Dion Bracco, citing health reasons, withdraws from mayoral race
Dion Bracco withdrew from the Gilroy mayoral race June 19, citing health reasons related to a recent surgery.
In a statement, Bracco said it would be “unfair to the voters and residents of Gilroy” to go forward with the race during these “extremely challenging economic...
Gilroy firefighters battle three fires in 24 hours
The Gilroy Fire Department responded to three fires within a span of a day from Feb. 18-19, two of which are being investigated as suspicious.
A fire tore through a bathroom at Christmas Hill Park, as well as an industrial building on the 5900 block...
Local Scene: Seats open on city boards, blood drive on Nov. 24
Seats open on city boards
The City of Gilroy has various seats available for boards, committees and commissions.
The following seats are available:
• Arts and Culture Commission: Four seats
• Historic Heritage Committee: Two seats
• Library Commission: One seat
• Parks and Recreation Commission: Two seats
• Personnel Commission:...
Former sheriff’s captain convicted of bribery in gun permit scandal
A Superior Court jury on July 17 found former Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Capt. James Jensen guilty of felony bribery and conspiracy charges in connection with a gun permit bribery scandal.
The same jury acquitted co-defendant Harpaul Nahal, a Santa Clara attorney, of both charges...
Gilroy boys water polo exemplifies the value of team work in winning BVAL Santa Teresa Division championship
Doug Pickford has had some talented teams in his nine seasons as the Gilroy High boys water polo coach, but he said this year’s squad was his best in terms of playing as a unit.
That made Pickford’s experience this season all the more enjoyable....
Local Scene: Conversation and Coffee; South Valley Symphony concert
City officials to discuss getting involved in government
The public is invited to join Mayor Marie Blankley, Communication and Engagement Manager Rachelle Bedell and City Administrator Jimmy Forbis for Conversation and Coffee on Saturday, March 5 at 9:30am in the Council Chambers at 7351 Rosanna...
Memorial to mark one year since festival shooting
The 2020 Gilroy Garlic Festival was supposed to be an opportunity for the community to reflect on the tragic end of the 2019 festival, while being reminded of the light-hearted fun of the event’s four-decade history.
But the Covid-19 public health emergency forced festival organizers...
Gilroy Library expanding access with in-person browsing
Nothing can compare to browsing in a quiet space, surrounded by thousands of books, magazines, newspapers and other material in shelves that stand nearly twice as tall as the average person.
For the past year, Gilroy residents, looking to check out a good read for...
Gilroy Ostrich Farm, local businesses get into the Halloween spirit
If the socially distant trick-or-treat bags that are popping up in stores are any indication, Halloween is going to be different this year.
While the ongoing health emergency has hindered many of the traditional activities, families who want to celebrate the spooky season in 2020...
Commencement 2021: Graduating twins reminisce on the ‘good old days’
Brett Archer, a superfan of the former NBC sitcom “The Office,” is drawn to a quote from the series finale.
"I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you actually left them,” Andy Bernard, a character played...





















