’ debuts, continues run through Aug. 13
The massive boat that anchors the opening number in “The Little Mermaid” showcases a scale that audiences likely have never seen before in a South County production.
With an advanced projection and sound system complementing the large set pieces, elaborate costumes and cast of 70,...
Bomb threats at two Gilroy schools unfounded
Gilroy school officials grappled with threats at two high schools on Oct. 13, but both went unfounded.
At about 9:30am, Gilroy police school resource officers were informed of a possible bomb threat that had been circulated through electronic messaging at Gilroy High School. The threat...
Gilroy Unified moves forward with redistricting
The Gilroy Unified School District last week announced that electing board members in the November 2020 elections will be much different this year.
The Gilroy Unified Board of Trustees will be by trustee area instead of the current at-large citywide elections, which allows voters the...























