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April 14, 2026

New hospital system requires bigger subsidies

The new Santa Clara County Health System that began operation this month offers new stability for healthcare services, especially for thousands of Medicare, Medi-Cal, uninsured and South County residents—but it also has a price tag for all county taxpayers. The addition of O’Connor Hospital in...

Classes to begin later for high schoolers

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Many high school students in Gilroy will start classes slightly later beginning in the fall due to a new state law. Senate Bill 328, authored by Sen. Anthony Portantino, requires middle schools and high schools to begin no earlier than 8am and 8:30am, respectively. Signed...

Gilroy Police blotter, April 17-24, 2023

April 17 • Businesses were reportedly burglarized on the 7300 block of Monterey Street and 8600 block of San Ysidro Avenue. • A vehicle was reportedly burglarized on the first block of E. Luchessa Avenue. April 18 • A vehicle was reported stolen on the 600 block of...

Christopher High grads treated to garlic lunch

It’s been more than a year since all of the seniors of Christopher High School have been on campus at the same time. So when their graduation practice session concluded early on June 3, the 340 graduates didn’t want to leave, preferring to stay...

Suspect flees after stabbing man in Gilroy

Gilroy Police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a man on Eigleberry Street Monday morning. According to police, at about 10:30am, officers and medical personnel responded to the 7100 block of Eigleberry Street for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers found an...

Gutierrez leads Gavilan College race

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For the Trustee Area 3 seat on the Gavilan College Board of Trustees, school psychologist Gabriel Gutierrez held a more than 1,000-vote lead over education nonprofit executive Tara Bevington, according to the most recent results available. The seat represents western Gilroy and San Martin. Gutierrez was...

Local mother on a mission to prevent child drownings

After Morgan Hill resident Kristina Andrews lost her daughter, Kourtney, to a drowning accident about six years ago, the local mother knew she wanted to do something to help prevent other families from suffering similar tragedies.  The desire to make a difference continued to grow...

Live in Gilroy

Downtown Gilroy’s weekly concert series, known as Downtown Live, resumes this week with a July 4 holiday performance by California Standard.  With the stage centered at Monterey Road and Fifth Street, Downtown Live brings a block party vibe to downtown Gilroy. Streets are closed to...

Several hospital workers infected with Covid-19 as capacity is exceeded

Seven workers of St. Louise Regional Hospital’s emergency department recently tested positive for Covid-19 as the hospital and others throughout the county are operating beyond capacity. According to Santa Clara County Health System spokesperson Joy Alexiou, more than 80 individuals work in the South County...

Police blotter, March 1-7, 2021: Burglary, ‘malicious mischief’

March 1 • Police responded to a sexual offense report on the 9500 block of Rancho Hills Drive at 1am. • A vehicle was stolen on the 4300 block of Monterey Road. • A vehicle collision resulting in injury occurred on the 8100 block of Murray Avenue...

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