Protesters condemn ICE, block freeway in Morgan Hill
Protesters against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office briefly clogged the U.S. 101 freeway Saturday night, but the demonstration otherwise remained peaceful as it traversed Morgan Hill.
The protest started Aug. 8 at the ICE Enforcement and Removal sub-office on Vineyard Court. Representatives of...
Sports Roundup: Gilroy football breaks losing streak with dominant 34-0 victory
Christopher HS Football (5-1 overall, 2-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division)Recent results: Won 45-28 at Branham; Won 31-14 at Santa Teresa
Upcoming games: 7:15pm Oct. 10 vs. Lincoln
NOTES: The Cougars won their second straight road game against a league contender, following up their win over Branham...
Christopher multi-sport star Caitlynn Holt signs with Nevada
It was quite a senior year for Christopher’s Caitlynn Holt. In the fall of 2023, she scored 27 goals to help lead the Cougars field hockey team to a 17-2-2 mark, a league title and the playoffs. In the spring of 2024, she closed...
Our 2021 Holiday Poem
'Twas the night before Christmas in Olde Gilroy
Santa pulled his mask tight and loaded another toy.
Even the reindeer had gotten booster shots,
Ignoring the theories of anti-science crackpots.
The VTA had added a bus from San Jose,
Santa nonetheless opted for his electric sleigh,
Pre-pandemic style traffic jams...
Fatal hit and run June 4 in San Martin
Police are looking for a motorist who struck and killed a pedestrian in a hit and run collision in San Martin Tuesday night.
Local Scene: Day of the Child at Gilroy Library
Celebrate Day of the Child at the library
Celebrate El día de los niños April 20 with a full day of activities at the Gilroy Library. El día de los niños, or Children’s Day, is an annual celebration that recognizes the importance of children, families...
Mount Madonna School hosts regional Model United Nations for youth
Middle and high school students from six schools in four counties joined their peers at Mount Madonna School (MMS) for its inaugural regional Model United Nations (Model UN or MUN) conference on Feb. 11.
The theme of the conference, “Climate Justice for All: Addressing Inequality,”...
Air quality rated ‘unhealthy’ for high-risk groups
Authorities continue to warn of harmful and deteriorating air quality as smoke drifts into the South Valley region from numerous wildfires burning in the Bay Area, Salinas Valley and beyond.
San Jose man dies in collision with alleged drunk driver
A San Jose man was pronounced dead at the scene of a Jan. 2 traffic accident on Highway 25 near Bolsa Road, according to authorities. A Hollister man who was driving another vehicle involved in the accident was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Local Scene: Arts fundraiser; Arbor Day tree planting
Arts fundraiser set during holiday event
6th Street Studios and Art Center and eRock School have joined together to host an International Holiday Fete to fundraise for the education program and ceramics studio at 6th Street Studios in downtown Gilroy.
The event takes place Dec. 2...





















