Local Scene: Gilroy Rodeo announces 2021 dates, scholarship contest open for nursing students
Gilroy Rodeo announces 2021 dates
The Gilroy Rodeo announced recently that its 2021 event will be held Aug. 13-15, after a year hiatus due to Covid-19.
More details are expected to be released soon, organizers said.
Flag Team practices will begin May 20. For information and to...
Animals return to Gilroy Ostrich Farm after Crews Fire evacuation
When the Crews Fire sparked near Gilroy and quickly spread east on July 5, the blaze appeared to be making its way toward the Gilroy Ostrich Farm, fueled by dry brush and tall grass.
Staff at the farm, located on Pacheco Pass Highway near the...
Gilroy Assistance League Announces 2024 grant recipients
The Gilroy Assistance League officially announced their 2024 grant recipients at a luncheon and presentation held April 11 at Eagle Ridge Golf Course.
This year, Gilroy Assistance League distributed a record $35,000 to 13 organizations that provide a range of services to those in need....
Local Scene: Gilroy Police to hold DUI checkpoint
Police holding DUI checkpoint on Sept. 22
The Gilroy Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence and driver’s license checkpoint on Sept. 22 from 7pm to 1am at an undisclosed location within the city.
The checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents...
Motorhome ignites at storage facility
No one was hurt Tuesday afternoon after a motorhome burst into flames at Leavesley Mini Storage at the corner of Leavesley Road and Forest Street.
The owner of the motorhome said a crew was working on the fuel pump of the 1980s-era vehicle when the...
Gilroy’s housing plan now heads to state
The Gilroy City Council agreed on Monday to send its eight-year housing plan to the state for its approval, but only after a few tweaks are made.
While the council was unanimous in its decision to send the 2023-31 Housing Element to the California Department...
Concerns raised over Gilroy’s proposed sleeping in public ban
The City of Gilroy is working on an ordinance that would ban people from sleeping in Uvas Creek and other public right-of-ways.
However, some say the plan would force the homeless into more populated areas, namely residential neighborhoods and downtown.
The Gilroy City Council got its...
Sharks, Gilroy agree on ice facility terms
After three years of discussions, the City of Gilroy took a major step forward June 20 in a process to construct a pair of ice rinks at the Gilroy Sports Park.
With a 6-0 vote, the city council approved a term sheet with Sharks Sports...
Police blotter, March 8-13, 2021: String of theft cases over the week
March 8
• Vandalism was reported on the 400 block of Automall Court.
• Police made a warrant arrest on Arbor Street and Mantelli Drive at 9am.
• Police responded to a report of trespassing on the 600 block of Birdsong Street at 10am.
• A sexual offense...
Tree faller returns home after month away
Gilroy native John Hagins is a self-described “adrenaline junkie” who risks his life by charging into a burning forest to save others.
Hagins, the owner of Skylake Tree Service, is a tree faller with Cal Fire, playing an important role that not only stops the...























