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April 28, 2026

Within minutes: Crews Fire destroys home as blaze rips through 5,400 acres

Roberto Talamantes was hanging out Sunday afternoon inside his home on Crews Road when all of a sudden his sister came bursting in, yelling that there was a fire just down the way. The 17-year-old Gilroy resident ran across the street to go check on...

Applications for small business grants open

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Applications for the next and final round of funding for small business grants are now being accepted. The City of Gilroy, working with the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, has established a grant program to support small businesses struggling due to Covid-19. Businesses operating within the...

City declares water safe to drink

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Gilroy's drinking water supply is now safe for consumption again, according to the city's public works department. Public Works Director Daryl Jordan said June 17 the state's Division of Drinking Water has determined that previous restrictions may now be rescinded and claimed an “all clear”...

SJSU announces guaranteed admission for Gilroy high schoolers

San Jose State University this week announced a new dual enrollment and guaranteed admission program for high school students in the Gilroy Unified School District.  SJSU and GUSD officials unveiled the program Oct. 14 at a celebratory assembly at Christopher High School in Gilroy—an event...

Santa Clara County Farm Bureau to present awards at barbecue

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The Santa Clara County Farm Bureau has selected the recipients of two annual awards that will be presented at its Family BBQ on Sept. 17 from 12:30-4:30pm at Kirigin Cellars in Gilroy.   The 2023 George Chiala Farmer of the Year award will be presented to...

Gilroy kicks it with the ‘Quakes

About 150 Gilroy children attended a free soccer clinic at South Valley Middle School on Sept. 21 that was hosted by Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes and Catholic Charities.  The two organizations teamed up for the clinic—which was praised by City of Gilroy officials...

VTA eyes new bus line, layout at Gilroy Transit Center

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority plans to add a new commuter bus line to San Jose at the Gilroy Transit Center soon, and is looking to move the buses to the Monterey Street curb in order to add more parking inside the existing...

GECA honors grads with virtual ceremony

Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy became one of the first schools in Santa Clara County to honor the Class of 2020 with a virtual commencement.  The YouTube video was posted May 21 and it included all 69 graduating seniors, allowing students and families...

‘Dig-out’ work to begin on First Street

Caltrans plans to begin dig-out paving on Highway 152/First Street from Santa Teresa Boulevard to the Highway 101 on-ramps on May 27.  The work will take place Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm and is anticipated to last two weeks. Lane closures will be in...

PG&E: Beware of scammers

Northern California’s largest utility provider is warning customers about scammers who are trying to take advantage of residents during the coronavirus pandemic and statewide stay-at-home orders.

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