Dead animals spark Gilroy neighbors’ concerns
A growing number of dead and mutilated animals reportedly found within a few blocks in central Gilroy over the past year have residents fearing there may be a serial abuser in the neighborhood.
Gilroy Police say that of the few incidents that have been reported...
State data reveals rise in hate crimes in 2020
2020 wasn't just about one deadly virus for some. Across California, Asian Americans and other minority groups also faced an epidemic of hate, as revealed by the state's Department of Justice in a specialized report Wednesday.
Attorney General Rob Bonta presented a report on anti-Asian...
Christopher, Gilroy field hockey teams advance in CCS playoffs
The Christopher and Gilroy field hockey teams both advanced out of the second round of the Central Coast Section playoffs with dominant victories on Wednesday.
The Cougars (15-1-2) rolled to a 5-0 win over Homestead and advanced to a quarterfinal matchup against a St. Ignatius...
DeRose doubles down with second tasting room
DeRose Vineyards is a name well-known to wine lovers for its rustic cellar of a tasting room in the wilds of Hollister, on Cienega Road, smack in the middle of old California. Much of the Hollister hills still look much like they must have...
South County political veterans crowd 2022 supervisor race
The election for Santa Clara County District 1 Supervisor is well over a year away, but the field of candidates is already packed with veteran local politicians.
Morgan Hill Mayor Rich Constantine, former San Jose City Councilmember Johnny Khamis, County Board of Education Trustee Claudia...
Local Scene: Book sale benefits Gilroy Library
Book sale benefits the library
The Friends of Gilroy Library will hold its monthly book sale from 10am-1pm Dec. 14 at the Gilroy Library, 350 West Sixth Street. Books will be available for $5 per bag for Friends of Gilroy Library members, and $8 per...
DUI checkpoint in Gilroy Dec. 14
The Gilroy Police Department’s Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint Dec. 14 at an undisclosed location within the city limits.
“The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol...
Outdoor dining can resume in Santa Clara County
Citing decreasing Covid-19-related hospitalizations, California lifted the stay-at-home order statewide Jan. 25, allowing outdoor dining and other activities to resume in Santa Clara County.
Santa Clara County has returned to the Purple Tier of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, which is based on...
Gilroy councilmember says she will not resign
Gilroy City Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz said she will not resign from her position following a testy Oct. 3 meeting where a majority of the council requested she relinquish her seat if a recall effort against her qualifies for the ballot.
Of the 23 people who...
Editorial: The cost of ending SNAP—and the hunger it will bringÂ
In the coming days, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces elimination for the month of November, or it may be partially funded—moves that threaten to deepen food insecurity for millions of Americans, including many right here in Gilroy.
SNAP, formerly known as food...























